State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham has both lanes obstructed in the area of near McBride Rd 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.
VSP News Releases
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March 1, 2026
Traffic Alert - Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham
St. Albans Barracks / Request for information
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A2001112
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa
STATION: St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: February 18, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburgh and Essex Jct.
VIOLATION: Fraud
ACCUSED: Under investigation
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 18, 2026, at approximately 12:15 PM, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call about fraudulent use of a stolen debit card. The Vermont State Police are looking to speak with the two people in the attached images. They were in the attached red Ford Explorer with a cargo tray connected to the back hitch. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3000763
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin
Prandini
STATION:
Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: February 27, 2026, 1422 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Exit 3, Sunderland
VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs
ACCUSED: Rodney Maurice
Smith
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester Center, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 27, 2026, at approximately
1422 hours, Troopers observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations and
conducted a traffic stop. Contact with the operator, identified as Rodney
Maurice Smith of Manchester Center, VT, prompted an investigation. Mr. Smith
was arrested on suspicion of DUI - Drugs and processed at the Shaftsbury
Barracks. He was cited and ordered to appear in Bennington Superior Court,
Criminal Division, on April 27, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: April 27, 2026, 0830
hours
COURT: Bennington 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.
Williston Barracks / Grand Larceny
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1001372
TROOPER: Kevin
Rea
STATION: Williston
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 02/15/2026 / 18:14 hours
LOCATION: Cambridge Village Market, Cambridge, VT
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny
ACCUSED: Charles Blondin
AGE: 59
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT
ACCUSED: Chad Limoge
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/15/2026, at approximately 18:14 hours, Troopers from
the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks received a report of a theft at
the Cambridge Village Market in the Town of Cambridge, VT. Numerous
propane tanks were found to have been stolen from the market.
On 2/26/26 Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston
Barracks and Wardens from Vermont Fish and Wildlife executed a search warrant
at a residence on Westford-Milton Rd, in the town of Westford. Through
investigation, Troopers developed probable cause that Charles Blondin (59) and
Chad Limoge (38) committed the crime of Grand Larceny. The two individuals were
taken into custody and transported to the Williston Barracks for Processing.
Per the order of the court, they were issued conditions of release and a
citation ordering them to appear in the Lamoille County Criminal Court on
03/04/2026, at 1230 hours for the above charge.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 03/04/2026 at 1230
hours
COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION:
No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
Trooper Kevin Rea
Vermont State
Police
3294 St. George
Road
Williston, VT
05495
802-878-7111
Shaftsbury Barracks / Unlawful Restraint & Domestic Assault
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3000804
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Craig Negrin
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 03-01-2026/0257 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont
VIOLATION: Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree, Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Benjamin Farrington
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, 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 March 1, 2026, at approximately 0257 hours, the Vermont State Police dispatch reported a Family Fight at Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont.
Upon arrival, an investigation ensued, as a result, Benjamin Farrington (31) was arrested for Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree and Domestic Assault.
Benjamin Farrington (31) was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks and released on Conditions with a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours
COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Not Lodged
BAIL: None
MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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 the arraignment time.
St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #3
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001770
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 2/28/2026 at 00:11 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 302 / US Rt 5
VIOLATION: DUI #3
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Daniel Currier
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bath, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Wells River, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Currier. As Troopers spoke with Currier indicators of impairment were detected. Currier was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford outpost for processing. Currier was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 03/11/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION: No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included
Traffic Alert - Stratton Mountain Access Rd
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Stratton Mountain Access Rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of Entire rd due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.
Westminster Barracks / DUI
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001687
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Kunow
STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3
DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026 at approximately 1829 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Pikes Falls Road, Jamaica, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Liam D. Millette
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manville, Rhode Island
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/28/2026, at approximately 1829 hours, Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Pikes Falls Road, in the town Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers located the operator in the area of the crash and identified him as Liam D. Millette, 28 of Manville, Rhode Island. While interacting with Millette, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Millette was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI. Millette was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 03/17/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – 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.
February 28, 2026
Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3000792
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: February 28th, 2026, at approximately 1920 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7, Shaftsbury, Vermont
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Leonard Swerdlof
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New York, New York
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks were conducting speed enforcement on US Route 7 near mile marker 17 in the town of Shaftsbury. The posted speed limit in that area is 55 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with RADAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 101 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Leonard Swerdlof (36). Swerdlof was issued a criminal citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 04/13/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/13/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – 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 the arraignment time.
Berlin Barracks / Multiple Offenses
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3001598
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacqueline June
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026 1244 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Montpelier, VT
VIOLATION: VCOR x 34, Criminal Threatening x 3 , Disorderly Conduct by means of electronic communications x 28
ACCUSED: Cormick Cantwell
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT
VICTIM: State of Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, VSP Berlin received a report of an individual who violated his conditions of release. Montpelier Police Department located the individual, who was identified as 42-year-old Cormick Cantwell. The investigation led troopers to arrest Cantwell for suspicion of VCOR x 34, Criminal Threatening x 3 , Disorderly Conduct by means of electronic communications x 28. Probable Cause established that Cantwell had placed approximately 28 calls over 3 days to the State Police’s dispatch center, tying up valuable resources. Montpelier PD Officers and VSP Berlin Troopers subsequently placed Cantwell under arrest for the above charges. He was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later held on $1,000 bail, transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex, and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 03/02/2026 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: $1,000
MUG SHOT: Y
St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001780
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/28/26 @ 1040 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 5 / Moore Hill Rd, Newbury
VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs
ACCUSED: Walker Beede
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks initiated a traffic stop for numerous violations. The operator was identified as Beede. Investigation revealed that Beede had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody for suspicious on DUI - Drugs. He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was later released on a citation to appear.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/06/2026 @ 0800 hours
COURT: ORANGE Vermont Superior Court, Orange County – 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 William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
Rutland Barracks / DUI #1- Refusal
Tpr. Timothy Alibozek
Vermont State Police
Crash Reconstruction Team
Underwater Recovery Team
Rutland Barracks
124 State Place
Rutland, VT
Barracks – 802-773-9101
Rutland Barracks / DUI
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 26B4001562
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: February 28, 2026, at 1727 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 4, Rutland Town
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Desmond Smith
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Queensbury, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 28, 2026, at approximately 1727 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, conducted a motor vehicle stop with a vehicle that was the subject of a “Be on the lookout’ (BOL), and after Troopers observed violations. The operator was identified as Desmond Smith, of Queensbury, NY. While speaking with Smith, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Smith participated in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and was ultimately placed under arrest. Smith was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Smith was issued a criminal citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
LODGED - LOCATION: No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: March 16, 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 the arraignment time.
Royalton Barracks / DUI-Drug
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2001015
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 02/28/26, 0636 hours
STREET: Hartland Hill Road
TOWN: Hartland
VIOLATION: DUI Drugs
ACCUSED: Jason Mode
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, State of Georgia.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 2/28/2026 at approximately 0636 hours, Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks, were notified of a man in the woods yelling for help on Hartland Hill Rd. in the Town of Hartland.
Responding agencies located the man and a crashed vehicle nearby. With assistance from the Hartland Fire Department and Woodstock Ambulance, the man was safely extricated from the woods. He was identified as Jason Mode (42), the operator of the crashed vehicle. Mode showed signs of impairment. He was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and was processed for DUI-Drug. Mode was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County – Criminal Division, on 4/14/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI-Drug.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/14/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County – 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
St. Johnsbury Barracks / MV Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4001778
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: David Hastings
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 2/28/26 at 0942 hours
STREET: Route 2 W
TOWN: Danville, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Windy Acres Rd
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Roberta Cookhubner
AGE: 73
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Larry Stewart
AGE: 79
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi
VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander Sport
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On February 28, 2026, at approximately 0942 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 West near 912 US Route 2 in Danville, Vermont.
Investigation revealed both vehicles were traveling westbound on US Route 2. Vehicle #2 was preparing to make a left turn into a private driveway. Vehicle #1 was traveling behind Vehicle #2. As Vehicle #2 began its turning maneuver, Vehicle #1 was unable to stop in time. Vehicle #1 then attempted a passing maneuver, resulting in a sideswipe-type collision between the two vehicles.
Vehicle #1 sustained moderate passengers side damage and Vehicle #2 sustained moderate drivers side damage. It should be noted that vehicle #2 is property of the Caledonia County Sheriff's Office. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. There were no resulting injuries.