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February 14, 2026

Derby Barracks / First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000808

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                             

STATION: Derby                       

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 @ approximately 0839 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Creek Road in the Town of Craftsbury

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Robert Reil                                               

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received report of a family fight that occurred throughout the evening of 02/13/2026 and the morning of 02/14/2026 from a residence located on Creek Road in the Town of Craftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed Reil to have caused serious bodily injury to a family member. Reil was shortly after located and taken into custody without incident. Reil was transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. Reil was later ordered to be held at the Northern State Correction Facility without bail and will be arraigned in the Orleans County Criminal Court on 02/17/2026 at 12:30pm.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orleans County 

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

Daniel Fontaine Media Release update

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5000802

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                          

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/2026 @ 2107 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Fontaine                                             

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, 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 the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT. Investigation revealed Daniel Fontaine caused bodily injury to a household member and placed household members in fear. Fontaine was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 02/17/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026   1230 hours

COURT: Orleans’ Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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

 

New Haven Barracks // DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5000548

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Twamley

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 at approximately 0813 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 125, Ripton, VT

 

VIOLATION(s):

 

-Driving Under the Influence (First Offense)

 

ACCUSED: Jeremiah Bindrum

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 02/14/2026 at approximately 0813 hours, troopers received a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of VT Route 125 and College Cross Rd in Ripton. Upon troopers’ arrival to the scene, the operator was identified as Jeremiah Bindrum. Bindrum exhibited signs of impairment, and upon further investigation, Bindrum was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Bindrum was subsequently transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division of Addison County for 03/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

LODGED - LOCATION: 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.

 

 

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

I 89  is now clear in the Bolton area from all crashes and both lanes should be operational.

Please drive safe and respect the plows

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:42 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

The other closures have cleared up, however Southbound at mile marker 81 in Willison will be down to one lane while they remove another vehicle.

 

From: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:41 AM
To: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

The other closures have cleared up, however Southbound at mile marker 81 in Willison will be down to one lane while they remove another vehicle.

 

From: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:41 AM
To: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

i 89 North near mm73

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1 Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5000806

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 @ 0127

STREET: VT Route 16

TOWN: Barton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cook Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Andrew Fletcher

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Rogue

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/14/2026 at 0127 hours, the Vermont Fish and Game Wardens located a single motor vehicle crash on VT Route 16 near the intersection of Cook Rd in Barton, VT.  Vermont State Police also responded and identified the operator as Andrew Fletcher.  Fletcher displayed multiple indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigation was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence.  Fletcher was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and released on a citation.

 

 

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 @ 0830 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.

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

Media Release

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 25B4001073
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                               
STATION: Rutland                     
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
 
DATE/TIME: 2/14/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland City, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
 
ACCUSED: Izayah Bourn
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 2/14/2026, at approximately 0023 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, stopped a motor vehicle on Strongs Avenue in Rutland City after a report of a verbal altercation between the two parties in the car.
 
A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Izayah Bourn, 21, of Proctor.
While speaking with Bourn, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for DUI.
 
Bourn was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court on March 2nd, 2026, at 1000 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.
 
 
 
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/2/2026 at 10:00 AM
           
*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.

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001325

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 13th, 2026 at approximately 2306 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Moose Aly, Johnson

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Aaron M Preston                                               

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 13th, 2026, at approximately 2306 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 15 near Moose Aly in Johnson. A vehicle was observed traveling 68mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Aaron Preston, 36, of Johnson. While speaking with Preston, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Preston was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 4th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: March 4th, 2026 / 1230 hours           

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: 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.

February 13, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release – Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#:  26A4001295
TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks                   
CONTACT#:  802-748-3111
 
DATE/TIME: 02/13/26, at approximately 1601 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION:  North Concord Rd, Concord, VT
VIOLATION(S): DUI #2

ACCUSED: Francisco Lopez   
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lancaster, NH
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/13/2026, at approximately 1601 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a pickup truck off the roadway on North Concord Road in the Town of Concord, VT.
Upon arrival, Troopers located a white Ford F-150 off the roadway, stuck in a snowbank. The operator was identified as Francisco Lopez (52) of Lancaster, NH. While speaking with Lopez, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.
Following further investigation, Lopez was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Lopez was transported to the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and was later issued a citation to appear in Essex County Superior Court at a later date.

 
COURT ACTION:  Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/26 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Essex
LODGED: No
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 arraignment time.


Trooper Ryan Underhill
Vermont State Police
Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks
1068 US RT 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05879
(802) 748-3111

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001148                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar

STATION: St. Johnsbury                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/08/2026 @ 1900 hours

STREET: 2777 Scott Hwy

TOWN: Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Church Street

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Light Snow

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Mathew Costa

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV 4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/08/2026 at approximately 1900 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of single-vehicle rollover located on US 302 by Church Street in the Town of Ryegate. Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Mathew Costa (38) of Peacham, VT. While speaking with Costa, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Costa was transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

 

Costa was released from the hospital and subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation and released. He is ordered to appear in Caledonia County Superior court on 02/23/2026 at 0830 hours. 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 0830 AM           

 

 

 

*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 Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

Derby Barracks / Arrest / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000767

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. James Gallup                            

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/12/2026 / 0631 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Troy Hoagies, VT RT 101, Troy

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED:  Russell Smith                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Troy Hoagies

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/12/2026, at approximately 0631 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a burglary that occurred at the Troy Hoagies located on VT RT 101 in Troy. Troopers responded and learned that a masked male forcefully entered through a window around 0235 hours, earlier that morning. Before leaving, the male stole over $3,000 worth of cigarettes and vapes. After subsequent investigation, the offender was identified as Russell Smith, 45, of Richford, VT. Smith was located in the morning hours of 02/13/2026 and taken into custody and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Smith was later lodged at Northern State Correctional facility on 50,000.00 dollars bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 / 1230hours       

COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, Newport

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: 50,000.00 Dollars

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Westminster Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1001261                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/2026 at approximately 1519 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 Northbound

TOWN: Windsor, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: IAO MM 56.4

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Goldenberg

AGE: 52

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stamford, CT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Telluride

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/13/2026, at approximately 1519 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Northbound in the area of Mile Marker 56.4, in the town of Windsor (Windsor County), Vermont. The vehicle was operated by Daniel Goldenberg, 52, of Stamford, Connecticut and there were four additional occupants. Investigation revealed that the vehicle struck a guardrail and the operator lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle spun out and eventually overturned. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The roadway was reduced to one lane while emergency personnel cleared the scene. Twinline Towing removed the vehicle from the roadway. The scene was handled jointly by Windsor Fire and Rescue. The crash remains under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 or email by Marie.Beland@Vermont.gov .  

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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 Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - i 91 nb windsor

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
i 91 nb windsor has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 56.4 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001042 / 26A3000892

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak / Trooper Katie Finn                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

CASE# 26A3001042:

DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 at 5:09 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hummingbird Hill, Duxbury, VT

VIOLATIONS:

-Stalking

-2nd Degree Unlawful Restraint

-Disorderly Conduct

-Violation of Conditions of Release

 

CASE# 26A3000892:

DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 at 11:03 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, Moretown, VT

VIOLATIONS:

-Stalking

-Unlawful Trespass x2

-Burglary

-Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Michael E. McNamara                                    

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM: Leighann Ravelin

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/11/2026, at approximately 5:09 AM, the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks received a report of stalking that occurred on Hummingbird Hill in the Town of Duxbury, VT. Troopers responded, and an investigation revealed that 42-year-old Michael E. McNamara stalked and unlawfully restrained 44-year old Leighann Ravelin with his vehicle, acted disorderly, and violated an active condition of release.

 

A previous investigation revealed that on 02/03/2026, at approximately 11:03 PM, McNamara stalked Ravelin, trespassed onto her property, burglarized her residence, and stole her property.

 

On 02/11/2026, at approximately 8:00 AM, McNamara turned himself into the Berlin Barracks and was arrested for Stalking x2, 2nd Degree Unlawful Restraint, Unlawful Trespass x2, Burglary, Petit Larceny, Disorderly Conduct, and Violation of Conditions of Release. McNamara was processed at the Berlin Barracks. McNamara was later issued a criminal citation for the above charges then transported to the Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division, where he was scheduled to appear on 02/11/2026, at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 at 12:30 PM       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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.

26A3001016- Robbery/Request for information

 



STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A3001016

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Michael Mattuchio

STATION: Berlin Barracks  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: February 9, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maplefields, 8132 US Route 2, Plainsfield, VT 05667

VIOLATION: Robbery

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 2251 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to the Plainsfield Maplefields in the Town of Plainsfield, VT, for a report of a robbery.  An armed male, wearing a mask, entered the store and demanded that the store employee open the register. The suspect left the store on foot with an unknown number of cigarettes.  The suspect is approximately 6ft tall and slender. The Vermont State Police are continuing to investigate the incident. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police Berlin barracks at 802-229-9191 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Detective Sergeant Michael Mattuchio

Bureau of Criminal Investigations A-West

Vermont State Police- St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans VT 05478

Crisis Negotiator 

Phone: 802-524-5993

Fax: 802-527-1150

Email: Michael.Mattuchio@vermont.gov

 

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, February 4, 2026 through Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Jacob Conway, 47, of Rutland, VT was stopped by Trooper Kolby Baldwin on February 7, 2026, at 2:15 PM on North Main Street in Rutland. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on March 16, 2026.

Ismael Ramirez Gomez, 40, of Rutland, VT was stopped by Trooper Craig Roland on Depot Street in Wallingford on February 10, 2026, at 12:42 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on March 30, 2026.

James Palmer, 41, of Pownal, VT was stopped at 2:30 PM on February 10, 2026, on VT Route 313 in Arlington by Trooper Michael Maldonado. He is cited to the Superior Court of Bennington County on March 2, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

TROOP A DLS INCIDENT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, November 12, 2025 through Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

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Trooper Keith Cote 

Jamel Bannister, 46, Johnson was stopped on 2/10/26 at 9:09, on VT RT 15 in Jeffersonville for speeding. Bannister was cited into court for DLS on 3/25/26.

 

 

 

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans,  St. Johnsbury, Williston.