Rutland Barrack / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4005277

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                           

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: July 9, 2026, at approximately 2041 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Crossman Dr, Rutland Town

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Alicia Czarnecki

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 9, 2026, at approximately 2041 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a domestic disturbance on Crossman Drive in Rutland Town. Through investigation, it was determined that Alicia Czarnecki caused pain and/or bodily injury to a family or household member. Czarnecki was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. A Judicial Officer was contacted and issued Czarnecki conditions of release. Czarnecki was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division at July 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: July 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM

             

*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.

 

Traffic Alert Update- Downtown Barre City

Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Localized flooding in Barre City has receded and traffic flow is back to normal.  

 

Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

Traffic alert – Downtown Barre City

Highway / Traffic Notification

 

There is localized flooding on Main Street and South Main Street in Barre City. Avoid Downtown until water recedes in the next couple hours.

 

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

 

 

 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 114

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 114 has both lanes obstructed in the area of near Mount Hunger Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Derby Barracks / Death investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A5003845

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Joshua Mikkola                        

STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A East – Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: About 9:40 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Casella Waste Systems, 21 Landfill Lane, Coventry, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Thomas Feerick

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man following a workplace accident at the Casella landfill in Coventry on Thursday morning, July 9, 2026.

 

The incident was reported at about 9:40 a.m., when Newport EMS was dispatched to the landfill for an unconscious man. The man, who was later identified as Thomas Feerick, 58, of Fairfax, was reported to have fallen. Newport EMS arrived and brought Feerick to North Country Hospital in Newport. Life-saving measures were unsuccessful, and he succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased later Thursday morning.

 

Subsequent investigation by the state police revealed Feerick was hired as a subcontractor at the landfill and was operating an aerial lift to remove a section of fencing when the lift tipped over down a small embankment. Feerick was not harnessed and was ejected from the platform when it struck the ground or just before. Contractors nearby rushed to Feerick and called 911. All evidence suggests the incident was accidental and is not considered suspicious. 

 

Feerick’s body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

 

No additional details are available at this time.

 

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New Haven Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

26B5002945

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/09/2026 at 1623 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Round Barn Road

TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Joseph F. Knipes

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 9^th, 2026, at approximately 1623 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Round Barn Road in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Joseph F. Knipes (57) of Ferrisburgh, Vermont. While speaking to Knipes, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Knipes was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Knipes was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 31^st, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Vergennes Police Department and the Addison County Sheriff’s Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

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. 

 

Berlin Barracks / Two Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3005604                                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/09/2026 at 1553 hours

STREET: US Route 2 and Soapstone Rd.

TOWN: Moretown

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Shawn Johnson

AGE: 56

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Heidi Magill

AGE: 58 

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Yaris

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 07/09/2026, at approximately 1553 hours, Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of US Route 2 and Soapstone Rd. in the Town of Moretown. Investigation revealed that Shawn Johnson (56) of Northfield, VT was turning left in V#1 onto US Route 2 from Soapstone Rd. while Heidi Magill (58) of Waterbury, VT was traveling south in V#2. V#1 failed to yield the right of way and entered US Route 2 in front of V#2. This caused V#2 to crash into the passenger’s side of V#1. No injuries were reported by either operator.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of Waterbury Fire Department, Waterbury Ambulance Service, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. US Route 2 was limited to one lane of travel for approximately one hour while the investigation was conducted.

 

VCVC: Pending

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

COURT: N/A

MUGSHOT: N/A  

 

 

New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26B5002935

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/09/26, 0958 Hours         

STREET: State Prison Hollow Rd

TOWN: Monkton, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mountain Rd

WEATHER: Clear             

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jessica Orvis

AGE: 41

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Laura Farrell

AGE: 66

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Monkton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius Prime

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Driver’s side damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07/09/26 at approximately 0958 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on State Prison Hollow Rd at the intersection of Mountain Rd in the Town of Monkton. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of vehicle #1 as Jessica Orvis and the operator of vehicle #2 as a Laura Farrell. The investigation showed that vehicle #2 was traveling west on State Prison Hollow Rd. Vehicle #1 was traveling north on Mountain Rd approaching the intersection with State Prison Hollow Rd. Vehicle #1 had a stop sign at the intersection of Mountain Rd and State Prison Hollow Rd.  Vehicle #1 did not yield the right of way to vehicle #2 and crashed into the driver’s side of vehicle #2.

 

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Monkton Fire Department and Bristol Rescue.  

 

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1048(b), “Stop Sign” ($162, 2 points) (OP#1)

Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

802-388-4919

Berlin Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005596

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/09/2026 at 0956 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Steele Hill Rd., Roxbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Jasmine Brown

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Steele Hill Rd., Roxbury, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/09/2026, at approximately 0956 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident that occurred on Steele Hill Rd. in the Town of Roxbury. Subsequent investigation revealed Jasmine Brown (22) of Roxbury, VT, was in violation of her active court issued conditions of release by being in contact with a protected individual. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Brown was cited to appear on 07/10/2026 in Washington County Criminal Division at 1230 hours for Violation of Court Conditions.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/10/2026 at 1230 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED : N

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. 

Traffic Notification - I 89 S mm35.8, Brookfield - One Lane Traffic

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 S in the area of mile marker 35.8 has one lane closed due to a crash in the area.

 

This incident is expected to last for approx. 30mins-1hr.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate. 

 

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

 

 

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006011

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Galusha                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 7/8/2026 at 1915 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Winter Bell Drive, Dummerston VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Jason Lirio                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/8/2026 at approximately 1915 hours, Vermont State Police received a 911 hangup from an address on Winter Bell Drive in the town of Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont.

Troopers arrived on scene and met with Jason Lirio, 47 of Dummerston, VT. At the time of the call, Lirio had active conditions of release.

After investigation it was determined Lirio violated his conditions of release. Lirio was subsequently issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 7/9/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   7/9/2026 at 1230 hours.          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NO

BAIL: NO

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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 131 / Jarvis Ext, Weathersfield

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 131 / Jarvis Ext, Weathersfield has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a fire incident.

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.

Williston Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005122

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler                         

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: Overnight between June 7, 2026 and June 8, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2177 Main Rd, Huntington, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                    

 

VICTIM: Beaudry's Store

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 8, 2026, at approximately 0735 hours, a burglary was reported to have occurred at the Beaudry's Store between the hours of 1800 hours on June 7 and 0700 hours on June 8. Initial investigation determined that an unknown individual forced entry into the store and stole an ATM.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Chandler at the Williston Barracks at (802) 878-7111.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

Westminster Barracks / Crash LSA

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004767

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Clemens                              

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026 – 11:09 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham Rd and Spencer Dr, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Crash LSA

 

ACCUSED: Blaine McAllister

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/02/2026, at approximately 11:09 AM, the Vermont State Police received a report of crash into a tree in the area of Rockingham Rd and Spencer Dr, Rockingham, VT. A subsequent investigation revealed 63-year-old Blaine McAllister damaged a guard rail and left the scene of the crash. McAllister was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 07/28/2026 at 8:30 AM.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 - 8:30 AM            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Eric Clemens

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003348

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: July 8, 2026, 1130 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dewey St, Bennington, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Dustin Michael Philburt                                              

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers located an individual with an active arrest warrant, identified as Dustin Michael Philburt (42) of Bennington, VT. Philburt was placed under arrest and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on July 9, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 9, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

 

*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.

Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005961

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Kunow                         

STATION: Westminster                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/26 at approximately 1504 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rounds Road, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Deborah Simoneau                                                      

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a possible Domestic Assault that had occurred on Rounds Road in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), VT.  Through investigation, it was revealed that the accused, Deborah Simoneau, 68, of Rockingham, caused pain to a household member. 

 

Simoneau was placed under arrest and charged with the offense of Domestic Assault.  Simoneau was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 07/08/2026 at 1230 hours to answer the charge of Domestic Assault. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/08/2026 at 12:30 PM     

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL:

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.

 

 

Berlin Barracks / MV Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3005561                        

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/08/2026 @ 0758 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Southbound

TOWN: Montpelier

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mile Marker 55.2

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Harriet Porter

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Perrie Gordon

AGE: 37

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police dispatch received a report of a two-car crash On Interstate 89 Southbound near mile marker 55.2 in the town of Montpelier, VT. Preliminary investigation indicated that vehicle #1 was travelling Southbound on Interstate 89 in the passing lane and failed to slow down, causing it to collide with vehicle #2, which was also traveling Southbound in the passing lane. No injuries occurred as a result of this crash.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

UPDATE: Lane reduction / Interstate 89 south near Exit 8

Interstate 89 by Exit 8 has re-opened to normal traffic.  Details on the crash will be provided by the responding trooper when available.

 

 

From: Kelley, Rich via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:05 AM
Subject: Lane reduction / Interstate 89 south near Exit 8

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks

 

Interstate 89 south, near Exit 8 (Montpelier exit) is reduced to one lane due to a vehicle crash.  This isn’t expected to be a long-term event although motorists should expect delays in the area.  Details on the crash are not yet available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

Lane reduction / Interstate 89 south near Exit 8

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks

 

Interstate 89 south, near Exit 8 (Montpelier exit) is reduced to one lane due to a vehicle crash.  This isn’t expected to be a long-term event although motorists should expect delays in the area.  Details on the crash are not yet available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

St Albans Barracks / DUI Refusal and DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004368

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 @0154 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Road, Fairfield VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Travis Sweeney                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St Albans barracks preformed a traffic stop on a vehicle for an observed motor vehicle violation. The driver was identified as Travis Sweeney (41) of Fairfax VT. While speaking with Sweeney indicators of impairment were detected. Sweeney was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St Albans barracks for processing. Sweeney was issued a criminal citation to appear in Franklin County court on 07/28/2026 at 0800 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026            

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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.

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1005118

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 07, 2026 at approximately 2124 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 NB MM 95.0, Colchester, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1,

 

 

ACCUSED: Troy L. Mcilwain  

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 7, 2026, at approximately 2124 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling well in excess of the posted 65 mph speed limit. The vehicle’s speed was confirmed by radar to be 94 mph in the 65 mph zone on Interstate 89 Northbound MM 95.0 in the town of Colchester. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Troy L. Mcilwain (37) of St. Albans, VT.

 

While speaking with Mcilwain, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Mcilwain was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. Mcilwain was processed at the Williston Barracks and released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on July 28, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 28, 2026, at 0830 hours             

COURT: Chittenden

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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111