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March 2, 2026

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, March 2-8, 2026

 

Please note: Tuesday, March 3, is Town Meeting Day, a Vermont state holiday, and regular Vermont State Police business offices will be closed. Media should contact a watch commander for any emergent needs.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of March 2-8, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

With the exception of Wednesday, March 4:

Lt. John MacCallum

john.maccallum@vermont.gov

 

Covering Wednesday, March 4:

Lt. Michael Kamerling

michael.kamerling@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Michael Dion

michael.dion@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

 

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000818

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03/02/26 at approximately 0621 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Bradley M. Betit                                                

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 03/02/26 at approximately 0621 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was asked to respond to a residence in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT, for a report of a family fight. Investigation revealed that Betit (40) of Shaftsbury, VT, had committed the offense of Domestic Assault by causing injury to a household member. Betit was placed under arrest,  during which time he resisted arrest, and was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks.

 

Betit was processed at the barracks and transported to the Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charges. 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  03/02/26 at 1300 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.

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Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Assault & Disorderly Conduct

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001722

Trooper Kieran McManus         

STATION: Westminster                   

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 @ 11:29 pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9, Marlboro, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Cooper T. Vanwagner        

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ocean Township, NJ

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/02/2025 at 11:29 pm, the Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance at a residence located on Vermont Route 9 in Marlboro (Windham County), VT. Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster barracks responded, and conducted an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that Cooper T. Vanwagner, 28, of Ocean Township, NJ, had assaulted another individual.

 

Vanwagner was arrested for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Vanwagner was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster for processing.  

 

Vanwagner was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on March 2nd, 2026, at 12:30 pm to answer for the above charges. Vanwagner was issued conditions of release and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $1000.00 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: March 2nd, 2026 @ 12:30 pm                 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1000.00 Cash or Surety

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.

 

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

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Rutland Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4001597

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: March 1, 2026, at 2333 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dawley Rd N, Mount Holly

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Edmund Gaines

AGE: 65

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shrewsbury, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 1, 2026, at approximately 2333 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious male walking around a house in the Town of Mount Holly. Subsequent investigation revealed Edmund Gaines, of Shrewsbury, VT, had gotten his vehicle stuck near Dawley Rd N. During the investigation, Gaines displayed several signs of impairment. Gaines was taken into custody and processed at the Rutland Barracks. At the conclusion of processing, Gaines was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM

             

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

 

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March 1, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001612

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 / 1744 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 12 South, Northfield

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Rebecca Tozier                                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 1744 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Northfield. Investigation led to Rebecca Tozier (44) of Northfield, VT being taken into custody for the suspicion of domestic assault. Troopers located Tozier at her residence, where she was subsequently placed into custody without incident. In addition, Tozier had an active outstanding warrant for her arrest. Tozier was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on March 2nd, 2026, and transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in the Town of South Burlington for lack of $500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500

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.

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Derby Barracks/ Aggravated Assaultx2/ VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5001147

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                           

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 @ 0016 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Natural Hill, Coventry VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated AssaultX2/Violations of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Gary Guyette Jr                                              

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

 

VICTIM: Taylor Falconer

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

VICTIM: Connor Falconer

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brighton, VT  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks responded to a report of an assault on Natural Hill Rd in Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed that Gary Guyette Jr, 38, assaulted multiple people causing serious bodily injury with a weapon. Guyette Jr was also found to be in violation of active court ordered conditions of release. Guyette was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Guyette was ordered held without bail at Northern State Correctional Facility and was cited to appear at Orleans County Superior Court on 03/02/2026 at 1230 Hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 @ 1230 Hours         

COURT: Orleans Country Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held 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.

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

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St Albans Barracks / DUI refusal and Cruelty to a child

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
             
CASE#: 26A2001342
TROOPER:  Andrew Underwood                             
STATION: St Albans Barracks                   
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
 
DATE/TIME: March 1, 2026 / 1606
LOCATION: Route 104 at Highbridge Road
VIOLATION: DUI refusal / Cruelty to a child
 
ACCUSED: Cayla Chaloux                                                                                    
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 1, 2026, at 1606 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 104 and Highbridge Road in Fairfax. During the crash investigation one of the operators, Cayla Chaloux age 38 of St Albans, was found to be under the influence. Chaloux was taken into custody and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. At the time of operation Chaloux had two children restrained in car seats in the vehicle. Chaloux was released on a citation to appear at the Franklin Superior Court Criminal Division on March 17, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer to the charges of DUI-refusal and Cruelty to a child.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE:    03-17-26            
COURT: Franklin
LODGED – LOCATION:   
BAIL:
MUG SHOT: N


Trooper Andrew Underwood (222)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

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St Albans Barracks / Request For Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2001315

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson

STATION: St. Albans Barracks  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: February 27, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Georgia Maplefield's

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation


 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 1829 hours, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call for a retail theft located at the Georgia Maplefield's in Georgia, VT.  The Vermont State Police are looking to identify the two males in the attached photos. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.



Trooper Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3000812                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Colin Shepley

STATION:          Shaftsbury Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 at 1552 hours.

STREET: Buck Hill Road

TOWN: Shaftsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Rod and Gun Club Road

WEATHER:       Clear and 26 degrees.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: James A. Salerno

AGE: 41

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate to front end.

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were called to a truck that had gone off the roadway and struck a mailbox. Upon arrival Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as James A. Salerno of Shaftsbury, VT. Salerno displayed signs of impairment and was screened for suspicion of DUI.

 

Salerno was ultimately arrested for DUI and transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing. Salerno was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 03/16/2026 at 0830 hours. Salerno was later released to a sober party.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 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 Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

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RE: Traffic Alert - Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham

Roadway is back open.

 

Bridgette Hartman

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, Vermont 05158

(802) 722-4600 Business

(802) 722-4690 Fax

Bridgette.hartman@vermont.gov

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2026 3:30 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham has both lanes obstructed in the area of near McBride Rd 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.

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Traffic Alert - Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham has both lanes obstructed in the area of near McBride Rd 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.

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St. Albans Barracks / Request for information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2001112

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa

STATION: St. Albans Barracks  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: February 18, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburgh and Essex Jct.

VIOLATION: Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 12:15 PM, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call about fraudulent use of a stolen debit card.  The Vermont State Police are looking to speak with the two people in the attached images. They were in the attached red Ford Explorer with a cargo tray connected to the back hitch. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

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Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000763

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: February 27, 2026, 1422 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Exit 3, Sunderland

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Rodney Maurice Smith                                              

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester Center, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 27, 2026, at approximately 1422 hours, Troopers observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations and conducted a traffic stop. Contact with the operator, identified as Rodney Maurice Smith of Manchester Center, VT, prompted an investigation. Mr. Smith was arrested on suspicion of DUI - Drugs and processed at the Shaftsbury Barracks. He was cited and ordered to appear in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 27, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: April 27, 2026, 0830 hours            

COURT: Bennington 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.

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Williston Barracks / Grand Larceny

 



STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1001372

TROOPER:  Kevin Rea                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/15/2026 / 18:14 hours

LOCATION: Cambridge Village Market, Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Charles Blondin

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

ACCUSED: Chad Limoge

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 02/15/2026, at approximately 18:14 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks received a report of a theft at the Cambridge Village Market in the Town of Cambridge, VT.  Numerous propane tanks were found to have been stolen from the market.

 

On 2/26/26 Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks and Wardens from Vermont Fish and Wildlife executed a search warrant at a residence on Westford-Milton Rd, in the town of Westford. Through investigation, Troopers developed probable cause that Charles Blondin (59) and Chad Limoge (38) committed the crime of Grand Larceny. The two individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Williston Barracks for Processing. Per the order of the court, they were issued conditions of release and a citation ordering them to appear in the Lamoille County Criminal Court on 03/04/2026, at 1230 hours for the above charge. 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/04/2026 at 1230 hours             

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: No          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Unlawful Restraint & Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000804

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Craig Negrin                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03-01-2026/0257 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree, Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED:  Benjamin Farrington                                             

AGE:     31         

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 1, 2026, at approximately 0257 hours, the Vermont State Police dispatch reported a Family Fight at Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont.

 

Upon arrival, an investigation ensued, as a result, Benjamin Farrington (31) was arrested for Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree and Domestic Assault.

 

Benjamin Farrington (31) was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks and released on Conditions with a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours            

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Not Lodged

BAIL: None

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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 the arraignment time.

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #3

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001770

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/28/2026 at 00:11 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION:  US Rt 302 / US Rt 5

VIOLATION: DUI #3

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Currier

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bath, NH

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Wells River, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Currier. As Troopers spoke with Currier indicators of impairment were detected. Currier was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford outpost for processing. Currier was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/11/2026 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Orange County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: No          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

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Traffic Alert - Stratton Mountain Access Rd

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Stratton Mountain Access Rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of Entire rd due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

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Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001687

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Zachary Kunow                           

STATION:   Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026 at approximately 1829 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pikes Falls Road, Jamaica, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Liam D. Millette                                           

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manville, Rhode Island

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/28/2026, at approximately 1829 hours, Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Pikes Falls Road, in the town Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers located the operator in the area of the crash and identified him as Liam D. Millette, 28 of Manville, Rhode Island. While interacting with Millette, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Millette was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI. Millette was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 03/17/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   03/17/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – 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.

 

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February 28, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

        

CASE#: 26B3000792

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                      

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: February 28th, 2026, at approximately 1920 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7, Shaftsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Leonard Swerdlof                                               

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New York, New York

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks were conducting speed enforcement on US Route 7 near mile marker 17 in the town of Shaftsbury. The posted speed limit in that area is 55 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with RADAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 101 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Leonard Swerdlof (36). Swerdlof was issued a criminal citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 04/13/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/13/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – 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 the arraignment time.

 

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