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October 15, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motorcycle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4010567                        

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Jack Skiff

STATION: St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026 at approximately 1126 hrs.

LOCATION: I-93 N to I-91 S on-ramp

TOWN: Waterford

WEATHER: Clear     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tracy Arsenault

AGE: 64     

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rumford ME

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE MODEL: Street Glide

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial

INJURIES: Serious

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 10/15/26 at approximately 11:26 AM, members of Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury, St. Johnsbury Fire Department and Calex Ambulance responded to the I-93 northbound / I-91 southbound interchange for a report of a single motorcycle crash. Based on preliminary investigation, the operator lost control of her motorcycle, striking the guardrail resulting in serious injuries. The operator was initially transported to NVRH before being airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further medical treatment.

 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Manslaughter


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002949

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                      

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: May 31st, 2026, at 1734 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset, VT

VIOLATION: Manslaughter - T13 VSA 2304

 

ACCUSED: Arthur G. Coons                                             

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

VICTIM: Philip Mecik

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 31st, 2026, Troopers and Detectives from the Vermont State Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the driveway of a residence located in Dorset, VT.  Investigation revealed that Arthur Coons, age 67, of Shaftsbury, VT, was operating his vehicle in the driveway, when he accelerated and struck Philip Mecik, age 39, of Dorset, VT, and the residence with his vehicle.  Philip was pronounced deceased on scene.  Probable cause was developed to charge Arthur with Manslaughter for operating his vehicle recklessly and with negligence. 

 

On October 15th, 2026, Arthur voluntarily turned himself in to the VSP - Shaftsbury Barracks for processing.  Arthur was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on November 2nd, 2026, at 0830 hours.  Arthur was released on his own recognizance.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2nd, 2026, at 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

A-Troop East/2 counts of assault on a correctional officer

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010549

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Detective LT Lyle Decker                         

STATION:  BCI-A Troop East                    

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/8/26 approximately 1745 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, St Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: 2 Counts of Assault on a Correctional Officer

 

ACCUSED:  Rian Donahue                                              

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin, VT

 

VICTIM: Andrew Thresher / Kyle Riff

AGE: 29 / 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/8/26 at approximately 1745 hours, while incarcerated at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, Rian Donahue became violent and assaultive toward staff members. As a result, two correctional officers, Andrew Thresher and Kyle Riff were injured. Thresher and Riff sustained minor injuries during the incident and while getting Donahue under control. Donahue was cited into court on 11/16/26.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/26 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Caledonia County

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

Detective Lieutenant Lyle Decker

Vermont State Police

Troop A-East

 

 

 

Traffic Alert - Onramp to 91 South to Exit 19 is shut down

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Onramp to 91 South to Exit 19 is shut down has both lanes obstructed in the area of 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.

New Haven Barracks / Burglary


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5004419

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 at 1917 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vaughn Court

TOWN/STATE: Monkton, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Ira P. Beaver

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 14th, 2026, at approximately 1917 hours, Troopers responded to a reported burglary on Vaughn Court in the Town of Monkton. Through investigation, Troopers determined Ira P. Beaver (44) of Vergennes, Vermont, forced entry into an unoccupied residence without having a right to do so and caused property damage.

 

Beaver was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing and, at the conclusion of processing, was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on October 15th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026 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. 

 

New Haven / Unlawful Trespass 

VSP News Release-Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B5004419
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Trinity Poole                    
STATION: New Haven Barracks       
CONTACT#: (802) 388 4919
 
DATE/TIME: 10/14/26 at 1917 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vaughn CT, Monkton, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
 
ACCUSED: Kelsey Rheaume-Fox                                        
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 14th, 2026, at 1917 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a residence that was broken into located in Monkton, Vermont. The complainant gave Troopers two suspects, who did not have permission to be in the residence. As Troopers investigated it was confirmed that Kelsey Rheaume-Fox (31) of Vergennes, Vermont, was inside the residence without the owner’s permission.  Rheaume-Fox was arrested for unlawful trespass and is cited to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Addison Criminal Division on December 7th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: December 7, 2026, at 1230 hours        
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Addison Criminal Division
LODGED: 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.

Westminster Barracks / Cocaine Trafficking

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009123

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 – 6:47 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Putney, VT

 

ACCUSED: Jexiel O. Tirado

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

VIOLATION: Cocaine Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine Greater than 1 Ounce

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/14/2026 at approximately 6:47 PM, a Trooper assigned to the Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 in the town of Putney, VT after observing a motor vehicle violation. During a search of a passenger, Jexiel O. Tirado (18), of Springfield, MA, approximately 247 grams of suspected cocaine was located on his person. Tirado was placed under arrest and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Tirado was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 bail and issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 10/15/2026 at 12:30 PM for the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026 – 12:30 PM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED – Yes

BAIL: $25,000

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.

 

October 14, 2026

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5005926

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 @ 1759 Hours

STREET: Duck Pond Rd

TOWN: Barton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: US Route 5

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Travis Dopp

AGE: 33

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Side Damage

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Todd Scelza

AGE: 58

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Trailer Tires

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on Duck Pond Rd.  Troopers responded and met with one of the operators Todd Scelza who advised he was driving his 2019 GMC Sierra north on Duck Pond Rd when he was struck by another vehicle a 2016 Ford F150 heading south.  The operator of the Ford F150, Travis Dopp, fled on foot to a nearby residence.  The owner of the residence, Scott Dickman provided false information to a law enforcement officer before Dopp was located by Troopers at his residence.

 

Dopp had multiple warrants for his arrest at the time of the crash and was transported to Northern State Correctional Facility and held on $25,900 bail.  Dopp was also issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on 12/15/2026 at 0830 hours for leaving the scene of an accident.

 

Dickman was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court for 12/15/2026 at 0830 hours for False reports to law enforcement authorities.

 

LODGED – LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $25,900

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/15/2026  @ 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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Berlin Barracks // Request for Public Assistance

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008354

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TROOPER ABIGAIL SIKORA                            

STATION:      BERLIN BARRACKS               

CONTACT#:     802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/06/2026 AT 1903 HOURS

INCIDENT LOCATION: MONROE TRAIL, DUXBURY, VERMONT

VIOLATION: VANDALISM, THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

 

ACCUSED:  UNKNOWN                                             

 

VICTIM: KARLIE REITH

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: BURLINGTON, VERMONT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report from Karlie Reith that her wallet was stolen from her vehicle and a window on her vehicle was smashed. Subsequent investigation revealed that the Person of Interest used Karlie’s bank cards at various local businesses and fled in a silver Volvo. The Vermont State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved shown in the attached images. Anyone with information as to the identity of this female is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802.229.9191 or via the Tip Hotline at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

 

 

Trooper Abigail Sikora

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

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Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2005897

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                                     

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

ACCUSED: Jesse Gramling

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: White River Junction, Vermont

 

 

DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 at approximately 1213 hours

STREET/TOWN: VT Route 14 / Benson Ln, in the Town of Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 1213 hours, the Vermont State Police was on patrol in the Town of Royalton, VT. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks located a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop for observed violation near VT Route 14 and Benson Ln. in the Town of Royalton, VT. While interacting with the operator, identified as Jesse Gramling (34) of White River Junction, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Gramling was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division (Windsor)

COURT DATE/TIME: December 29th, 2026, 0815 hours

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 



STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2006735

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/08/2026 in the early morning hours / unknown other instances

INCIDENT LOCATION: Barnum Rd, Franklin

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/09/2026 at approximately 0938 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from a private diesel fuel tank at a residence on Barnum Rd. It was determined that an individual stole approximately 200 to 300 gallons of diesel fuel over multiple instances. The Vermont State Police is asking that if anyone recognizes the individual in the attached photographs to please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Crash

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26A5005896

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026 @ 0123 Hours

STREET: Elm St

TOWN: Derby Line, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Patenaude St

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tiffany Little

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 10/11/2026 at approximately 0123 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash.  Troopers responded and identified the operator as Tiffany Little (32).  Troopers observed indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigations placed Little under arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Little was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing.  Little was released on a citation for 10/27/2026 at 0830 A.M. for Orleans County Superior Court.

 

 

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026  @ 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.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008611

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 2310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main Street, Barre City, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Scott Herring

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Barre City, VT. The operator was identified as Scott Herring (56) of Williamstown, VT. While speaking with Herring, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Herring was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Herring was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on October 29, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/29/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: 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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

October 13, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4003642

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Evan Johnson                              

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation - A East - St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: Spring 2021

INCIDENT LOCATION: Private residence in Lyndonville

VIOLATION:

 

-13 VSA 3253 Aggravated Sexual Assault

-13 VSA 2502 Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with Child

 

ACCUSED: Jacob Carter                                                

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

 

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

AGE: Juvenile

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

In May 2026, the Vermont State Police and the Vermont Department for Children and Families initiated an investigation regarding accusations of sexual abuse of a juvenile that had occurred in Spring 2021. Through investigation, detectives developed probable developed to charge Jacob Carter, 37, of Lyndonville with aggravated sexual assault and lewd or lascivious conduct with a child.

 

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, VSP arrested Carter in St. Johnsbury and transported him to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Carter's arraignment.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: Oct. 14, 2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in St. Johnsbury

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex     

BAIL: Hold Without

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.

 

 

Detective Trooper Evan Johnson

Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Office: 802-748-3111

Email: evan.johnson@vermont.gov

 

Re: Traffic Alert - I-91 south

The roadway is back open.


From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:32 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I-91 south
 
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 south has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 51 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.