Shaftsbury Field Station/DUI crash/Town of Bennington

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B3005026                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: SGT Justin Walker

STATION: Shaftsbury Field Station         

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: 09/10/26 @ 2230 hours

STREET: US RT 7 & Kocher Drive intersection

TOWN: Bennington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER:     Cool, partly cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Gerson Montes

AGE: 25    

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Schenectady, NY

VEHICLE YEAR: 2003

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Camry

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy damage to passenger's side front engine compartment/quarter panel/wheel area.

INJURIES: minor

HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY) SVMC

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Austin Mattison

AGE: 24    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: 328D

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy damage to driver's side engine compartment/front quarter panel/wheel

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY) SVMC

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Corey Briggs

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: Moderate damage to push bumper and minor damage to front bumper

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:  On 09/10/26 at approximately 2230 hours Vermont State Police were dispatched to assist and investigate a motor vehicle crash involving a Bennington Police cruiser at the intersection of Kocher Drive and US RT 7.

Investigation at the scene determined Vehicle 1, a 2003 Toyota Camry, operated by Gerson Montes, was traveling west on Kocher Drive toward Northside Drive when it was struck by Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2, a 2018 BMX 328D, operated by Austin Mattison, was traveling south on US RT 7 at the time when it struck Vehicle 1.

The impact of Vehicle 2 into Vehicle 1 caused both vehicles to slide and collide with Vehicle 3, a 2022 Ford Explorer (Bennington PD cruiser), that was preparing to turn right onto US RT 7 from Northside Drive. The BPD cruiser was operated by Sgt Corey Briggs.

During investigation, Troopers began to suspect Montes was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Montes was later processed for Suspicion of Drug related DUI.

Montes, Mattison, and a passenger in Montes' vehicle, Mya Simpson, were transported for medical evaluation and suspected minor injuries. Sgt Briggs did not sustain any injuries.

Vehicles 1 and 2 were removed from the scene by All Service Citgo. Bennington Rural Fire Department responded and ensured scene safety. Bennington Rescue, Hoosick Rescue and Arlington Rescue all responded to the scene and assisted with medical transport and evaluations.

This crash is still under investigation.  

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint ______________ T23 VSA _______

LODGED -  N/A LOCATION: 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/14/26   0815 hours    

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Sergeant Justin Walker

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police 

Troop B - Shaftsbury

96 Airport Rd

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

St Albans Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005967

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/10/2026 @1900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: W Enosburg Rd, Enosburg

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Leduc                                               

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/10/26 at approximately 1915 hours Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to a residence on W Enosburg Road for a reported assault. Investigation revealed that Daniel Leduc had assaulted a household family member. Leduc was arrested and brought to the St Albans Barracks for processing, he was released with a citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 09/11/2026 at 1300 hours and released on Court Ordered Conditions of Release.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/11/26 @1300           

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4009426

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/10/2026 at 1809 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 5, Fairlee, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Steven Butler

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Topsham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Fairlee, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Butler was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing. Butler was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Derby Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005221

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 @ 2027 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Roland Ln, Barton, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR x3 and attempted unlawful trespass

 

ACCUSED: Timothy Souliere                                              

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a male attempting to gain access to a residence on Roland Lane in Barton. Troopers and the Orleans County Sheriff Department responded to the incident. The investigation revealed Timothy Souliere (63) of Barton, VT, had attempted to enter a residence while knowing he was not allowed on the property, along with multiple violations of his conditions of release. Souliere was placed under arrest and transported to the Derby barracks for processing. Souliere was held on $1,500 bail at Northern State Correctional Facility and was issued a citation to appear in court on 09/09/2026 @ 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    09/09/2026 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: Orleans County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NSCF

BAIL: $1500

MUG SHOT: NOT  AVAILABLE

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Berlin Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release x3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007441

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/05/2026 at approximately 1:56 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x3

 

ACCUSED: Sydney J. Walden                                  

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Detroit, Michigan

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/05/2026, at approximately 1:56 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report that 61-year-old Sydney Walden had violated his conditions of release. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded and determined that Walden had violated his conditions of release by contacting and harassing a domestic partner. Walden was issued a criminal citation for Violation of Conditions of Release x3 and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division, on 09/11/2026, at 12:30 PM to answer the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/11/2026 at 12:30 PM          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

*Please note: Court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Royalton Barracks / Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005114

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Geno

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/10/2026, 9:30 am

STREET: Interstate 91 south, mile marker 68.4  

TOWN: Hartford, VT

 

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

ACCUSED: Clifton Eaves

AGE: 79

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Houston, Texas

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 10^th at approximately 9:30am Troopers were monitoring traffic in a U-turn on Interstate 91 south in the Town of Hartford. A vehicle passed the Trooper, then turned around and drove the wrong way on the interstate to stop and speak to the trooper. The operator was identified as Clifton Eaves (79) and was taken into custody and transported to Hartford Police Department for processing. Eaves was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court to answer to the charges of Negligent Operation and Reckless Endangerment.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at 8:30 AM           

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

    

 

 

Trooper Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police 
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4009404
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 @ approximately 1740 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Northern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Nicole Rivet
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to the Northern Vermont Regional Hospital for a female refusing to leave the property after being served with a trespass notice. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with Nicole Rivet (34) of St. Johnsbury.

Rivet was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Criminal Court to answer for the charge of Unlawful Trespass and released.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/26 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

St. Albans Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005939

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Blanco                    

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 / 1210 hours                                                                                                                           

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate Point of Entry

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Maxim Popoff                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 9th, 2026, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were informed by Customs and Border Protection that Popoff was attempting to cross into the US from Canada and was known to have an extraditable warrant out of the State of Missouri. Popoff was transported to the VSP St. Albans Barracks for processing and was ordered to be held on $35,000.00 bail by the court.  Popoff is due in the Franklin County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/10/26 at 1300 to answer to the offense of Arrest Prior to Requisition (Fugitive from Justice).

 

COURT ACTION: Lodged

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/10/26 / 1300 hours      

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $35,000.00

MUG SHOTS: N/A

 

*Please note: Court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Royalton Barracks / Criminal Threatening

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004858

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                            

STATION: VSP Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/29/2026 at 2002 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 142 Chateauguay Rd, Bridgewater, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Lloyd Osmer                                              

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridgewater, VT

 

VICTIM: David Smith

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridgewater, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/29/2026 at approximately 2002 hours, the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received a report from David Smith that Lloyd Osmer threatened him. Upon further investigation it was determined that Osmer had committed the offense of Criminal Threatening. On 09/08/2026 Osmer was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on 11/03/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

Trooper Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #2, Motor Vehicle Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007543

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                  

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 / 12:03 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Blake Hill Road / Vermont Route 14, Woodbury, Vermont

WEATHER: Rainy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Connie Holmes

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, Vermont

 

VEHICLE

OPERATOR: Connie Holmes

SEAT BELT? Yes

INJURIES: Minor injuries

HOSPITAL: Copley Hospital

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Altima

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Total

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/09/2026, at approximately 12:03 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash off Blake Hill Road near Vermont Route 14 in the Town of Woodbury, Vermont. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene. 67-year-old Connie Holmes sustained minor injuries and was transported to Copley Hospital, where she was issued a criminal citation for suspicion of DUI #2. Holmes is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division on 11/05/2026, at 8:30 AM, to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/05/2026 at 8:30 AM            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

*Please note: Court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007545

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ryan Normile                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 at 1310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 62 / Paine Turnpike N., Berlin, VT

VIOLATION(s):

 

-DUI #2

-DLS

 

ACCUSED:  Jeffrey Flood                                             

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers were patrolling in the area of VT Route 62 and Paine Turnpike N. in the Town of Berlin. Troopers conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation and identified the operator of that vehicle as Jeffrey Flood (44) of Barre, VT. While speaking with Flood, Troopers detected indicators of impairment and investigation revealed Flood was operating with a criminally suspended license. Flood was subsequently transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Flood was released with a citation to appear to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 at 0830 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

 

Trooper Ryan Normile (243)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

CASE NUMBER: 26A4009388

DATE/TIME: 9/9/2026, approximately 1328 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont

VIOLATION: Arrest on In-State Warrant

• Sex offender Registry – Failure to Comply

 

ACCUSED: Jay Mello                     

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers were on patrol in the town of Lyndon, Vermont. Multiple motor vehicle violations were observed, and a routine traffic stop was conducted. Investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Jay Mello, had an active arrest warrant for the above charge. Mello was taken into custody and issued a criminal citation to appear on 9/10/2026 at 1230 hours for the charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/10/2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007534

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 @ 0754 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, MM 50.8, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Justin Holliday                     

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woburn, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/09/2026, at approximately 0754 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near Mile Marker 49.8 in the Town of Berlin, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 99 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Justin Holliday (36) of Woburn, MA. Holliday was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 10/01/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Holliday was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $517 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/01/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005081

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                      

STATION: Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: September 9, 2026, at 1954 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Gage Rd, Bethel, VT, 05032

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Gabrielle Webber

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 9th, 2026, at approximately 1954 hours Troopers from the Royalton Barracks were advised that there was a disabled vehicle on Gage Rd in Bethel. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that one of the passengers, Gabrielle Webber had an active Warrant for her arrest issued by the Windsor County Criminal Court for the offense of failure to appear for a prior DUI charge. Per the terms of the warrant, Webber was placed under arrest and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. She was issued a citation to appear in Windsor criminal court at 1230 hours on 09/09/2026 and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: September 9th, 2026 at 1230 hours 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4009372

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 at 1845 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 302, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Darling

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Newbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Darling was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Darling was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

St. Albans Barracks / Assault on LEO

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005928

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: September 8^th, 2026 @ 1711 hours

LOCATION: Exit 21 / First Street Swanton, VT

VIOLATION: Assault on LEO

 

ACCUSED: John Montgomery                                   

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 8^th, 2026, at approximately 1711 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks made contact with John Montgomery (55) of St. Albans, VT on First Street near Exit 21 in the Town of Swanton, VT. While speaking with Montgomery, Montgomery became physically aggressive toward law enforcement eventually assaulting one of the Troopers.

 

At the conclusion of the incident, Montgomery was issued a citation ordering Montgomery to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court at a later date for the charge of Assault on LEO.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / Cocaine Trafficking

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004947

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Jacob Clark                            

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 9/8/2026 at 1051 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stockbridge

VIOLATION: Cocaine Trafficking 

 

ACCUSED:  Joseph Fuster                                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time, Troopers from the Royalton barracks took Joseph Fuster into custody for drug trafficking charges stemming from a traffic stop that occurred on 9/3/2026. Fuster was also in violation of his Probation and Parole conditions.  Fuster was taken to the Royalton Barracks for processing and was subsequently transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and was cited to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court to answer to the charges. He is being held on bail for the trafficking charges and held without bail for the Probation and Parole violations.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/9/2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  Southern State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $50,000 / hold without

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

 

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