Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3008809                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 @ 1454 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 12

TOWN: Middlesex, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Horn of the Moon Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry and Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Katheryn Mackenzie

AGE: 39

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Passenger Side Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Vermont Route 12 and Horn of the Moon Road in the Town of Middlesex, VT.  Investigation revealed Mackenzie was traveling north on Vermont Route 12, when she became distracted and collided with a guardrail. Mackenzie reported no injuries from the crash, and her vehicle sustained minor damage. Montpelier EMS and Bee There Towing responded and assisted with the crash.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Oct. 19-25, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Through Thursday, Oct. 22

Lt. Michael Dion

michael.dion@vermont.gov

 

Beginning Friday, Oct. 23

Lt. Owen Ballinger

owen.ballinger@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Brittani Barone

brittani.barone@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

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2006045

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                    

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at approximately 1110 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Norman Bevins                                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 19, 2026, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified that Norman Bevins, 52, of Bethel, Vermont had an extraditable warrant out of New Hampshire for felony possession of methamphetamine. Troopers were aware that Bevins was currently being held at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, Vermont on Vermont warrants. Bevins was subsequently charged with the additional crime of Fugitive from Justice.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 1230 hours       

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without bail

MUG SHOT: NA

 

 

 

*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.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

Williston Barracks / VCOR, VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007849

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                         

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 18^th, 2026 / 2128 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterville, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Michael Buchanan, Jr                                             

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 18^th, 2026, at approximately 2128 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a restraining order violation that occurred in Waterville. State Police ultimately located Michael Buchanan, Jr, 34, of Johnson, at a residence in Johnson, and were assisted by Morristown and Stowe Police Departments. Investigation revealed that Buchanan was in violation of his Conditions of Release and a Final Relief From Abuse Order.

 

Buchanan was placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then transported to the Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 19^th, 2026 / 1230 hours         

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $5,000

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.

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006041

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                        

STATION: Royalton                      

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/18/26 // 2315hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sand Hill Rd, Bethel

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Norman Bevins                                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located Norman Bevins, 52, at a residence in Bethel. Bevins was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks before being issued a citation to appear in the Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division. Bevins was lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility on $55,000 consecutive bail for his outstanding warrants, listed below.

13 VSA 2501 - GRAND LARCENY >$900 (FELONY)

 

13 VSA 2561(b) - BUY, RECEIVE, SELL, POSSESS, CONCEAL STOLEN PROPERTY >$900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 7559(a) - VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE (FELONY)

13 VSA 3705(c) - UNLAWFUL TRESPASS MOTOR VEHICLE - FIRST OFFENSE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2575(1) - RETAIL THEFT IN EXCESS OF $900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 2561(b) - BUY, RECEIVE, SELL, POSSESS, CONCEAL STOLEN PROPERTY >$900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 7559(a) - VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENTFRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (FELONY)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (FELONY)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (OTHER)

13 VSA 2029(d) - HOME IMPROVEMENTFRAUD, LOSS - FAILURE TO REGISTER (OTHER)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (OTHER)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (OTHER)

18 VSA 4234a(a)(2) - METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION (FELONY)

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/26        

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: MVCF    

BAIL: $55,000

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.

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Ivan Michels                             

STATION: Royalton                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10-18-26 / 2350

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sand Hill Rd

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Tiffany Wills                                               

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT

 

VICTIM: N/A

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10-18-26 Vermont State Police - Royalton came into contact with Tiffany Wills while attempting to locate another individual. It was determined Wills had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear for the following charges:

 

    1. Burglary into an occupied dwelling (misdemeanor)

    2. Grand larceny (felony)

    3. Buy, receive, sell, possess or conceal stolen property (felony)

    4. Unlawful mischief (felony)

    5. Aggravated vehicle operation without owner's consent (felony)

    6. Leaving the scene of a crash (felony)

    7. DUI - drugs (misdemeanor)

 

Wills was lodged on $200 bail and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 10-19-26 at 1230.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10-19-26 / 1230            

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center     

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005639

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 18, 2026, approx. 1715 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dewey Street, Bennington

VIOLATION: Operating without a driver's license; Resisting arrest

 

ACCUSED: Malaki Barnes                                               

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The operator, identified as Malaki Barnes (19) of Bennington, VT, was found to be in violation of the criminal offense of operating without a driver's license. When Troopers attempted to take Barnes into custody, he resisted arrest and fled the traffic stop in his vehicle. Barnes later turned himself in at the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks, where he was processed and issued a citation. Barnes was ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 14, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 14, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No  

BAIL: No

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005549

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/15/26 @ 1031 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Mile Marker 22/8

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Elizabeth James                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: San Antonio, Texas

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Vermont State Police Trooper observed a vehicle traveling South on US Route 7 in the area of mile marker 23 traveling at 90 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone and weaving in and out of traffic. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and the operator, identified as Elizabeth James (45), was ultimately arrested for excessive speed and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 12/07/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/07/26 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:   NA 

BAIL: NA

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.

Derby Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A5006002                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 @ 1615 hours

STREET: Vt Route 114

TOWN: Norton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Brousseau Mountain Rd

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Caeley McCarthy

AGE: 22   

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Stewartstown, NH.

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Reported minor

HOSPITAL: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Colebrook, NH.

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Derby Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash with possible injuries near the address of 2959 Vt Route 114 in the Town of Norton, Vt.  Investigation revealed McCarthy was traveling east on Vt Route 114, failed to initiate a slight left-hand turn, traveled off the right-hand side of the road ultimately colliding with a tree. McCarthy was transported to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital for injuries reported in the crash. Beecher Falls Fire, 45 Parallel EMS and Rays Towing responded and assisted with the crash. 

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009235

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Joseph Galusha                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2026 at 0049 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N MM49, Weathersfield (Windsor County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Negligent Operation with Injury Resulting, Leaving the Scene of the Accident with Injury Resulting

 

ACCUSED: Jabari Carr

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on I-91 Northbound near Mile Marker 49, in the town of Weathersfield (Windsor County), VT. While in route, Troopers were notified the operator, and multiple occupants of the vehicle, left the scene of the crash. One of the occupants from the vehicle was on scene with injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.  

 

Troopers later located all occupants and identified the operator as Jabari Carr, 20, of Sutton, VT.  During the investigation, indicators of impairment were observed. Carr was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks for processing. Carr was released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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

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

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007867

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-17-26 / 0038 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West St / Cottage St, Rutland City

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Joziah Cox

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 17, 2026, at approximately 0038 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were on patrol in Rutland City, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop on Cottage St near West St.

 

Troopers identified the operator as Joziah Cox of Clarendon, VT. While speaking to Cox, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Cox was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland Town for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Cox was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1000 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.

 

 

 

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1009232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                         

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 at approx. 2102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-131, Cavendish, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:  Deegan Aiken

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a single vehicle crash that occurred on VT-131 in the town of Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined that Deegan Aiken (22), of Ludlow, VT was under the influence of intoxicants while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. Aiken was subsequently arrested and transported to Springfield Police Department for processing. Aiken was later released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: INCLUDED

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI 1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010617

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: October 17, 2026, at approximately 1938

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 / Lake Morey Rd

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Dubuque                                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 1938 hours, a Trooper from the St. Johnsbury Barracks was patrolling US Route 5 near Lake Morey Rd in Fairlee and observed a motor vehicle violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and signs of impairment were observed. The operator, Nicholas Dubuque, underwent Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and at the conclusion was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Bradford Outpost and released with a citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 11/4/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/4/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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

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

Derby Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash Fatal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:26A5005985

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2026 @ 2122 Hours

STREET: VT Route 58

TOWN: Brownington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hunt Hill Rd

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Thomas Campbell

AGE: 68

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: CRV

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front and right side damage

INJURIES: Fatal

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 10/16/2026 at approximately 2122 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash on VT Route 58 near the intersection with Hunt Hill Rd in the Town of Brownington. Through investigation, it was determined that Vehicle #1 was traveling eastbound on VT route 58 before exiting the roadway, traveling down and embankment, and striking a tree. The operator of Vehicle #1, Thomas Campbel (68) of Charleston, Vermont, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The cause of the crash is still under investigation

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Orleans Fire Department and Orleans Ambulance Services.

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5006003

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 @ 1717 Hours

STREET: Black River Rd

TOWN: Craftsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 14

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Ruetz

AGE:  37

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Walden, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tundra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Side and roof damage

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on Black River Rd in the Town of Craftsbury, VT.  Troopers and Deputies of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department responded and met with the operator Michael Ruetz.  While speaking with Ruetz, Troopers noticed indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigation placed Ruetz under arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence.  Ruetz was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and released on a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court.

 

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 @ 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.

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009228

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 at 1845 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 5 / Rounds Hill Rd, Putney (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Tavish Snow

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, while on routine patrol, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 5 and Rounds Hill Rd, in Putney (Windham County), VT. Troopers identified the operator as Tavish Snow, 35, of Putney, VT.  During the investigation, indicators of impairment were observed. Snow was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. Snow was released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 11/10/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 at 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.

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009187

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus                        

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/26 @ 0044 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 and River Road, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Abigail Squiers                                             

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on US Route 5 near the intersection of River Road in the Town of Putney, VT (Windham County) for a motor vehicle violation.  Further investigation revealed the operator of the vehicle, identified as Abigail Squiers, 23, of Vernon, was under the influence of alcohol.  Squiers was placed under arrest and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing.  She was released with a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 11/10/2026 at 0830 hours. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / VCOR and Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008731

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                   

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waitsfield, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release and Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Kyle Farnham                                               

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waitsfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 17^th, 2026, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to an address on Verd Mont Road in Waitsfield VT for an ongoing investigation. While Troopers were on scene, they identified Kyla Farnham (28) at the residence. Further investigation revealed he was in violation of his court ordered conditions of release and he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Farnham was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Berlin for processing.  Farnham was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division, on October 19, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer for the above charge. Due to lack of bail Farnham was transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury and released into their custody.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: $1200

MUG SHOT: Image 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.