*UPDATE* St. Johnsbury Barracks / Three Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001655                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: February 25, 2026, at approximately 0851 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 S

TOWN: Thetford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM82.4

WEATHER: Cloudy, snowfall

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, partial snow cover

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Ronin Moulton

AGE: 20    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Serious, Non-Life Threating

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Angela Pero

AGE: 51

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

PASSENGER: Cameron Jarvis

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: International

VEHICLE MODEL: Plow Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate rear damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Brynna Riley

AGE: 33

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VHEICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: None

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 0851 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported two vehicle crash on Interstate 91 S MM82.4. Initial reports were that a truck struck a State of Vermont Agency of Transportation plow truck.

 

Troopers arrived in scene and determined a 2017 International Plow Truck was plowing snow in the passing lane when a 2009 Ford F150 rear ended it. The operator, Ronin Moulton, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The plow truck was operated by AOT member Angela Pero and Cameron Jarvis from AOT was the passenger. Pero and Jarvis were evaluated by EMS roadside. A third vehicle exited the roadway to avoid the collision but suffered no damage.

 

Troopers also issued a VCVC to a passing motorist who was recording the crash scene on their phone while passing the scene. Motorists are reminded to slow down and to not use portable electronic devices when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.

 

Troopers were assisted at the scene by members of the Thetford Fire Department, Upper Valley Ambulance and the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

 

This crash remains under investigation. An updated press release will be issued at a later time.

 

***UPDATE***

On February 27, 2026, Troopers met with Moulton and issued him a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court to answer to the charge of DUI#1 and Negligent Operation. Moulton was also issued a VCVC for not having liability insurance. Additional paperwork was also issued for offenses related to underage drinking. Moulton will appear on April 29, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges.

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, February 18, 2026 through Tuesday, February 84, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Shan McGlynn, 52, of Williamstown, VT was stopped by Trooper Colin Connery on February 24, 2026, at 1:52 PM on VT Route 14 in Sharon. He has been cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on April 7, 2026.

Allison Roth, 58, of Quechee, VT was stopped by the Quechee Inn on February 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM by Trooper Colin Connery. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on April 7, 2026.

Christopher Jones, 53, of Barnard, VT was stopped by Trooper Charles Gardner on February 18, 2026, at 12:14 PM on US Route 4 and Aspen East in Killington. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland Court on March 30, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

Update No. 1: Williston Barracks / Fatal crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A1010081                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow

STATION: VSP Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 5:22 p.m. Dec. 17, 2025

STREET: Interstate 89 South

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 72.6 (Bolton)

WEATHER: Clear, darkness

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Timothy Wooster

AGE: 45   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tundra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive Front End Damage, Totaled

INJURIES: Serious non-life-threatening Injuries

HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Hailey Westcot

AGE: 21   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Extensive, Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

 

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Douglas Bailey

AGE: 50  

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, NH

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Cascadia

VEHICLE MODEL: Freightliner

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy Front End Damage

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

The Vermont State Police has continued to investigate a wrong-way multi-vehicle crash that occurred Dec. 17, 2025, on Interstate 89 in Bolton and resulted in the death of one motorist.

 

State police determined that the wrong-way driver, 45-year-old Timothy Wooster of Jericho, had been traveling north in the southbound lanes for about 1.5 miles before colliding head-on with a southbound vehicle driven by 21-year-old Hailey Westcot of Northfield, who died at the scene.

 

As a result of VSP’s investigation, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, troopers issued Wooster a citation through his attorney for the following charges:

 

• Second-degree murder.
• Grossly negligent operation with death resulting.
• Aggravated assault — 12 counts.
• Reckless endangerment — 12 counts.

 

Wooster was ordered to appear for arraignment at 10:30 a.m. March 12, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington.

 

No additional details are currently available. The affidavits of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Wooster’s arraignment. Members of the news media should call the court clerk’s office to confirm details of the hearing.

 

 

***Initial news release, 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2026***

At about 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, the Vermont State Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 89. Reports indicated a vehicle was travelling northbound in the southbound lane in the area of mile marker 71, in the town of Bolton. As troopers were responding, dispatchers received reports of a multi-vehicle crash on the interstate.

 

Investigation revealed Vehicle #1 was travelling northbound when it crossed the median into the southbound lane. Vehicle #1 continued driving north in the southbound lane until colliding head-on with Vehicle #2. Vehicle #3 was travelling southbound in the travel lane when the head-on collision happened ahead, and Vehicle #3 collided with Vehicle #2, causing a roll-over and further damage.

 

Operator #1 was transported to University of Vermont Medical Center to be treated for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

Operator #2 was pronounced deceased at the scene and subsequently transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington.

Operator #3 was evaluated on scene and did not report any injuries.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted by Williston Police Department, DMV Enforcement & Safety, the Williston Fire Department, Bolton Rescue, and Richmond Fire & Rescue.

Operator #1, Timothy Wooster, was cited on a charge of Grossly Negligent Operation with Death Resulting. Further charges will be determined upon continued investigation of the incident.

This investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to contact Trooper Shawn Morrow at the Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111. Anonymous tips can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: n/a

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in Burlington

COURT DATE/TIME: 10:30 a.m. March 12, 2026

 

Vermont Drug Task Force / Multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26H2000103, 26H2000105

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

DATE/TIME: February 23rd, 2026

LOCATION: 32 Fairgrounds Road, Brattleboro, VT

ACCUSED: Mark Kriskov                                                     

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION:

• Sale of cocaine, four counts
• Conspiracy
• Violation of conditions
• Operating a drug house
• Possession of fentanyl
• Trafficking of fentanyl
• Selling or dispensing on school grounds, four counts

 

ACCUSED: Justin Nation

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Hartford, CT

VIOLATION:

• Sale of cocaine
• Possession of fentanyl
• Trafficking fentanyl into VT
• Trafficking fentanyl
• Conspiracy
• Unlawful manufacturing
• Possession of cocaine
• Possession of a firearm while committing a felony
• Selling or dispensing on school grounds

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force and the Brattleboro Police Department arrested Justin Nation, 33, of East Hartford, Connecticut, and Mark Kriskov, 63, of Brattleboro.  The arrests stemmed from a months-long drug investigation conducted by detectives with the Vermont Drug Task Force into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine from 32 Fairground Rd. in Brattleboro.

The VDTF investigation involved the use of confidential informants who purchased cocaine from Kriskov on four occasions and from Nation on one occasion. Two separate searches of an apartment at 32 Fairground Rd. yielded 885 bags of suspected fentanyl, weighing about 22 grams; 111 grams of crack cocaine; a firearm; and evidence of manufacturing cocaine base. During Nation's arrest, he was found to be in possession of currency and several grams of crack cocaine. VDTF members coordinated with law enforcement personnel in Hartford, Connecticut, to secure additional firearms that were located at Nation's place of residence in Connecticut.

 

Nation and Kriskov were processed at the Brattleboro Police Department. Nation was transported and jailed at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield. Nation's bail on the various charges was set at $50,000. Nation appeared on Feb. 23 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro.

 

Kriskov was cited and ordered to appear April 21, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro.

The Vermont Drug Task Force thanks the Brattleboro and Hartford police departments for their assistance in these investigations.

 

Kriskov and Nation are being prosecuted by the Windham County State's Attorney's Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-722-4600 or submit a tip anonymously via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavits of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following the suspects' arraignment.

                                                  

- 30 -

 

Derby Barracks / Unlawful Mischief / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5001095

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola                             

STATION: Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/27/2026 / 0715 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hometown Hardware, VT RT 100, Westfield, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/27/2026, at approximately 0715 hours, the Vermont State Police were advised of a front door window that was broken at Hometown Hardware located on VT RT 100 in the Town of Westfield, VT. A trooper responded to the scene and evidence suggested the window was purposely broken but at this time it does not appear entry inside was made or that anything was taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Joshua Mikkola at Joshua.Mikkola@Vermont.gov or call 802-334-8881 or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Derby Barracks / Arrest on warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5001069

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sgt. Joshua Mikkola                           

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/25/2026 / 2028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 58, Brownington

VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

 

ACCUSED: Kirk Wilcox                                            

AGE: 65

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/25/2026, at approximately 2028 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a reported threatening subject and altercation taking place at a residence on VT RT 58 in Brownington, VT. Troopers responded and made contact with all the residents. One of the subjects inside was identified as Kirk Wilcox, 65, of Brownington, VT who was learned to have an active in-state arrest warrant. The warrant was for failure to appear, and bail was set at $500. The underlying offenses were for Felony - DUI#3 or Subsequent and Misdemeanor - Driving with a Criminally Suspended License. Wilcox was taken into custody and transported to Northern State Correctional facility.

 

St. Albans Barracks // Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001296

TROOPER:  Bodey Towle                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/27/2026 at approximately 0417 hours

LOCATION: Cook Road Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Liberty Frechette

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 27^th, 2026, at approximately 0417 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a 911 hangup call at an address on Cook Road in the Town of Highgate. During the investigation, Liberty Frechette (21) of Highgate, VT was encountered and known to have an active warrant for her arrest.

 

Frechette was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Center in South Burlington where he was held on $200 bail. Frechette was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Frechette to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on February 27^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrants contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 2575(1) Misdemeanor 1 RETAIL THEFT - $250 OR LESS

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 02/27/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Center        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4001488            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On February 26, 2026, at approximately 1553 hours

STREET: US RT 7

TOWN: Pittsford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Kendall Hill Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, normal

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dean Newton

AGE: 59

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: RAM

VEHICLE MODEL: 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor damage to front right corner.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Alexa Moyer

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Camry

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant damage to front left tire.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 2/26/2026, at approximately 1553 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of two vehicle crash on US RT 7 in the Town of Pittsford.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Newton) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on US RT 7 behind vehicle #2. Operator #2 (Moyer) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on US RT 7 stopped to turn left into a driveway. As vehicle #2 began turning left, vehicle #1 attempted to pass. Vehicle #1 collided with vehicle #2 and both vehicles were able to pull off the traveled roadway. No injuries were reported on scene.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Burglary, Petit Larceny, and Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001587

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc                 

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/22/2026 @ 0057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 302 Newbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Burglary, Petit Larceny, Arrest on warrant

 

ACCUSED: Colleen Rodriguez                               

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

VICTIM: William Haywood

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 22^nd, 2026, the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury barracks received a report of a burglary in Newbury, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Colleen Rodriguez, 37, had entered into Haywood’s residence and stolen various items. Additionally, Rodriguez had a probation and parole warrant for her arrest. On 2/26/2026 Rodrigues was located at a residence in St. Johnsbury and taken into custody without incident before being transported to the VSP St. Johnsbury barracks for processing.

Rodriguez was lodged at Northeast Corrections Complex for the arrest warrant and was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior on 3/25/2026 to answer to the charges of Burglary and Petit Larceny.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/25/2026 / 0830 hours

COURT: ORANGE

LODGED – LOCATION: NECC

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 / DUI - Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5000766

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 02/26/2026 at 1622 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Plank Road / US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: Waltham, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug

 

ACCUSED: Parker N. Bent

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 26^th, 2026, at approximately 1622 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Plank Road near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Waltham. The operator was identified as Parker N. Bent (23) of Hinesburg, Vermont. While speaking to Bent, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Bent was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug and transported to the Vergennes Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Bent was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on April 27^th, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Vergennes Police Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

       

CASE#: 26A3001543

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION:  Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

DATE/TIME: 02/26/2026 at approximately 0333 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 100, Duxbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI - Criminal Refusal

 

WEATHER: Active snowfall

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet asphalt with snow accumulation

 

VEHICLE #1:

OPERATOR: Michael Shannahan

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT? N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plymouth, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2004

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Sprinter

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Rt 100 in the Town of Duxbury. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Michael Shannahan (26) of Plymouth, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Shannahan for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Berlin Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 13, 2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  March 13, 2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

Westminster Barracks - DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001559

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper M Pepperman                             

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802 722 4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 @ 1130 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 Mile Marker 42.6

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Seth Cote                                       

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, while on routine patrol, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks came across a disabled vehicle on Interstate 91 near mile marker 42.6 in the town of Springfield. While speaking with the operator, Seth Cote (40), the Trooper detected signs of impairment. Further investigation revealed that Cote had operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Cote was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. He was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on 03/17/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/2026 @ 0830           

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

 

 

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

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

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2000990

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Michael Robidoux

STATION:  Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks               

CONTACT:  802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME:  02-26-2026 at approximately 0528 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Moses Lane, S. Royalton, Vermont

VIOLATION(S):  Arrest on Warrant for the following charges:

Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Simple Assault (Misdemeanor)

 

ACCUSED:  Tommy Warren    

AGE:  45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Royalton, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 26, 2026, at approximately 0528 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to a residence in South Royalton for a citizen dispute and discovered Tommy Warren, age 45 of Royalton, Vermont, had an active in-state warrant for his arrest from the Hartford Police Department for the above charges. Warren was placed under arrest and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was lodged on $2,500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  02-26-2026 at 1230 hours

COURT:  Windsor County - Criminal Division

LODGED:  Y

BAIL:  $2,500

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

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash / Multiple Offenses

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3001543                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Helpard

STATION: Berlin                                       

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/26/2026 0549 hours

STREET: I 89 N

TOWN: Brookfield

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 37

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Nicholas Lawliss

AGE: 46   

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR x2, Negligent Operation, Criminal DLS

 

PASSENGER: Matthew Barnett

AGE: 40

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor injuries

HOSPITAL: Gifford Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, VSP Berlin received a report of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in the town of Brookfield, VT. Troopers responded and identified the operator as 46-year-old Nicholas Lawliss of Barre City, VT. It was determined that Lawliss was traveling on Interstate 89 North when his vehicle slid off the road and landed on its roof. While on scene, Troopers discovered that Lawliss was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and violating his conditions of release.  Lawliss was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later arraigned at Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division on 02/26/2026 at 1500 hours. 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint- Negligent Operation T23 VSA 1091

 

LODGED - LOCATION:           

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/26/2026    1500 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.

 

 

 

 

St Albans Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2000937

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Keith Cote                            

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 6, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Fitzgerald                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Incarcerated

 

VICTIM: Corey Moquin

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Incarcerated

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 9, 2026, detectives with the Vermont State Police were made aware of an assault that took place at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St Albans involving two inmates. Through their investigation, detectives learned Anthony Fitzgerald assaulted Corey Moquin by causing bodily injury. Fitzgerald was issued a citation ordering him to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court Criminal Division on April 14, 2026, at 0800 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/14/26 0800          

COURT: Franklin

PHOTGRAPH: 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.

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001275

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/26/2026 at approximately 0318 hours

LOCATION: Hawley Road Fairfax, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Leonard Hayden

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 26^th, 2026, at approximately 0318 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a disturbance at an address on Hawley Road in the Town of Fairfax. During the investigation, Leonard Hayden (32) of St. Johnsbury, VT was encountered and known to have active warrants for his arrest.

 

Hayden was taken into custody for the warrants and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $12,500 bail. Hayden was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Hayden to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on February 26^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrants contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 1024(a)(1) Felony 1 ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED

13 VSA 3701(c) Misdemeanor 2 UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF $250 OR LESS

13 VSA 1042 Misdemeanor 1 ASSAULT - DOMESTIC

13 VSA 7559(e) Misdemeanor 1 VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

13 VSA 1023(a)(1) Misdemeanor 2 ASSAULT - SIMPLE

28 VSA 302 Other 2 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 2 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 3 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 3 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 4 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 4 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 5 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 5 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 02/26/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $12,500

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov