Rutland Barracks / Aggravated Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4006608

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: August 29, 2026, at approximately 1808 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Killington Avenue / Notch Road, Mendon, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Rachele Kyhill

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Peter Mueller

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 29, 2026, at approximately 1808 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks received a report of a citizen dispute that occurred in the area of Killington Avenue and Notch Road in the Town of Mendon, Vermont. Through investigation, Troopers developed probable cause that Rachele Kyhill, while armed with a deadly weapon, threatened to use said deadly weapon on Peter Mueller. Kyhill was located the following day, taken into custody, and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: August 31, 2026, at 12:30 PM

             

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

 

New Haven Barracks / DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003818

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz                        

STATION: Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/30/2026 @ approximately 1639 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7  / Little Chicago Road, Ferrisburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - Drug

 

ACCUSED: Fawn Wood                                            

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Crown Point, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks conducted a welfare check on a driver of a motor vehicle located in a pull-off on U.S. Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. While interacting with the operator, identified as Fawn Wood, age 43 of Crown Point, NY, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Wood was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug, transported to the Middlebury Police Department, and later released with a criminal citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court at 1230 hours on 11/123/2026. Troopers were assisted on scene by members of the Middlebury Police Department. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/23/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: See 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.

 

 

Traffic Alert - Randolph. One lane now OPEN to traffic

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Randolph. One lane now OPEN to traffic has one lane obstructed in the area of i 89 S MM 29 / EX 4 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.

Traffic Alert - Randolph

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Randolph has both lanes obstructed in the area of i 89 S mm29 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.

New Haven / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003812

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/29/2026 at 2238 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Town Hill Road

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug #1 / Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Thomas J. Huestis

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 29^th, 2026, at approximately 2238 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Town Hill Road in the Town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Thomas J. Huestis (52) of Weybridge, Vermont. Troopers discovered Huestis had an active warrant for failure to appear stemming from the charge of DUI #1 - Drug or Both. While speaking to Huestis, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Huestis was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Vergennes Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Huestis was lodged with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 31^st, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of Failure to Appear. Huestis was also issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 9^th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of DUI – Drug #1.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Vergennes Police Department and the Middlebury Police Department.

 

Charge: Failure To Appear

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility 

BAIL: $100

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Charge: DUI – Drug #1

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

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

 

Berlin Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007284

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/30/2026 at 0824 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Kneeland Flats Trailer Park, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Jaidyn Lafond

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/30/2026, at approximately 0824 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a reported conditions of release violation at Kneeland Flats Trailer Park in the Town of Waterbury.  Subsequent investigation revealed Jaidyn Lafond (21) was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release by telephonically contacting a protected individual. On 08/30/2026 at approximately 1300 hours, Lafond was cited to appear before the Washington County Criminal Division on 09/10/2026 at 0830 hours for the aforementioned violation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/10/2026 at 0830 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED : N

MUG SHOT: Y

 

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

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

 

Royalton Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault - 2x Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004863

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                             

STATION: Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/29/2026 / 2320 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12 Bethel, VT, 05032

VIOLATION: 2x Domestic Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Michael Drury                                              

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Troopers from the Royalton State Police Barracks responded to a report of a domestic assault in the town of Bethel, VT. Troopers found probable cause to charge Michael Drury for two counts of domestic assault and one count of aggravated domestic assault against a family and household member. Michael Drury was held without bail to appear in Windsor County criminal division on 08/31/2026.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Westminster Barracks / Disorderly Conduct & VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B1007677

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias      

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT: 802-722-4600

 

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 08/29/2026 at approximately 1910 hours

LOCATION: Rockingham Rd, Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct & VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Lori J. Cyr-Dezan                            

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/29/2026 at approximately 1910 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a noise disturbance that occurred on Rockingham Rd in the Town of Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Lori J. Cyr-Dezan (age 63) of Rutland City, Vermont engaged in disorderly conduct and violated her court ordered conditions of release. Cyr-Dezan was subsequently arrested and was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court- Windham Criminal Division on 11/10/2026 at 0830 hours.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Windham County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

 

*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 Victor Elias

Vermont State Police

Email: victor.elias@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-722-4600

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Mischief & Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4009011

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 8/29/2026 at 0849 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cross Road ,Kirby, VT

VIOLATION:

Unlawful Mischief

Arrest on In-state Warrant – Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Hunter Lafond

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Kirby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to an address on Cross Road for a report of a family fight / domestic incident. Investigation revealed Lafond had committed the offense of unlawful mischief and was found to have an active in-state warrant for his arrest. Lafond was arrested and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Lafond was issued two criminal citations to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division. Lafond was ultimately lodged at NECC on lack of $200 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/31/2026 @ 1230 hours and 9/28/2026 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:  NECC

BAIL: $200

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.

 

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007616

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bryce Kinley

STATION: Westminster Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 at 1026 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Guilford, Vermont

VIOLATION: 13 V.S.A. § 1814 Selling or passing illicit money

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were notified of a counterfeit bill being used during a transaction at the Guilford Country Store. The counterfeit currency was identified following the completion of the transaction, and an investigation was initiated.

 

Troopers are working to identify the individual responsible for passing the counterfeit currency and determine whether additional counterfeit bills may have been circulated. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident, the individual involved, or the source of the counterfeit currency is asked to contact Trooper Bryce Kinley at the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or Bryce.Kinley@vermont.gov

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4006588            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On August 29, 2026, at approximately 0843 hours

STREET: VT Route 140

TOWN: Middletown Springs, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Lookout Lane

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Karen Moulder

AGE: 77

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middletown Springs, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to front driver’s side

INJURIES: None Reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/29/2026, at approximately 0843 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a one car crash on VT Route 140 in Middletown Springs, VT.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Moulder) was operating vehicle #1, traveling West on VT Route 140. Moulder failed to maintain her lane of travel, crossed over the center line, and collided with a telephone pole. Vehicle #1 sustained moderate damage from colliding with the telephone pole. VT Route 140 was closed to traffic while responders worked to have the vehicle removed and Green Mountain Power worked to clear the downed telephone lines.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Middletown Springs Fire Department, Fair Haven Rescue Squad, Green Mountain Power, and R&D’s Towing.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26B1007643

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger                   

STATION: Vermont State Police / Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 8/29/2026 @ 0018 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Town of Brattleboro

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Damond Dampier                                                         

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newton, Massachusetts

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle commit multiple violations while traveling Northbound on Interstate 91 in the town of Brattleboro, Windham County, VT. Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the operator, Damond Dampier, 49 of Newton Massachusetts. While speaking with the operator, Troopers observed multiple signs of impairment.

Dampier was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Dampier was issued a citation and released. Dampier is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 09/15/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/15/2026 @0830 Hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham 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.

 

 

Williston Barracks / Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006545

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 28, 2026 at approximately 2322 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 95, Colchester

VIOLATION:

- Negligent Operation

- Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Mian Asif

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greenwood, AR

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 28, 2026 at approximately 2322 hours, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling northbound on Interstate 89 near miler marker 95.0 in the town of Colchester, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. RADAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 106 miles per hour.

 

A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Arkansas license as Mian Asif (34) of Greenwood, AR.

 

Asif was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed. Asif was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 VSA Section 1004, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $613.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 8, 2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden

 

*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#: 26B5003790

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: Vermont State Police – New Haven

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 / 1958 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Lewis Creek Rd

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - Drug

 

ACCUSED: Izabel J. Ingham

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation. While interacting with the operator, identified as Izabel J. Ingham, age 20 of Burlington, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Ingham was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug, transported to the Vergennes Police Department, and later released with a criminal citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court at 1230 hours on 11/09/2026.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: See 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009001

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 at 2037 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2125 Cahoon Farm Rd, Walden VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: William Swahn                           

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to 2125 Cahoon Farm Rd in Walden, VT for the report of a suspicious person. The suspicious person was identified as William Swahn (36) of Woodbury, VT. While speaking with Swahn, Troopers detected indicators of impairment and determined that he had operated a motor vehicle on a public highway. Swahn was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Swahn was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 14, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: 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 Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

New Haven Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003781

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                       

STATION: New Haven Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 at approximately 1204 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Greenbush Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Kira M. DeGray                                      

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, VT

 

VICTIM: Elizabeth Berry

AGE: 64

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/28/2026 at 1204 hours the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were advised of an assault that occurred at an address on Greenbush Rd., in the Town of Ferrisburgh, VT. Investigation revealed Kira M Degray (30) had assaulted Elizabeth Berry (64) and placed her in fear. DeGray was issued a citation for Simple Assault and ordered to appear in Addison County Superior Court on 11/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Addison County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005632

TROOPER: Cody Bellinghiri                                                        

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: August 27^th, 2026

LOCATION: Sweat St, Richford

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Densie Broe                                     

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 27^th, 2026 at approximately 1534 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks located Denise Broe (38) of Richford, VT on Sweat Street in the town of Richford. Broe was known to have an active in state arrest warrant stemming from a Grand Larceny charge. Broe was arrested and transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility where she was held on $200 bail. Broe is scheduled to be arraigned at the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 28^th, 2026 at 1300 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 08/28/2026 at 1300 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

RE: B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

Addition:

 

Scott F. Lee, 56, of South Burlington, VT, was stopped by Trooper Taylor Demick on Monkton Road in the Town of Ferrisburgh on August 23^rd, 2026, at 4:44 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on October 12^th, 2026.

 

Ashlee White

Barracks Clerk

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Putney, VT 05158

802-722-4652

 

From: White, Ashlee
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:48 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: 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, August 19, through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

William White,40, of Randolph, VT was stopped on VT Route 107 in Royalton on August 21, 2026, at 9:58 AM by Trooper Jacob Clark. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on October 13, 2026.

Tyler Garrant, 32, of Royalton, VT was stopped by Trooper Jacob Clark on Central Street in Randolph on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Orange County on October 14, 2026.

Beau Cross-Van Buren, 28, of Bennington, VT was stopped on Orchard Road in Bennington on August 19 at 6:32 PM by Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Bennington County on October 19, 2026.

James Foster, 60, of Springfield, VT was stopped on US Route 5 in Springfield by Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs on August 21, 2026, at 6:09 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on September 29, 2026.

Heather Coro, 43, of Lyndon, VT was stopped on US Route 4, mile marker 15.6, in West Rutland by Trooper Haley Mears on August 25, at 9:31 AM. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on October 5, 2026.

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

 

 

 

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, August 19, through Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

William White,40, of Randolph, VT was stopped on VT Route 107 in Royalton on August 21, 2026, at 9:58 AM by Trooper Jacob Clark. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on October 13, 2026.

Tyler Garrant, 32, of Royalton, VT was stopped by Trooper Jacob Clark on Central Street in Randolph on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Orange County on October 14, 2026.

Beau Cross-Van Buren, 28, of Bennington, VT was stopped on Orchard Road in Bennington on August 19 at 6:32 PM by Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Bennington County on October 19, 2026.

James Foster, 60, of Springfield, VT was stopped on US Route 5 in Springfield by Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs on August 21, 2026, at 6:09 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on September 29, 2026.

Heather Coro, 43, of Lyndon, VT was stopped on US Route 4, mile marker 15.6, in West Rutland by Trooper Haley Mears on August 25, at 9:31 AM. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on October 5, 2026.

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

 

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Domestic Assault & Cruelty to a Child

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004797

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                           

STATION: Royalton Barracks            

CONTACT#: (802) 234 9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 at 1932 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cherry Tree Ln, Hartland VT 05052

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Cruelty to a Child

 

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Tessier                                           

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 11

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/27/2026, Vermont State Police Royalton received a report that Nicholas Tessier had been involved in a physical altercation with a household member. Upon further investigation it was determined Tessier had committed the offenses of Domestic Assault and Cruelty to a Child. He was arrested and transported back to the barracks for processing, issued a citation into Windsor County Court on 08/28/2026 at 1230 hours, and lodged at Southeastern State Correctional Facility.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Division 

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

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 Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3007159                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 @ 2247 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 100b

TOWN: Moretown

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: River Ledge Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Paul Williams

AGE: 46     

SEAT BELT? Unk

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Sonata

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor injury

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC)

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle rollover on Vermont Route 100b in the Town of Moretown, VT. The operator was identified as Paul Williams (46) of Montpelier, VT. Investigation into the crash revealed the operator left the roadway while navigating a curve. Williams displayed several indicators of impairment while speaking with Troopers. Williams was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Berlin for further evaluation. After being medically cleared Williams was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Williams was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/17/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/17/2026 0830 hours           

 

 

 

 

Bureau of Criminal Investigations - A West / Agg Sex Assault with a Child / Sexual Exploitation of a Minor / Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007178

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Robert Lemnah                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-221-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 8/26/26 at 1414 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lambert Road in the town of Washington, VT.

VIOLATION: Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

                          Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

                          Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child

 

ACCUSED: Albert Lambert                                             

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 8/26/26 at 1414 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin were advised of a reported sexual assault. Following the investigation it was determined Albert Lambert (53) of Washington had committed the offenses of Aggravated Sexual Assault with a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child.

 

On 8/27/26, Troopers located Lambert at a gas station on VT Rt 110 in Washington. Lambert was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin for processing. Simultaneously, members of the Criminal Division were executing a search warrant on Lambert's residence. Lambert was ordered held without bail and was transported to the Northeast Correctional Facility. Lambert with be arraigned in Orange County Superior Court on 8/28/26 at 12:30PM.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/28/26 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Center     

BAIL: Held without bail

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.

 

Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah

Vermont State Police 

Bureau of Criminal Investigations - Berlin 

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

802-229-9191