State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Schoolhouse Rd Brownington has both lanes obstructed in the area of By the Town Clerks office // 622 Schoolhouse Rd due to a Road Closure .
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. 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.
July 1, 2026
Traffic Alert - Schoolhouse Rd Brownington
Royalton Barracks / Domestic Assault
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26B2003304
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Miller
STATION: Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 2306
INCIDENT LOCATION: Odonnell Rd. Chelsea, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Roy Haley
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an altercation at a residence in Chelsea, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the victim and the accused, identified as Roy Haley. Upon further investigation it was determined Haley had assaulted another resident in the home and was taken into custody for suspicion of domestic assault. Haley was subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and cited to answer to the charge.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 1100 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000.00
*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 Miller & K9 Fynn
Vermont State Police
Royalton Barracks – Troop B
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
802-234-9933
SHAFTSBURY BARRACKS/DOMESTIC ASSAULT-VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE-INTERFERENCE W/ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES/TOWN OF DORSET
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3003578
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Chad Johnson
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 06/30/26 @ 1838 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Frost Lane, Dorset.
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking.
ACCUSED: Brett A. Torres
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, 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 06/30/26 at approximately 1838 hours Vermont State Police were dispatched to a residence on Frost Lane in Dorset, for a domestic disturbance. Manchester Police assisted by responding to the scene and making it safe until Troopers arrived.
Upon arrival, Troopers began investigating the incident and determined Brett Torres had assaulted a household member during a physical altercation. Investigation also revealed Brett Torres had Court ordered Conditions of Release imposed upon him earlier in the year for a different incident. It was determined Torres had violated these Conditions of Release as well during this incident.
Subsequent the investigation, Torres was arrested and taken into custody for the offenses of Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking, and Violation of Conditions of Release. Torres was later remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility after being ordered held without bail for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - Yes LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility
BAIL: No 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.
Sergeant Justin Walker
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police
Troop B - Shaftsbury
96 Airport Rd
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
June 30, 2026
Update No. 1: Derby Barracks / Missing person - death investigation
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A5003595
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard
STATION: VSP Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 06/26/2026 8PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington
MISSING PERSON: Nicole Richardson
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
In the evening hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, while troopers were conducting follow-up investigation related to the disappearance of Nicole Richardson, troopers were dispatched to a report of a woman in distress in the Clyde River near Vermont Route 105 in the village of West Charleston.
A short time later, a bystander and a Vermont game warden located the woman a short distance downriver. She was unresponsive when she was brought to shore. The woman was identified as Nicole Richardson. She was transported by ambulance to North Country Hospital in Newport, where she was pronounced deceased.
Subsequent investigation has revealed the death is not suspicious and is believed to be the result of an accidental drowning. Independent witness statements indicate Richardson voluntarily went into the river and was quickly overpowered by the swift current.
Her body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of her death.
***Initial news release, 6:10 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026***
On June 29th, 2026, at approximately 1312 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a missing person. Nicole Richardson, age 39 of Troy, VT, was reported to have been last seen at a residence on Pepin Road in Brownington, VT on Friday June 26th at approximately 8PM. Richardson was expected to be traveling from Pepin Road, through Orleans, to Loop Road in Troy but did not arrive and has not been in contact with her family.
A recent photograph of Richardson is included. Richardson was last seen wearing a black and white dress as pictured and operating a maroon 2008 Hyundai Accent sedan bearing VT registration KVW103. Richardson's exact whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone who has seen or has information on Richardson's whereabouts is asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby barracks at 802-334-8881, option 3.
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Rutland Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 26B4004940
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: June 28, 2026, at approximately 0129 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 31, Wells, Vermont
VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services
ACCUSED: Daryl Shaw
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual assault.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 0129 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Town of Wells. Through investigation, it was determined Daryl Shaw, 37, of Wells, caused serious bodily injury to a family or household member. Shaw was taken into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. A Judicial Officer was contacted and ordered Shaw held without bail. The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Castleton Police Department.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: June 29, 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.
Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3005244
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 1631 hours
STREET: US Route 2
TOWN: East Montpelier
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Towne Hill Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Sarah Smith
AGE: 43
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, MA
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Kia
VEHICLE MODEL: Soul
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: No Transport
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Eugene Mulligan
AGE: 29
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Danville, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2022
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Express
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor rear-end damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On June 30, 2026, at approximately 1631 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the intersection of US Route 2 and Towne Hill Road in the Town of East Montpelier for a reported two vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation indicated Vehicle 2 was traveling east on US Route 2 near the intersection of Towne Hill Road. Vehicle 1 was on US Route 2, following Vehicle 2 near the intersection of Towne Hill Road. Vehicle 2 slowed as another vehicle in front of them was making a left turn onto Towne Hill Road. At that time Vehicle 1 was unable to slow their vehicle in time to avoid a collision with Vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 collided with Vehicle 2 causing minor rear-end damage to Vehicle 2 and major front-end damage to Vehicle 1. Based on the evidence on scene and statements from operators, Vehicle 1 failed to slow their vehicle in time to avoid a collision with Vehicle 2.
Only minor injuries were reported by Operator 1 and Operator 2 reported no injuries. Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the East Montpelier Fire Department and East Montpelier EMS.
Berlin Barracks / MV Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3005228
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 1209 hours
STREET: Vt Route 64
TOWN: Williamstown
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: I – 89 N Exit 5 Off Ramp
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Megan Cooley
AGE: 53
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Prius
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Karen Daniels
AGE: 58
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Impala
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy
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 near the intersection of VT Route 64 and the Northbound Exit 5 Off Ramp in the Town of Williamstown. Preliminary investigation indicated that vehicle #1 was travelling East on VT Route 64 and was struck by vehicle #2, which was traveling Northbound on the Exit 5 Off Ramp. Operator #1 was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. Operator #2 was uninjured.
The contributing factors and cause of the crash are still under investigation.
Troopers were assisted on scene by Barre Town EMS, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the Williamstown Fire Department, and the Barre Town Fire Department.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: N/A
COURT: N/A
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault / Unlawful Restraint
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4004376
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, Vermont
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Unlawful Restraint
ACCUSED: David Hollister
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/07/2026, at approximately 1247 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Barracks responded to Business Route 4 for a domestic / family fight. Through investigation it was revealed that David Hollister (26) caused pain and restrained a family member.
Hollister was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court on June 30th, 2026, at 12:30pm.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 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 arraignment time.
St. Albans Barracks / Domestic Assault
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2004169
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin
STATION: St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 at 1801 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Elm Street Enosburg, Vermont
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Lawrence Aube
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, Vermont
VICTIM: The Vermont State Police does not release the names
of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 29th,
2026, at approximately 1801 hours the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report of
a possible assault on Elm Street in the Town of Enosburg. Troopers from the St.
Albans Barracks arrived on scene, and an investigation revealed that Lawrence
Aube (28) of Enosburg, VT had assaulted a household member and caused
them to fear for their safety. Aube was issued a flash citation ordering Aube
to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Division, on June 30th,
2026, at 1300 hours, to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 1300 hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: None
MUG SHOT: Attached
Trooper Adam
Martin (221)
Vermont State
Police
St. Albans
Barracks
(802)524-5993
June 29, 2026
Derby Barracks / Multiple DUI's
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5003564 & 26A5003565
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller & Tpr Jacob Shores
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802 334 8881
DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026 @ 0142 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Searles Rd, Troy, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Cally Sanville
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle off the roadway near the intersection of East Hill Rd and Searles Rd, Troy, VT. Upon Troopers’ arrival, there was one vehicle off the roadway, operated by Griffin Marquis (20) of Derby and another on the roadway operated by Cally Sanville (19) of Derby. Both operators displayed indicators of impairment and were subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Both Marquis and Sanville were transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later released on a citation to appear in court.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/2026 @ 0830
COURT: Orleans Criminal Division
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 Logan Miller
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802) 334-8881
Trooper Logan Miller
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802) 334-8881
Shaftsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3003561
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin
Shepley
STATION: Shaftsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 at 2046 hours.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Sunderland Hill Road Sunderland, VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Hailey B.
Clark
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont
State Police were investigating a report of a female standing in the roadway on
Sunderland Hill Road in the Town of Sunderland. Investigation led to making
contact with Hailey B. Clark at a nearby residence. Clark was found to have an
active arrest warrant for violation of probation and was taken into custody.
Clark was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police
Barracks for processing and later remanded to Marble Valley Correction Center.
Clark was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington
Criminal Division on 06/30/2026 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 at 1230
hours.
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional
Center
BAIL: Hold without bail
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.
Sergeant Colin Shepley
Vermont State Police Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
Derby Barracks / Missing Person
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5003595
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 06/26/2026 8PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington
MISSING PERSON: Nicole Richardson
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 29th, 2026, at approximately 1312 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a missing person. Nicole Richardson, age 39 of Troy, VT, was reported to have been last seen at a residence on Pepin Road in Brownington, VT on Friday June 26th at approximately 8PM. Richardson was expected to be traveling from Pepin Road, through Orleans, to Loop Road in Troy but did not arrive and has not been in contact with her family.
A recent photograph of Richardson is included. Richardson was last seen wearing a black and white dress as pictured and operating a maroon 2008 Hyundai Accent sedan bearing VT registration KVW103. Richardson's exact whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone who has seen or has information on Richardson's whereabouts is asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby barracks at 802-334-8881, option 3.
Aaron Leonard, Trooper
Vermont State Police – Derby
35 Crawford Road,
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881
Traffic Alert - I89 SB EXIT 14 E,SOUTH BURLINGTON
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I89 SB EXIT 14 E,SOUTH BURLINGTON has one lane obstructed in the area of R LANE CLOSED due to a traffic 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.
New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE: 26B5002787
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 06/29/26, 0838 Hours
STREET: VT Route 116
TOWN: Starksboro, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Ireland Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: April Hill
AGE: 48
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear end
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Timothy Dragon
AGE: 47
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Liberty
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front End Damage
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 6/29/26 at approximately 0838 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on VT Route 116 at the intersection of Ireland Rd in the Town of Starksboro. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of vehicle #1 as April Hill and the operator of vehicle #2 as a Timothy Dragon. The investigation showed that vehicle #2 was driving north on VT Route 116. Vehicle #1 was driving south on VT Route 116; Vehicle #1 turned left on to Ireland Rd and struck vehicle #2.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Starksboro Fire Department and Bristol Rescue.
VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1047, “Vehicles turning left” ($220, 2 points) (OP#1)
Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe
Vermont State Police – New Haven
2490 Ethan Allen HWY
New Haven, VT 05472
802-388-4919
Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Missing person – located safe
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A2004164
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin
STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: 337 Rice Hill Rd., Sheldon, VT
INCIDENT: Missing person
NAME: Jeanne Couture-Harrod
AGE: 75
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Jeanne Couture-Harrod has been located safely on a nearby property.
The Vermont State Police thanks the U.S. Border Patrol, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Grand Isle Sheriff's Department and the Swanton Police Department for their assistance in the search.
***Initial news release, 1:05 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026***
The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Franklin County town of Sheldon. Jeanne Couture-Harrod, 75, was reported missing from her home at 337 Rice Hill Rd. at about 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026. Couture-Harrod, who has dementia, is believed to be on foot in the woods.
Couture-Harrod is 5 feet tall, weighs about 130 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing blue Nike pants, a white and gray 3/4 length shirt, and one black and one gray Sketchers slip-on shoes. Photographs of Couture-Harrod are attached to this release.
This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for her welfare. Multiple first-response agencies and state police special teams are assisting in the search. Anyone who sees Couture-Harrod is asked to call VSP’s St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, June 29 to July 5, 2026
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
Lt. Paul Ravelin
Watch Commander – South
Lt. Brittani Barone
Watch Commander – Troop A (north)
Williston: 802-878-7111
St. Albans: 802-524-5993
Berlin: 802-229-9191
St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111
Derby: 802-334-8881
Watch Commander – Troop B (south)
Westminster: 802-722-4600
Royalton: 802-234-9933
Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421
Rutland: 802-773-9101
New Haven: 802-388-4919
Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations
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