St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR & DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4005888

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                      

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 5/30/2026 at 2009 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: New Boston Road, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR and DLS

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Beaucage

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/30/2026 at approximately 2009, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop.  The operator was identified as Beaucage, Beaucage was found to be operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and violating active conditions of release. Beaucage was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/29/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

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 / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1004053

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 30, 2026 at approximately 2306 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3294 St. George Rd. Williston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

 

ACCUSED: Julie A. Duke

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 30, 2026, at approximately 2306 hours, Julie Duke of Barre arrived at the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks to pick up her juvenile daughter. While speaking with Duke at the Williston Barracks, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Duke was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI.  At the conclusion of processing, Duke was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on June 18th, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 18, 2026, at 0830 hours             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N /A

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

 

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5002922                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026 @ 1844 hours

STREET: Wildbranch Rd

TOWN: Craftsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

WEATHER: Clear / Sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tyler Friend

AGE: 23

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wolcott, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Saturn

VEHICLE MODEL: Ion

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end / rear end

INJURIES: Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: Copley

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of single vehicle crash on Wildbranch Rd, Craftsbury, VT. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Tyler Friend (23) of Wolcott. Friend displayed indicators of impairment and was processed for DUI at Copley Hospital. Friend was later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 @ 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002906

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 1905 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: China Moon parking lot, Derby VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: Todd Larose                                       

AGE: 59

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 male passed out in a vehicle in the China Moon Parking lot (Commons Dr) in Derby, VT. Upon Troopers arrival, the male was identified as Todd Larose (44) of Derby. Larose displayed indicators of drug impairment and was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI Drugs. Larose was processed at the Derby Barracks and later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  08/18/2026 @ 0830 hours     

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION:    N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Berlin Barracks // Eluding a Police Officer, Obstruction of Justice and Gross Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004367

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler                             

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026 at 1935 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N Exit 7

VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer, Obstruction of Justice, Gross Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED:  Thomas Brown                                             

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were conducting routine patrols on Interstate 89 near Exit 7. Troopers observed a vehicle committing multiple motor vehicle infractions, in violation of Title 23. Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, refused to stop. While eluding, the vehicle was being operated in a grossly negligent manner. Additionally, the operator disposed of potential evidence by throwing it out of the vehicle onto Interstate 89. The vehicle then stopped, the operator was identified as 42-year-old Thomas Brown. Brown was subsequently arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was released with a citation to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Washinton County Superior Court -  Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

 

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004045

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                            

STATION: Williston Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026 at 2049 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Essex Rd / Williston Rd, Williston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2, Gross Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED:  Noah Taylor                                  

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex Town, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers of the Williston Barracks observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and passing other motorists in a dangerous manner.  The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Noah Taylor. While speaking with Troopers, Taylor displayed signs of impairment. Taylor was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Taylor was issued a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/23/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Chittenden Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

Westminster Barracks/ VAPO

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004678

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon                          

STATION: Westminster                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 1708 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Residence on Gramma Cutts Ln, Townshend, VT.

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Michelle Omasta                                          

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hatfield, MA.

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Gramma Cutts Ln in the town of Townshend, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation of the incident revealed Michelle Omasta violated conditions of an abuse prevention order. Omasta was issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED: NO   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE 

        

CASE#: 26A3004366

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 5/30/26 @ 1919

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, E. Montpelier

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Deborah Glottmann                                              

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of an erratic operator on US Route 2 in East Montpelier.  Witnesses advised that the vehicle was driving in the wrong lane and swerving between the edges of the road.  Troopers located the vehicle and identified the operator as Deborah Glottmann.  Upon further investigation, troopers suspected Glottmann of driving under the influence.  She was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/18/2026 @ 0830            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division     

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 Alert - Vehicle in road

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vehicle in road 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002095

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 05/28/26 at approximately 1000 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order, Aggravated Stalking, Violation of Conditions of Release X2.

 

ACCUSED: Gary T. Hall                                              

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/28/26 at approximately 1000 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was notified of a possible violation of an abuse prevention order. Through investigation, it was learned that Gary T. Hall (54) of Pownal, VT, had violated an Abuse Prevention Order, stalked a protected party, and violated his Conditions of Release.

 

On 05/30/26, Troopers met with Hall and took him into custody without incident and transported him to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. After processing, Hall was released and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on June 1, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/01/26 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Two Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4005861                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: May 30, 2026, at approximately 1245 hours

STREET: US Route 5 N

TOWN: Fairlee

CROSS STREETS: Lake Morey Rd

WEATHER: Partly Cloudy          

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kate Magill

AGE: 40    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, NH

 

PASSENGER: Juvenile #1

AGE: 12

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, NH

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front driver's side damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kassie Covey

AGE: 39    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstreck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate front passenger side damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 30, 2026, at approximately 1245 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to a reported two vehicle crash at the intersection of US Route 5 and Lake Morey Rd in Fairlee. Troopers responded to the scene and determined that Vehicle 1 was attempting to turn northward onto US Route 5 from Lake Morey Rd. Vehicle 1 entered the roadway and did not observe Vehicle 2 travelling south on US Route 5 through the intersection. Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 struck each other and came to a position of rest in the roadway. Operator 1 was found to be the at fault operator, failing to enter the roadway safely.

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

DUI CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004326                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION:          Berlin Barracks                         

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026

STREET: VT Route 14

TOWN: E. Montpelier

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Colburn Rd

WEATHER:       Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Zachary Austin

AGE: 28    

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Calais, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: no

INJURIES: none

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a one vehicle motor vehicle crash on VT Route 14 in E. Montpelier.  Upon arrival Troopers observed a Toyota Tacoma in a ditch to the side of the road.  The operator was identified as Zachary Austin.  Upon further investigation troopers suspected the operator was under the influence of intoxicants and was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence.

             

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026     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.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002888

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: May 29, 2026, 1727 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 20, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: John Richard Kourbage                                           

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winhall, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 29, 2026, at approximately 1727 hours, on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, Troopers observed a vehicle driving southbound near mile marker 20 at a speed of 90 mph. The posted speed in that area is 55 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as John Richard Kourbage (46) of Winhall, VT. Kourbage was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division, on July 13, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

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 / Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Whitingham, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent

 

ACCUSED: Bret Kistner

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 29, 2026, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single car crash near 9968 VT RT 100 in Whitingham. Investigation revealed that Bret Kistner (43) of Brattleboro, Vermont had operated a 2018 BMW 328d which he crashed. Kistner did not have permission from the owner to operate the vehicle. Troopers located and arrested Kistner who was later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility. Kistner is cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on June 1st, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/1/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:   SSCF

BAIL: $500

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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003389

TROOPER:  Jared Blair                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 at approximately 1318 hours

LOCATION: POE, Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Agnes Perry

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 29^th, 2026, at approximately 1318 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were alerted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that Agnes Perry (52) had an active instate arrest warrant.

The arrest warrant was confirmed, and Perry was taken into custody by Troopers at the POE. Perry was then transported directly to the Franklin County Criminal Court.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

13VSA2002 359-4-20  Frcr Ct 1 mis – FALSE PRETENSES OR FALSE TOKENS $900 OR LESS

13VSA2002 359-4-20  Frcr Ct 1 mis – FALSE PRETENSES OR FALSE TOKENS $900 OR LESS

 

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: Upon arrest             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: $100

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

UPDATE: Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

UPDATE:

 

Correction: One of the victims in this matter is Champlain Farms/ Shell Station. The business name was misspelled in a previous version of this release and has been updated below.

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 0350 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT / VT Route 12 S, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, DUI, Criminal DLS, Burglary, Lewd and Lascivious

 

ACCUSED: Michael McElroy                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: Champlain Farms / Shell Station

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 29, 2026, at approximately 0350 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a possible break-in at Cumberland Farms located on Waterbury-Stowe Road in the Town of Waterbury. Troopers arrived on scene, cleared the business, and collected evidence related to the incident. While investigating the scene, Troopers were notified that an individual had broken into the Mobil gas station on Vermont Route 12 in the Town of Northfield and was still actively inside the business. Troopers responded to the location and, through further investigation, identified a vehicle of interest involved in both incidents as a gray Ford F-150 bearing Vermont registration 525A023. Troopers subsequently located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Following further investigation, the operator, identified as Michael McElroy, 33, was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. McElroy was scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on May 29, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026         

COURT: Washinton 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.

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Alyssa Nozka                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 0350 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT / VT Route 12 S, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, DUI, Criminal DLS, Burglary, Lewd and Lascivious

 

ACCUSED: Michael McElroy                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: Cumberland Farms

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 29, 2026, at approximately 0350 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a possible break-in at Cumberland Farms located on Waterbury-Stowe Road in the Town of Waterbury. Troopers arrived on scene, cleared the business, and collected evidence related to the incident. While investigating the scene, Troopers were notified that an individual had broken into the Mobil gas station on Vermont Route 12 in the Town of Northfield and was still actively inside the business. Troopers responded to the location and, through further investigation, identified a vehicle of interest involved in both incidents as a gray Ford F-150 bearing Vermont registration 525A023. Troopers subsequently located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Following further investigation, the operator, identified as Michael McElroy, 33, was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. McElroy was scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on May 29, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026         

COURT: Washinton 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.

Berlin Barracks / Burglary

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 0453 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  VT Route 12 S, Northfield

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Samantha Jarvis                                              

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/29/2026 at approximately 0351 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the report of a possible break in located on Vermont Route 12 South in the Town of Northfield. Troopers were advised that the front door and windows of the business were smashed. Troopers responded to the scene and through further investigation identified a vehicle of interest as a Grey Ford F150 bearing Vermont registration 525A023. Troopers were able to locate this vehicle and initiate a traffic stop. After further investigation the passenger was identified as Samanth Jarvis (39) and was placed under arrest for suspicion of burglary and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Jarvis was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/01/2026 @1230 hours         

COURT: Washinton 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.

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault and Interference with Access to Emergency Services

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002885

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/28/2026 2144 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington, VT

VIOLATION:  Domestic Assault x 2, Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Ethan Delabruere                                               

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, 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 was dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence on Pepin Road in Brownington, VT. Investigation revealed Ethan Delabruere, age 23 of Brownington, had caused minor bodily injury to two family members during a fight, and had prevented one of those individuals from reporting the incident to emergency services by destroying a telephone.

 

Delabruere was transported to the Derby barracks for processing and was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility on a violation of probation from Newport Probation and Parole and for lack of $5000 bail imposed by the Honorable Court. Delabruere was cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 5/29/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to charges of two counts of domestic assault and interference with access to emergency services.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/29/2026 12:30PM

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5000

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

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Drugs

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4005758                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/26, 0002 hours

STREET: Scott Highway

TOWN: Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Witherspoon Rd

WEATHER: Cloudy        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Joseph Greenwood

AGE: 45    

SEAT BELT: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, State Police responded to Scott Highway, south of Witherspoon Rd, in Ryegate for a report of a single vehicle off the road.  The vehicle had been traveling west when it drifted off the north side of the roadway.  The operator, Greenwood, was uninjured but was showing signs of impairment.  He was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.  Greenwood was transported to the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing.  He was processed and released on a citation for DUI-Drugs.  Greenwood is scheduled to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division on 09/30/26

 

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a        

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/26, 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.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3