Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004557                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/1961 @ 0530 hours

STREET: Brookfield Road

TOWN: Berlin

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Paine Turnpike South

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: Exit 7

WEATHER:       Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Dwan Jr

AGE: 64     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dedham, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Acura

VEHICLE MODEL: MDX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Possible Minor Injury

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one vehicle crash in the area of Paine Turnpike South and Brookfield Road in the Town of Berlin. Investigation revealed that Daniel Dwan Jr (64) was travelling south on Interstate 89, in the area of exit 7, when his vehicle hydroplaned and his vehicle departed the roadway. Dwan's vehicle rolled once and collided with a fence separating Interstate 89 from Brookfield Road. His vehicle came to rest on Brookfield Road pointing north. Dwan was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) for evaluation of minor injuries. The roadway was cleared of all hazards, and the regular flow of traffic was able to resume.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Berlin Fire Department, Barre Town EMS, and Action Towing.

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003622

TROOPER: Jared Blair                      

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 at approximately 0121 hours

LOCATION: Highgate

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Nicole Marcheterre

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/07/2026 at approximately 0121 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were notified of an incident on Old Dock Rd in the town of Highgate. During the investigation it was reported that an involved party, Nicole Marcheterre (40) had left the scene in a motor vehicle. Marcheterre returned to the scene while Troopers were still conducting their investigation.

 

After an investigation, Marcheterre was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Marcheterre was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on June 23rd, 2026, at 0800 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003616

TROOPER: Bodey Towle                      

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours

LOCATION: Berkshire Port of Entry

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: James Cooper

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Fairfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were notified that a vehicle operated by James Cooper had attempted to enter the U.S. at the Berkshire Point of Entry. Border Patrol advised Cooper appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

 

After a thorough investigation, Cooper was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Cooper was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on June 23rd, 2026, at 0800 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004244

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic                      

STATION:  VSP Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 @ 2226 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 Northbound, exit 16, Colchester

VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Jordain Williams                                            

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Williston, were notified of a single vehicle crash on I89 northbound in the town of Colchester. Upon arrival it was determined that the occupants had left the scene of the crash on foot. Minutes later Colchester Police advised they had located the occupants of the vehicle on Blakely Road in the town of Colchester. Troopers arrived on scene and made contact with all occupants from the vehicle involved. Throughout the interaction, the operator, Jordain Williams (28), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Williams was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Williams was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and ultimately issued a citation and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/21/26 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Chittenden County Criminal Court

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.

 

Trooper Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
Tel: 802-878-7111

 

Derby Barracks / Fatal Crash Update

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:             26A5002702                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/20/2026 @ 1933 hours

STREET: VT RT 105

TOWN: Derby

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Salem Derby Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Aiden Lamoureaux

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? NO

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo

VEHICLE MODEL: XC70

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaling

INJURIES: FATAL

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

 

PASSENGER: Aiden Farrand

AGE: 19

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

INJURIES: Serious non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: North Country / UVM Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Newport Ambulance Service, Orleans Ambulance and Derby Line Fire Department responded to the report of a single vehicle crash with possible serious injuries. The operator was identified as Aiden Lamoureux (20) who was operating a white Volvo XC70. Lamoureux was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. The passenger was identified as Aiden Farrand (19) who sustained serious non life-threatening injuries.

 

Investigation revealed Lamoureux was traveling north on Salem Derby Rd, crossed VT RT 105, traveling off the roadway and into a field where the vehicle rolled several times.

 

This crash is still under investigation and anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash are asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802 334 881.

 

Lamoureaux passed away due to the injuries sustained from the crash.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Westminster Barracks / Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004940

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                       

STATION: Westminster Barracks       

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at 1807 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Southbound Exit 6, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Julio Cabassa Rodriguez                                          

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester (Hillsborough County), New Hampshire

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 6, 2026, at approximately 1807 hours, a Trooper from the Westminster State Police Barracks was on patrol on Interstate 91 Southbound when a motorcycle was observed traveling at speeds in excess of 106 miles per hour. A traffic stop was conducted without incident, and the operator was identified as Julio Cabassa Rodriguez (33) of Manchester (Hillsborough County), New Hampshire. Cabassa Rodriguez was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on August 4, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/04/2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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.

 

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

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004909

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                           

STATION: Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2026 at 2053 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Brockways Mills Road, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Heidebrecht                                             

AGE: (42)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 5, 2026, at approximately 2053 hours, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks responded to a vehicle off the roadway on Brockways Mills Road, in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. While interacting with the operator, Daniel Heidebrecht (42), of Vermont, Troopers detected signs of impairment. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Heidebrecht was later released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on June 23, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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.

 

 

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

 

Derby Barracks/Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation Arrest

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

  

CASE#:26A5003094

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. A. Drew                          

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 @ 0100 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Irasburg, VT

VIOLATION(S):

1. Excessive Speed
2. Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Devon John

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 6/6/2025, at approximately 0100 hours, on US Route 5 in Irasburg, VT, a motor vehicle violation of speeding was observed; 92mph in a posted 50mph zone. A Traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Devon John, (23) of Newport, VT. John was ordered held by at Northern State Correctional Facility on $500.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/08/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Orleans

LODGED – LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $500.00

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Sergeant Abigail Drew

Patrol Commander

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

Shaftsbury Barracks / One Car Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3003070

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin Shepley

STATION" Shaftsbury Barracks         

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at 0946 hours.

STREET: VT Route 9

TOWN: Woodford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Bennington Town Line

WEATHER: Cloudy and 75 degrees.              

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Elizabeth Grove

AGE: 32     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Greenbush, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Niro

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one car crash in the area of 221 VT Route 9 in the Town of Woodford. Investigation revealed that Elizabeth Grove was travelling east on VT Route 9 when she briefly fell asleep and her vehicle departed the south side of the roadway. Grove's vehicle struck a fire hydrant and several small trees before coming to rest off the roadway. Grove was transported to SVMC for evaluation of minor injuries.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Bennington Rural Fire Department, Bennington Rescue Squad, Bennington Water Department, and Walt's Towing.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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.

 

 

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

Derby Barracks / Weapons offenses

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003096

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                          

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 0410

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 105, Charleston, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, and Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Mariah Colby                                               

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, 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 received a report of an individual threatening others with a firearm at a residence on VT Route 105 in the Town of Charleston, VT. Responding Troopers located the accused, Mariah Colby, age 21 of Charleston, VT, who had been disarmed of the firearm prior to Troopers arrival.

 

Investigation revealed that while intoxicated, Colby threatened several individuals with the firearm. No injuries were reported. Colby was arrested and was later held without bail at Northern State Correctional Facility by the Orleans Criminal Court. Colby was cited to appear in Orleans Criminal Court on 6/8/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to the charges of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, and Reckless Endangerment.  

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/8/2026 at 12:30PM           

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without

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

 

Derby Barracks / Motor vehicle and horse collision

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5003087                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2026 2151 hours

STREET: VT Route 5A (Willoughby Lake Road)

TOWN: Brownington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: South of Pepin Road

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dean Burns

AGE: 66    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Impala

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Hood, windshield, roof

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Orleans Ambulance, and Orleans Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a car and a horse on VT Route 5A, Willoughby Lake Road, in the Town of Brownington, VT.

 

Responders arrived on scene and learned that the operator of the vehicle, Dean Burns, age 66 of Woodbury, VT, was traveling south when he encountered several horses standing on or near the roadway, and his vehicle collided with one. Burns and his passenger sustained no injury. The vehicle suffered major damage to the front end, hood, windshield, and roof.

 

The horse suffered fatal injuries and was euthanized. The owners of the horses arrived on scene and advised the horses broke out of their containment fence. The other horses were contained by the owners and returned to their property.

 

Ray's Towing was dispatched to remove the vehicle from the roadway.

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

St. Albans Barracks // Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003602

TROOPER:  Bodey Towle                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at approximately 0036 hours

LOCATION: Reservior Rd, Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jason Bessette

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 6^th, 2026, at approximately 0036 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were speaking with individuals about an unrelated incident on Reservior Rd in the town of Enosburgh, when Troopers witnessed a male that they knew as Jason Bessette of St. Albans, VT. Bessette was known by Troopers to have an active warrant for his arrest.

 

Bessette was taken into custody for the warrant. Bessette was then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans, where he was held on $1000 bail. Bessette was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 8^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

23 VSA 674(b) Misdemeanor 1 VEHICLE OPERATION - LICENSE SUSPENDED #1 FOR DUI

 

23 VSA 674(b) Misdemeanor 2 VEHICLE OPERATION - LICENSE SUSPENDED #1 FOR DUI

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/08/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

New Haven Barracks / VCOR x2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5002442

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson                          

STATION: VSP New Haven                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/5/2026 at approximately 2302 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Bingham Street, Cornwall

VIOLATION: VCOR x2

 

ACCUSED: Gary Ryan Atwood                                          

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cornwall, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks received a report of a noise disturbance at a residence on South Bingham Street, in Cornwall, VT. The State Police responded and found Atwood to be violating two active conditions of release. 

 

Atwood was placed under arrest for Violation of Conditions of Release. Atwood was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Atwood was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/8/2026            

COURT: Addison County Criminal Court

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.

 

 

Trooper Kelsey Dobson (426)

Vermont State Police

Troop “B”, New Haven Barracks

Tel: (802) 388-4919

kelsey.dobson@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003064

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 5, 2026, 2328 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 31, Manchester, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Malik Malcom Shukree Henderson                                              

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fort Meade, MD

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 5, 2026, at approximately 2328 hours, on US Route 7 in Manchester, VT, Troopers observed a vehicle driving northbound near mile marker 31.0 at a speed of 93 mph. The posted speed in that area is 55 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Malik Malcom Shukree Henderson (30) of Fort Meade, MD. Henderson was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division, on July 20, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 20, 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006062

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                      

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/5/2026 at 2009 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Curtis Harlow

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/5/2026 at approximately 1728 hours, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop.  A passenger of the motor vehicle was identified as Curtis Harlow. Investigation revealed that Harlow was violating active conditions of release when he was in contact with a protected person. Harlow was taken into custody and ultimately lodged at NECC on lack of $500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/8/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:  NECC

BAIL: $500

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.

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Criminal Threatening

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 4, 2026, 1711 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Green Mountain Trailer Park, Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Elijah Amidon                                              

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 4, 2026, at approximately 1711 hours, Troopers responded to a report of threats made by an individual at Green Mountain Trailer Park in Pownal, VT. Through investigation it was determined Elijah Amidon (19) of Pownal, VT, made threats towards several family members. Amidon was cited for Criminal Threatening and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 20, 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.

Berlin Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004527                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn

STATION:          Berlin Barracks                         

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2026 at 2042 hours

STREET: U.S. Route 2

TOWN: Cabot

WEATHER:       Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sanjiv Rimal

AGE: 61    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex Junction, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a crash on U.S. Route 2 in the town of Cabot. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator as 61-year-old Sanjv Rimal. While speaking with Rimal, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Subsequent investigation led to Rimal being arrested for Suspicion of DUI. Rimal was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing without incident. Rimal was released with a citation to answer to the above charge.

 

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LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior- Washington Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/25/2026    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.

 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100, Hyde Park

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 100 in Hyde Park between VT Route 100C and Whitaker Rd has been re-opened to all traffic.

 

Please drive carefully.

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004685

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                            

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026 @ 0118 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 103, Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Eluding (Felony), Eluding (Misdemeanor) x2, Gross Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed x2

 

ACCUSED: Tristan Anderson

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Andover (Windsor County), Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks observed a motor vehicle violation on Vermont Route 103 in the town of Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont and attempted to affect a traffic stop on the vehicle. The operator, later identified as Tristian Anderson (21) of Andover (Windham County), Vermont fled the area at a high rate of speed. Investigation led to Troopers locating Anderson at a residence in the town Guilford (Windham County), Vermont. On June 4, 2026, Anderson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Anderson was released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on 06/05/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/05/2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003026

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 4, 2026, 1900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Timothy L. Button                                               

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 4, 2026, at approximately 1900 hours, on US Route 7 in Pownal, Troopers observed a vehicle driving southbound at a speed of 85 mph. The posted speed in that area is 50 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Timothy L. Button (26) of Bennington, VT. Button was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division, on July 20, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 20, 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100 Hyde Park

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 100 is shut down between VT Route 100C and Whitaker Rd in Hyde Park due to a Fire Incident.

 

This incident is expected to last for several hours.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate. 

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3004488

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  June 4th, 2026, at approximately 1834 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Berlin, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Joel

AGE:  21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: McLean, Virginia

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near Exit 7 in the Town of Berlin. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with LIDAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 102 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Benjamin Joel (21) of McLean, Virginia. Joel was issued a criminal citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 09, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/09/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Washington 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 arraignment time.