Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

DUI CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004326                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION:          Berlin Barracks                         

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/30/2026

STREET: VT Route 14

TOWN: E. Montpelier

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Colburn Rd

WEATHER:       Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Zachary Austin

AGE: 28    

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Calais, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: no

INJURIES: none

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

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

             

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Washington Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026     0830 hours       

 

 

 

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

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

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002888

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: May 29, 2026, 1727 hours

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

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: John Richard Kourbage                                           

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winhall, VT

 

 

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Westminster / Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Whitingham, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent

 

ACCUSED: Bret Kistner

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:   SSCF

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

 

 

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

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003389

TROOPER:  Jared Blair                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

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

LOCATION: POE, Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Agnes Perry

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

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

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: Upon arrest             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: $100

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

UPDATE: Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

UPDATE:

 

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

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

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

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

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

 

ACCUSED: Michael McElroy                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: Champlain Farms / Shell Station

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026         

COURT: Washinton County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not Included

 

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

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

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Alyssa Nozka                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

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

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

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

 

ACCUSED: Michael McElroy                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: Cumberland Farms

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026         

COURT: Washinton County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not Included

 

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

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

Berlin Barracks / Burglary

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004293

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION:  VT Route 12 S, Northfield

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Samantha Jarvis                                              

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: South Village Mobil

AGE: Business

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Washinton County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not Included

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002885

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/28/2026 2144 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington, VT

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

 

ACCUSED: Ethan Delabruere                                               

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

 

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

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5000

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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

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

 

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Drugs

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4005758                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

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

STREET: Scott Highway

TOWN: Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Witherspoon Rd

WEATHER: Cloudy        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Joseph Greenwood

AGE: 45    

SEAT BELT: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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

 

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a        

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/26, 0830 hours       

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Derby Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002882

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/28/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Gore Rd, Morgan, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Lance Simons                                          

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morgan, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date, the Vermont State Police in conjunction with the Claremont PD of New Hampshire, took Lance Simons (55) of Morgan into custody for an extraditable out of state warrant from New Hampshire. Simons alleged crimes out of New Hampshire are as follows: Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault x12, Felonious Sexual Assault x2, Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault Pattern x6, Attempted Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, Attempted Felonious Sexual Assault x2. Simons was held at Northern State Correctional Facility on a lack of $50,000 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/29/2026 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $50,000

MUG SHOT: AVAILABLE

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

St. Albans Barracks // Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2003377                                         

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle

STATION: St Albans                               

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/28/2026 / 2015 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 36

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

ACCUSED: Michael Marshia

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Fairfield, VT

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Marshia

AGE: 63

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Fairfield, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Camry

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: Non-life-threatening

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 28^th, 2026, at approximately 20:15 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to a crash located on VT Route 36 in the town of Fairfield. Michael Marshia was identified as the operator of the motor vehicle. Marshia was transported to Northwestern Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003375

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/28/2026 at approximately 1944 hours

LOCATION: US Route 2 S Alburg, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: William Mudgett

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 28^th, 2026, at approximately 1944 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle rollover on US Route 2 S in the Town of Alburg, VT. On scene, Troopers were able to identify the operator as William Mudgett (36) of Alburg, VT. While speaking with Mudgett, Mudgett demonstrated signs of impairment.

 

After a thorough investigation, Mudgett was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Mudgett was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Grand Isle County Criminal Court on June 4^th, 2026, at 0830 hours for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/04/2026 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Grand Isle County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple charges

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A1003042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Brandon Degre

STATION: Williston Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: About 7 p.m. March 11, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT

VIOLATION: Simple assault, disorderly conduct, grossly negligent operation

 

ACCUSED: Connie Anania

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police has cited a woman on multiple charges following an investigation related to her conduct, including driving a car, on Dorset Street in South Burlington during a law-enforcement operation and subsequent protest March 11, 2026.

 

Connie Anania, 53, of South Burlington is due to appear at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington to answer charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct, and grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

 

VSP’s investigation determined that Anania drove on a closed section of Dorset Street that was occupied by numerous members of the public and law enforcement at about 7 p.m. March 11, at one point steering toward police and protesters in the median and placing state troopers in fear of being struck by the car.

 

Subsequent investigation identified the driver as Anania, who was cited on Thursday, May 28. Investigators also determined Anania was among demonstrators who impeded a law enforcement vehicle from attempting to leave the area of the protest.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and becomes public following her arraignment.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8:30 a.m. July 9, 2026            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in Burlington

LODGED: no

BAIL: n/a

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 / Suspicious incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A3004275

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Mathew Nadeau

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10-11 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple Street, Waterbury, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Suspicious incident

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious incident that occurred between 10-11 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the area of Maple Street in Waterbury. Anyone with information or video footage from this period of time is asked to call the Vermont State Police’s Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191, or submit a tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

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UPDATE: New Haven Barracks / Missing Juveniles

On May 28, 2026, at approximately 0930 hours, the two juveniles were located safely at a residence in Bristol. The Vermont State Police would like to thank the numerous members of the public that sent tips and assisted in the investigation. Below is the original press release.

 

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5002287

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Iain Carr                            

STATION: New Haven Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: May 27, 2026, at 2027 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chickadee Lane, Starksboro

 

MISSING: Lylla Covey                                                

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

MISSING: Jayden Bolduc                                                

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

 

 

On May 27, 2026, at approximately 2027 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were notified of missing persons on Chickadee Lane in Starksboro. Troopers learned that Lylla Covey (14) and Jayden Bolduc (13) have not been seen since the afternoon of May 27, 2026. Covey was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jean shorts, and Birkenstock shoes. Bolduc was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and camo pants. Their exact whereabouts are unknown, and there are concerns about their well-being.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Covey and Bolduc’s whereabouts is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919. Pictures of Covey and Bolduc have been attached to this release.

 

 

Update No. 1: VSP continues investigation into suspicious 2025 death in Sheldon

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police continues investigation into suspicious 2025 death in Sheldon

 

SHELDON, Vermont (Thursday, May 28, 2026) — The Vermont State Police is asking the public for any information related to a suspicious death that occurred last fall in Franklin County.

 

Matthew Turner, 55, was found dead Oct. 7, 2025, after first responders were called to his home on Bedard Road in Sheldon. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington determined the cause of Mr. Turner’s death was stab wounds of the chest, while the manner of death was listed as undetermined. State police detectives are continuing to investigate this death as suspicious.

 

VSP encourages anyone with information that might aid investigators to call Detective Sgt. Seth Richardson of the Major Crime Unit at 802-241-5031, email him at seth.richardson@vermont.gov, or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Matthew Turner

 

***Initial news release, 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Franklin County town of Sheldon.

 

The investigation began early Tuesday morning, Oct. 7, 2025, when first responders were called to a home on Bedard Road for a report of a man who was unresponsive. Crews located the victim, later identified as 55-year-old Matthew Turner, and he was pronounced dead on scene. The victim’s body was brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy, which was completed Wednesday, Oct. 8. Cause and manner of death remain pending, but the medical examiner notified VSP that the death appears suspicious.

 

Members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit are handling the investigation.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional details are currently available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the case unfolds.

 

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Multiple Barracks/Saturation Patrol

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASEs#: 26A1003950/26A2003337/26A3004252

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                     

STATION:  St. Albans/Williston/Berlin Barracks        

CONTACT#:  802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME:  05-28-26

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89

VIOLATION:  Directed Patrols  

 

 

On May 28th, 2026, between the hours of 0530 and 0800, Troopers from the Saint Albans, Williston and Berlin State Police Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on I-89 from mile marker 122 in Swanton to mile marker 42 in Williamstown.  The purpose of the patrol was to detect and identify aggressive drivers, enforce motor vehicle laws and promote safe driving.

 

Details:

•            Troopers involved: 8

•            Number of traffic stops: 36

•            Number of traffic tickets issued: 13

•            Number of written warnings issued: 30

•            Number of criminal violations: 1

 

Highlights:

-One operator was issued a citation for negligent operation.

-Two operators were ticketed for traveling 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.

-One operator was ticketed for traveling 90 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone.

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind all motorists to drive responsibility, utilize a sober driver, leave a safe distance between vehicles, plan ahead, put their phones down and keep their heads up while driving.

 

The Vermont State Police is planning more traffic safety operations like this in the future to deter aggressive driving during commuting hours. 

 

 

Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

FW: St. Albans Barracks /Missing Corvette from Fletcher / Request for Information

State Police are still attempting to locate the Corvette mentioned in the below media release. Anyone with information is asked to contact VSP St. Albans.

 

From: Kamerling, Michael
Sent: Friday, March 7, 2025 9:05 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks /Missing Corvette from Fletcher / Request for Information

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A2001370

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Lt. Mike Kamerling                           

STATION:    St. Albans           

CONTACT#:  524-5993

 

DATE/TIME:  03/06/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Buck Mountain Road, Fletcher

VIOLATION:  Missing / Stolen Vehicle                                   

 

VICTIM: Charles Hagar

AGE:  65

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: State Police are attempting to locate a missing 1993 Covette belonging to Charles Hagar of Fletcher, VT. In the summer of 2024, Hagar had allowed a friend of his to use the Corvette, but that friend unexpectedly passed away and the whereabouts of the Corvette are currently unknown. At this point this incident is non-criminal and troopers are just asking for public assistance in locating and returning the Corvette to Mr. Hagar. Please call the St. Albans Barracks with any information. (see attached likeness pic)

Traffic Alert - i 91 sb wheelock

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
i 91 sb wheelock has one lane obstructed in the area of mm144 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.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004622

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Shae Riedinger                         

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/27/2026 at 1709 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 north near mile marker 53, Weathersfield, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Brandon Bernier

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Littleton, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to numerous reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 91 near mile marker 53 in the town of Weathersfield (Windsor County), Vermont. The vehicle was located and stopped near mile marker 25.6, in the town of Westminster (Windham County), and the operator was identified as Brandon Bernier (42) of Littleton, NH. While speaking with Bernier, Troopers observed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Bernier was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on June 16, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/16/26 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham 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.

New Haven Barracks / Missing Juveniles

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5002287

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Iain Carr                            

STATION: New Haven Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: May 27, 2026, at 2027 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chickadee Lane, Starksboro

 

MISSING: Lylla Covey                                                

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

MISSING: Jayden Bolduc                                                

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 27, 2026, at approximately 2027 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were notified of missing persons on Chickadee Lane in Starksboro. Troopers learned that Lylla Covey (14) and Jayden Bolduc (13) have not been seen since the afternoon of May 27, 2026. Covey was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jean shorts, and Birkenstock shoes. Bolduc was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and camo pants. Their exact whereabouts are unknown, and there are concerns about their well-being.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Covey and Bolduc’s whereabouts is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919. Pictures of Covey and Bolduc have been attached to this release.