Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005081

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                      

STATION: Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: September 9, 2026, at 1954 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Gage Rd, Bethel, VT, 05032

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Gabrielle Webber

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 9th, 2026, at approximately 1954 hours Troopers from the Royalton Barracks were advised that there was a disabled vehicle on Gage Rd in Bethel. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that one of the passengers, Gabrielle Webber had an active Warrant for her arrest issued by the Windsor County Criminal Court for the offense of failure to appear for a prior DUI charge. Per the terms of the warrant, Webber was placed under arrest and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. She was issued a citation to appear in Windsor criminal court at 1230 hours on 09/09/2026 and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: September 9th, 2026 at 1230 hours 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4009372

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 at 1845 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 302, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Darling

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Newbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Darling was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Darling was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County 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.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

St. Albans Barracks / Assault on LEO

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005928

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: September 8^th, 2026 @ 1711 hours

LOCATION: Exit 21 / First Street Swanton, VT

VIOLATION: Assault on LEO

 

ACCUSED: John Montgomery                                   

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 8^th, 2026, at approximately 1711 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks made contact with John Montgomery (55) of St. Albans, VT on First Street near Exit 21 in the Town of Swanton, VT. While speaking with Montgomery, Montgomery became physically aggressive toward law enforcement eventually assaulting one of the Troopers.

 

At the conclusion of the incident, Montgomery was issued a citation ordering Montgomery to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court at a later date for the charge of Assault on LEO.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks/Poss. of Stolen Property

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006815

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                          

STATION: Williston                  

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: September 8, 2026, at 1040 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Garden St, South Burlington, VT

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property

ACCUSED: Colby Bevins                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 7, 2026, the Vermont State Police was contacted by the Epsom (NH) Police Department for assistance in locating a stolen vehicle believed to be in the Chittenden County Area. On September 8, 2026, with the assistance of the South Burlington Police Department, Troopers located the vehicle operated by Colby Bevins (29) of Huntington, VT on Garden Street in the City of South Burlington.

Bevins was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Bevins was later released on citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court-Criminal Division on November 3, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Possession of Stolen Property.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/3/26 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: 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.

Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Grimm

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111

Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004934

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                        

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 22, 2026, at approximately 1130 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury Elementary School, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation                                              

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 04, 2026, the Vermont State Police received a report of a theft of property at the Shaftsbury Elementary School in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed that on August 22, 2026, at approximately 1130 hours an individual entered the premises and stole property belonging to the school. The individual was observed wearing a white shirt, khaki shorts, and a baseball cap. The individual was seen in operation of a silver 2017-2018 Subaru Forester bearing a Vermont registration plate ending in ----43.

 

If anyone has information the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury at (802) 442-5421 and ask to speak with Trooper Arel. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Williston Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A1006813

TROOPER:  Kevin Rea                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/07/2026 at approximately 1439 hours

LOCATION: Gould Hill Rd, Johnson, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Scott Smith

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Boca Raton, FL

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 7th, 2026, at approximately 1439 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks responded to the report of a single-vehicle crash on Gould Hill Rd in the Town of Johnson, VT. On scene, Troopers were able to identify the operator as Scott Smith (41) of Boca Raton, FL. While speaking with Smith, he demonstrated signs of impairment.

 

After investigation, Smith was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Smith was then transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing and issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on September 23rd, 2026, at 1230 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 09/23/2026 at 1230 hours             

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

Derby Barracks / Lost Property Firearm

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004993

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME:  08/29/2026 @ 1815 hours

Lost Property: Glock 43x

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a firearm on the side of a public highway. The firearm was retrieved by troopers out of the Derby barracks and taken back to the Derby barracks. The owner of this firearm is requested to contact the Derby Barracks and to request to speak with Trooper Shores.

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B3004987

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 9/7/26 @ 1945 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Leonardo A. Alarcon

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsfield, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont Troopers observed a vehicle on US Route 7 in the town of Shaftsbury, VT travelling at 96 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, where the operator was identified as Leonardo A. Alarcon (29). Alarcon was subsequently processed and issued a criminal citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 10/26/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/26 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – 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.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009344

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 9/7/2026 at 1753 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 North at Mile Marker 107, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Excessive Speed & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Evan Santiago                                      

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/7/2026, at approximately 1753 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Newbury, VT when they observed a motorcycle traveling at 123 miles per hour.  After conducting a motor vehicle stop the operator was identified as Evan Santiago.  While speaking with Troopers, Santiago showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Santiago was transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing and released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/23/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  No   

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.

 

St. Johnsbury / DUI #1, Cruelty to a Child

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4009292

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/06/2026 at 0151 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 N, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Carrie Carrasco                          

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a traffic stop on I91 N near mile marker 134.2 in St. Johnsbury, Vt. The driver was identified as Juvenile 1. The passenger was identified as Carrie Carrasco (42) of Lyndon, VT. Upon further investigation it was determined that Carrasco had operated a vehicle earlier in the evening before being picked up by Juvenile 1. While speaking with Carrasco, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Carrasco was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Carrasco was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 21, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – 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.

 

 

Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Agg. Assault x 2 and Burglary

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009340

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Barton                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury              

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/07/26 at 1555 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Barnet, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Krystal Gray

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault (x2) & Burglary

 

VICTIM: Sandra Garand

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

 

VICTIM: Beverly Larocque

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/07/2026 at approximately 1555 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to the report of an aggravated assault in the Town of Barnet, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Krystal Gray (38) of Barnet had committed the offenses of Aggravated Assault (x2) and Burglary after unlawfully entering a building and assaulting two individuals. Gray was placed under arrest and was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Gray was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 09/08/2026 at 1230 hours and was held at the Northeastern Correctional Complex for lack of $1,000.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/26 at 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED – NECC

BAIL:  $1,000.00

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 Andrew Barton

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004838

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: September 7, 2026, 1530 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Little Brook Ln, Pownal

VIOLATION: Forgery and counterfeiting; Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Tony A. Osgood                                              

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

VICTIM: Wayne R. Mineau

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Ashford, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 31, 2026, Wayne R. Mineau (59) advised Vermont State Police that he was provided with a potentially fraudulent bill of sale. Through investigation, it was determined that Tony A. Osgood (53) of Pownal, VT, forged a fraudulent bill of sale. Osgood was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation and ordered to appear at the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on November 2, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

 

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.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4006813            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On September 7, 2026, at approximately 1422 hours

STREET: US RT 7

TOWN: Wallingford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Shaw’s Sales and Services

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, normal

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, normal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Corrine Mertz

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, Vermont

 

PASSENGER: Ophelia McCullough-Mertz

AGE: 3

SEATBELT? Car seat

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: HR-V

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front-end damage.

INJURIES: None reported for operator or passenger.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Ann Morrissey

AGE: 70

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: E Dorset, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Terrain

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to rearend.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 9/7/2026, at approximately 1422 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on US RT 7, Wallingford, Vermont.

Through investigation it was determined that Operator #1 (Mertz) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on US RT 7. Operator #2 (Morrissey) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on US RT 7 but stopped to turn left into Shaw’s Sales and Services. A vehicle between vehicle #1 and vehicle #2 passed vehicle #2 and then vehicle #1 rearended vehicle #2. No injuries were reported on scene.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Wallingford Fire Department and Wallingford Rescue.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

Derby Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/30/2026 1435 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14, Irasburg, VT   

VIOLATION:  Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Lynda Peige                                     

AGE:  70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a complaint of a violation of an abuse prevention order at a residence on VT Route 14 in Irasburg, VT. Investigation revealed Lynda Peige, age 70, had violated an abuse prevention order by being present at the residence and in contact with the protected party. Peige had left the scene prior to law enforcement arrival and was not immediately located. On 09/07/2026 Peige was located by the Stowe Police Department and was cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 09/08/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to charge violation of an abuse prevention order.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/8/2026 1230PM          

COURT: Orleans Criminal 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.

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

VT State Police / Watch Commander schedule: Sept 7th - 13th

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of September 7^th – 13^th

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

                Lieutenant Isaac Merriam

                Isaac.Merriam@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

Captain Todd Wilkins

Todd.Wilkins@vermont.gov

 

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

 

 

 

 

Westminster Barracks/ Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007903

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon                           

STATION: VSP Westminster                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/06/2026 @ 2134 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Neumann Hill Rd, Westminster, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary, Unlawful Mischief (Felony), Unlawful Mischief (Misdemeanor), Petit Larceny, Unlawful Trespass, Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: John M. Shadis

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT

  

                      

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/06/2026 at approximately 2134 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks responded to a motor vehicle complaint outside a residence located on Neumann Hill Rd, in Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers responded and interacted with John M. Shadis (58) of Westminster, Vermont. During the investigation it was determined that Shadis displayed signs of impairment along with entering an occupied dwelling, stealing items as well as damaging property inside the residence. Shadis was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Shadis was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on September 8^th, 2026 at 1230 hours. Shadis was issued Conditions of Release and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 8th, 2026 at 1230 hours                  

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  Southern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $5,000

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007904

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                     

STATION: Westminster Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/06/2026 @ 2141 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Baileys Mills Road, Reading, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Nelson Allen                                         

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Reading, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a citizen dispute on Baileys Mills Road, in the Town of Reading, Windsor County, Vermont. Through investigation, it was determined that Nelson Allen (45), of Reading, VT had committed the offense of Simple Assault. Allen was issued a citation to appear before Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on October 27, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer for the charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windsor 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 arraignment time.

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005882

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/06/2026 at 2055 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 9 Colonial Road, Fairfax, VT (Dollar General)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 6^th, 2026, at approximately 2055 hours, a theft at the Dollar General located on Colonial Road in the Town of Fairfax was reported to the Vermont State Police.

 

The individual attached is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, late 30’s, dirty blond hair, and was last seen operating a red SUV.

 

The Vermont State Police are asking for assistance from the public in identifying the individual attached. If anyone recognizes the individual, we ask you to contact the Vermont State Police in St. Albans - 802-524-5993 or the tip line.

https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

 

 

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802)-524-5993