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May 22, 2025

St. Albans Barracks / DUI #3, False Information to a Police Officer, Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2003473

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: May 21st, 2025 @ 1658 hours

LOCATION: VT Route 78 Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #3, False Information to a Police Officer, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Adam Lafromboise                                       

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 21st, 2025, at approximately 1658 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report of a crash involving two vehicles on VT Route 78 near Hanna Road in the town of Highgate, VT.

 

Troopers arrived on scene and identified one of the operators involved as Adam Lafromboise (41) of Highgate, VT. While speaking with Lafromboise, Lafromboise demonstrated multiple signs of impairment. During the investigation, Lafromboise also provided false information to Troopers on scene.

 

Lafromboise was also known to have an active warrant for his arrest. His arrest warrant was for the initial charge of:

 

18 VSA 4231(a)(1) Misdemeanor 1 COCAINE – POSSESSION

 

After a thorough investigation, Lafromboise was ultimately arrested for the charges listed and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Lafromboise was transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the town of St. Albans where he was held on $200 bail for the warrant. Lafromboise was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on May 22nd, 2025, at 1300 hours for the charge related to the warrant.

 

To note, Lafromboise was also issued a citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 16th, 2025, at 0830 hours for the charges of DUI #3 and False Information to a Police Officer.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 05/22/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 


CASE#: 25B2002794

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933


DATE/TIME: 05/21/2025 at approximately 1723 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 107, Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Craig P. Twombly

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle after observing motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Craig Twombly, age 55, of Royalton. During the stop, Twombly displayed signs of impairment, was screened for suspicion of DUI, arrested for driving under the influence, and transported to the Hartford Police Department for processing. Twombly was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court (Windsor) - Criminal Division on June 17, 2025 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 17, 2025, at 0830 hours (at Woodstock)

COURT: Vermont Superior Court (Windsor) 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.


May 21, 2025

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B2002798
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                              
STATION:  VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/21/2025 at approximately 1915 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 N, MM 10, Sharon
VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Carlynne Toomey                                            
AGE: 62
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Vermont State Police - Royalton Troopers conducted a traffic stop on I89 in Sharon for observed violations. Throughout the interaction, the operator - Carlynne Toomey (62), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Toomey was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. Toomey was released on citation.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/12/2025 @ 0830 hours        
COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION: No
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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933


St. Johnsbury Barracks / Missing Person (update)

Tanya Armstrong was located safely by family. VSP would like to thank the public for their assistance. 

Original press release below. 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004497

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                              

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: May 21, 2025, at approximately 0330 hours,

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sheffield, VT

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

ACCUSED: Tanya Armstrong                                         

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 1146 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a missing person in Sheffield, VT. Troopers learned that Tanya Armstrong left a residence in Sheffield at approximately 0330 hours. Armstrong's whereabouts are unknown at this time. Anyone with information about Armstrong's whereabouts is asked to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-222-4680.

Royalton Barracks / Fugitive from Justice & Possession of Controlled Substance

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 25B2002774

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: May 20th, 2025, at approximately 1919 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Bethel, VT

 

ACCUSED: Derek W. Noble                                              

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice & Possession of Controlled Substance

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 


On May 20th, 2025, at approximately 1919 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks were dispatched to a residence on Main Street in Bethel for a potential trespassing. While at the residence, Troopers observed a male identified as Derek W. Noble, age 42, of Royalton, was found to have active out-of-state warrants for his arrest for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl. 


During a search incident to arrest, Noble was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Noble was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks for processing and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility, details below. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: May 21st, 2025 at 12:30 PM (at Woodstock)

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL:  $10,000.00

MUG SHOT: Included


St. Albans Barracks / Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 25A2003284

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper M. Conte

STATION: BCI Troop A West – St. Albans Barracks – Northwest Unit for Special Investigations

CONTACT #: (802)-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 2024 and 2025

TOWN: Berkshire

 

VIOLATION(S):

 

Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child (x3)

 

ACCUSED: James Rivera-Martinez

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 13th 2025, members of the Vermont State Police received the report of a lewd and lascivious conduct with a child incident in the town of Berkshire. Investigation revealed that over the course of the years 2024 and 2025 James Rivera-Martinez committed three (3) counts of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child.

 

On May 21st 2025, Rivera-Martinez was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, he appeared before the Franklin County Superior Court in order to face the forementioned charges. Following the arraignment, he was transported to Northwest Correctional Center and lodged for lack of $15,000.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: May 21st 2025 at 1300 hours          

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: $15,000.00

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 Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004497

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                              

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: May 21, 2025, at approximately 0330 hours,

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sheffield, VT

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

ACCUSED: Tanya Armstrong                                         

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 1146 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a missing person in Sheffield, VT. Troopers learned that Tanya Armstrong left a residence in Sheffield at approximately 0330 hours. Armstrong's whereabouts are unknown at this time. Anyone with information about Armstrong's whereabouts is asked to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-222-4680.

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1B1003559

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                            

STATION: VSP Westminster                    

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/20/2025 @ 2357 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, mile marker 25.6

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Orlando J. Rivera                                              

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop on I-91 in the area of mile marker 25.6 in the Town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont, for observed motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Orlando J. Rivera (35). Throughout investigation, Rivera was displaying several signs of impairment. Rivera was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Rivera was ultimately released on citation to answer to the above charge. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/17/2025 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Windham County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

 

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 25A1003519

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus                        

STATION: Williston Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/20/25 at 20:58 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Hill Rd, Eden, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Charles Oldham                          

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 20, 2025, at approximately 20:58 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a family disturbance that had occurred at a residence in the town of Eden. Investigation revealed that Oldham had assaulted a household member. Oldham was arrested and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. He was later brought to Northwest State Correctional Facility for lodging. Oldham was issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Lamoille County Criminal Division on 05/21/2025 at 1300 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/21/25 @ 13:00 hours       

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: Lodged

BAIL: $ 2,500

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

Williston Barracks / Criminal Threatening

VSP News Release-Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25A1003483
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe                            
STATION: Williston                     
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
 
DATE/TIME: May 19, 2025 2056 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Bert White Rd, Huntington, VT
VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening
 
ACCUSED: Mark Smith                                               
AGE: 86
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT
 
VICTIM: Nicole Doner
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT
 
VICTIM: Matthew Conforti
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 19, 2025 the Vermont State Police responded to an address on Bert White Road in the town of Huntington for a threatening call. The investigation revealed Mark Smith, 86, of Huntington threatened the life of Nicole Doner, 52, and Matthew Conforti, both of Huntington. Mark was issued a citation ordering him to appear at Chittenden County Superior Court Criminal Division on July 1, 2025 at 0830 hours.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: July 1, 2025 0830 hours           
COURT: Chittenden
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 Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – Williston

3294 St. George Road, Williston VT 05495

802-878-7111


Derby Barracks/Arrest Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
 
NEWS RELEASE:
  
CASE#: 25A5002667
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper J. Nash 
STATION: Derby 
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881 
 
DATE/TIME: 5/20/2025, 1440 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Huntington Rd, Maidstone, VT
 
OFFENSE(S):   1. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
                        2. Reckless Endangerment
 
OFFENDER: Larry Mclain
AGE: 81
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Maidstone, VT
 
VICTIM: Marcel Sirois
AGE: 63
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Maidstone, VT
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 
On 5/20/25, at approximately 1440 hours, Vermont State Police were contacted by Marcel Sirois who reported his residence had been shot at multiple times by his neighbor. During the investigation, Troopers identified the neighbor as Larry Mclain, 68 of Maidstone. Investigation further revealed a gun was fired multiple times in the direction of Sirois' residence. At no point was the residence struck and there were no injuries. Mclain was located at his residence where he was taken into custody. Mclain was held without bail at Northern State Correctional Facility.
Vermont State Police were assisted by Essex County Sherriff's Department.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 05/21/2025 at 1230 hours             
COURT: Guildhall Criminal Court
LODGED – LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility        
BAIL: Held Without
MUG SHOT: Attached



Sergeant Abigail Drew

Patrol Commander

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

St. Albans Barracks/ DUI#1-Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25A2003452

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Charlotte Hartman

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/20/2025 at approximately 1752 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 105 by Horseshoe Rd, Berkshire VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1- Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Duprey                                               

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On May 20th, 2025 at approximately 1752 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle slide off in the vicinity of Route 105 by Horseshoe Rd in the town of Berkshire. Troopers identified the operator as Christopher Duprey (30) and indicators of drug impairment were observed. Duprey was transported to Northwest Medical Center for minor injuries where he was processed and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/29/2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT:  Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION:

BAIL: NO

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.

 

 

 

Trooper Charlotte Hartman (232)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

May 20, 2025

Williston Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1003512

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                        

STATION: Williston                

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 20, 2025 at approximately 1557 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 2A / Maple Tree Place, Williston

VIOLATION:

  • DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Floyd Wood                                              

AGE: 76

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 20, 2025 at approximately 1557 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after an observed moving violation on Interstate 89 North near mile marker 83.6 in the town of Williston. The operator was identified as Floyd Wood (76) of Hinesburg, VT. 

 

While speaking with Wood, Troopers detected indicators of impairment along with open containers of alcohol in the vehicle.  Wood was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Wood was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on June 10, 2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 10, 2025 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Chittenden

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.

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Petit Larceny, Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms, Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2003427

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: May 20th, 2025 @ 0748 hours

LOCATION: Main Street Fairfax, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny, Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jayson Leclair                                       

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

VICTIM: Trevor Campbell

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 20th, 2025, at approximately 0748 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report from Trevor Campbell (61) of Fairfax, VT that Jayson Leclair (32) of Sheldon, VT had stolen a firearm from Campbell’s residence.

 

To note, Leclair is prohibited from possessing firearms. Leclair was also known to have an active warrant for his arrest. His arrest warrant was for the initial charge of:

 

28 VSA 302 Misdemeanor 4 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

 

Leclair was located at a residence in the town of Sheldon and taken into custody by Troopers for the arrest warrant. Leclair was then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility where he was held on $1,000 bail for the warrant. Leclair was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on May 21st, 2025, at 1300 hours for the charge related to the warrant.

 

To note, Leclair was also issued a citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 24th, 2025, at 0830 hours for the charges of Petit Larceny and Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms. The firearm was located and returned to Campbell.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 05/21/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov