The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

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April 1, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A4003044
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Hastings                              
STATION:   St. Johnsbury                  
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 4/1/26 @ 0930 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: New Boston Rd, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic

ACCUSED:  Scott Hayman                                        
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 1, 2026, at approximately 0930 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a trespassing incident at 959 New Boston Road in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Scott Hayman, age 49, had assaulted a household member.

Hayman was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Following processing, he was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Complex in lieu of $500 bail.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/2/2026 at 1230 hours  
COURT: Caledonia County
LODGED : Northeast  Regional Correctional Complex
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.
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Westminster Barracks / VCOR & Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1002609

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland                      

STATION: Westminster Barracks           

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/01/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: US-5, Westminster, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: James R. Rowe                                               

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, Vermont

 

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 04/01/2026, at approximately 0846 hours, Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a male walking on US Route 5 in the Putney/Westminster area. Troopers responded to the area and located James R. Rowe, 54, of Putney, Vermont. Rowe was found to be in violation of his court ordered Conditions of Release. Rowe was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks for processing where he caused property damage in excessive of $1000.00. Rowe was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham County, Criminal Division on 04/01/2026 at 1300 hours to answer to the charges of Violation of Conditions of Release and Unlawful Mischief. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/01/2026

COURT: Vermont Superior Cour - Windham County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

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

 

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Westminster Barracks / LSA Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1002585                                          

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Kunow

STATION: Westminster Barracks                        

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600 X3

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/26 at 0819 Hours

STREET: Westminster Rd 

TOWN: Putney

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: McKinnon Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Marcy Smith (DOB: 02/18/1958)

AGE: 68    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alstead, NH

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 03/31/26 at approximately 0819 hours, the Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks was notified of a single vehicle crash involving a dog on Westminster Rd in the town of Putney, Windham County, Vermont. It was reported that the operator left the scene.

 

An investigation into the crash revealed the operator was Marcy Smith (DOB:02/18/1958). Smith hit a Dog in the road and left the scene. Smith reported to the Westminster Barracks, where she was processed and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 05/12/2025 at 0830 hours to answer the charge Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

LODGED-LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Windham

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026   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.

 

 

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Royalton Barracks / Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2001532

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno

STATION: Royalton

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/26, 12:15 pm

STREET: Vermont Route 12 South 

TOWN: Randolph

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Veronica Williams-Caraballo                                               

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 31, 2026, at approximately 12:15 pm, Kinney Drug reported a woman had taken merchandise from the store without paying. Troopers later located the individual, identified as Veromica Williams-Caraballo (39), and recovered the stolen items. Williams-Caraballo was given a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division, on 05/20/26 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/20/26, at 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Orange Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

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

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Simple Assault [CORRECTION]

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001345

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael Arel                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 | 0928hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Michelle D. Mcallister                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fort Edward, NY

 

VICTIM: Tiffany E. Desmaris

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police received notification of a citizen dispute that occurred at the Stewart’s Shop located in Arlington, VT. Through investigation, it was discovered that Mcallister (47) put her hands onto Desmaris (38) during a verbal dispute, inflicting pain. Mcallister was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on June 29, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 | 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington 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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

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Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002537

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 at 2019 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, Marshfield

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED:  Robert Whalen                                             

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on US Route 2 in Marshfield. Troopers responded and identified the operator as Robert Whalen. While speaking with Troopers, Whalen displayed signs of impairment. Whalen was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Whalen was released with a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/16/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

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March 31, 2026

Saint Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4003019

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Fox and Trooper Ryan Underhill

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 3/31/2026 at 1811 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, Exit 23

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jaime Delatorrerodriquez

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received multiple calls from motorists concerning a vehicle operating in an unsafe manner on I-91 North. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop upon observing multiple traffic violations. Further investigation revealed the operator, Jaime Delatorrerodriquez, had operated a motor vehicle while impaired. Delatorrerodriquez was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Delatorrerodriquez was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court- Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/20/2026 at 0830 AM          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached


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Derby Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5001709

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 1854 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wal-Mart, Derby, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Michael Riendeau Jr                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police was dispatched to a report of a male passed out in a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Derby, VT. Responding Troopers and an officer with the Newport Police Department made contact with the male, who was identified as Michael Riendeau Jr, age 45 of Brownington, VT. Riendeau was found to be in violation of a curfew imposed by his Conditions of Release ordered by the Orleans Criminal Court.

 

Riendeau was arrested without incident and transported to the Derby barracks for processing. Riendeau was released on a citation to appear in Orleans Criminal Court on 04/01/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to a charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/1/2026 1230PM          

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

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.

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

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Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE #: 26A3002530

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT #: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: March 31, 2026 at approximately 1652 hours

STREET: Main St.

TOWN: Waitsfield

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Joseph Hagan

AGE: 47

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence & Negligent Operation

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Legacy

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Julian Fairchild

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Warren, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Rear Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Eric Baruzzi

AGE: 50

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fayston, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Colorado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Rear Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On March 31, 2026, at approximately 1652 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a multi-vehicle crash located near the intersection of Main Street and Bridge St in the town of Waitsfield.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers observed Vehicle #1, operated by Joseph Hagan (47), inside the first floor of Waitsfield Pottery located on Main Street. Investigation determined that Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Rt 100 when it struck two other vehicles also traveling south (Vehicle #2 and Vehicle #3), then subsequently left the travel portion of the roadway, and collided with the business. The vehicle came to an uncontrolled rest in the first floor of the building causing structural damage.

 

Joseph Hagan was identified as the operator of Vehicle #1. While speaking with Hagan, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Hagan was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center to be checked out medically. Probable Cause was determined to screen Hagan for DUI while at the hospital. Upon completion, he was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on April 9, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Waitsfield Fire Department and the Mad River Valley Ambulance.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/09/26, 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT 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.

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Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2001534
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                              
STATION: Royalton                      
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 03/31/26 / 1215hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Pleasant St, Randolph
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (X2), Possession of Methamphetamine

ACCUSED: Paul McPhetres                                              
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located and identified Paul McPhetres, 38, of Braintree, during a criminal investigation involving a theft in the town of Randolph. During the course of the investigation, McPhetres was found to have multiple in-state arrest warrants for misdemeanor retail thefts in Windsor County and Orange County. McPhetres was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks where he was issued multiple citations for the above charges. McPhetres was ultimately lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/01/26 / 1230hrs (warrants) // 06/03/26 / 0830hrs (possession charge)            
COURT: Windsor (warrants) // Orange (possession charge)
LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF    
BAIL: $100
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.

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Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2001535              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 at approximately 1503 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Stockbridge

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Maleki Nichols

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

VIOLATION: DUI

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Accord

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: N

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On March 31st, 2026, at approximately 1503 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in the town of Stockbridge, Windsor County, Vermont. While investigating the crash, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator Maleki Nichols, 23. Nichols was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks for processing. Nichols was released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Windsor

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/2026 at 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.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

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RE: VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield

VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield is back open.

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

 

From: Bulger, Michelle
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:00 PM
To: AOT - TMC <AOT.TMC@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 100 by Bridge St in Waitsfield is experiencing delays due to a crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least an hour as crews work to clear the scene. The roadway will be down to one lane during this time frame.

 

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.

 

 

 

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VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 100 by Bridge St in Waitsfield is experiencing delays due to a crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least an hour as crews work to clear the scene. The roadway will be down to one lane during this time frame.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Traffic Alert - VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 100 by Bridge Street in Waitsfield has one lane obstructed in the area of Bridge Street 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.

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Re: Traffic alert – 189 WB in South Burlington

The crash on 189 has been resolved and traffic should be slowly returning to normal rates of flow.

Thank you for your patience.

From: Phillips, Jared W via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 3:45 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>; AOT - TMC <AOT.TMC@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic alert – 189 WB in South Burlington
 
EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.
State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

i189 WB has a significant traffic backup all the way to i89 due to a crash on i189 itself.

 

This incident is expected to last for a short duration, hopefully 30-45 minutes as crews work to remove vehicles involved.  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.


Thank you,


Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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Traffic alert – 189 WB in South Burlington

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

i189 WB has a significant traffic backup all the way to i89 due to a crash on i189 itself.

 

This incident is expected to last for a short duration, hopefully 30-45 minutes as crews work to remove vehicles involved.  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.


Thank you,


Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001345

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael Arel                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 | 0928hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Michelle D. Mcallister                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fort Edward, NY

 

VICTIM: Tiffany E. Desmaris

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police received notification of a citizen dispute that occurred at the Stewart’s Shop located in Arlington, VT. Through investigating, it was discovered that Mcallister (47) put her hands onto Desmaris (38) during a verbal dispute, inflicting pain. Desmaris was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on June 29, 2026, at 0830 hours. 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 | 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington 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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

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