The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

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June 24, 2026

Williston Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004609 / 26A1004612 / 26A1004613 / 26A1004614

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                        

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 19, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lawrence Heights, Jericho

VIOLATION:

-Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation                                              

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 19, 2026 the Vermont State Police received reports of vehicle break-ins from multiple residents on Lawrence Heights in the town of Jericho.

 

Multiple residents reported credit cards and money stolen out of their vehicles during the overnight hours of June 18th and/or early morning hours of June 19th. Credit card statements show fraudulent charges at Price Chopper, Hannaford and Target in South Burlington, VT on June 19, 2026.

 

If anyone has information the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111 and ask to speak with Trooper Morrow. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006739

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Chris Santic                      

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/23/2026 at 1947 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Curtis Harlow

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/23/2026 at approximately 1947 hours, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop.  A passenger of the motor vehicle was identified as Curtis Harlow. Investigation revealed Harlow was violating active conditions of release when he was in contact with a protected person. Harlow was taken into custody and ultimately lodged at NECC on lack of $500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/24/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:  NECC

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

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New Haven Barracks / Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Trespass

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5002680

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at 2057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ten Acre Dr, Addison, VT

VIOLATIONS:

  1. Unlawful Trespass
  2. Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: David Powers

AGE: 64

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time Troopers from the New Haven State Police Barracks were notified of a disorderly male on Ten Acre Dr, in the Town of Addison, VT. Upon arrival Troopers met with David Powers (64). Investigation determined that Powers was asked to leave a residence and did not, ultimately disturbing the public.

 

Powers was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/24/2026 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.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Aggravated Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2004019

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at 2225 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Richford

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Lee Dumas

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Elizabeth Keyes

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2225 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified of a physical dispute that had occurred on Main Street in the town of Richford. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the involved parties as Lee Dumas (42) and Elizabeth Keyes (45), both of Richford, VT. Investigation revealed that Dumas had committed the crime of aggravated assault. Dumas was issued a flash citation to appear on June 24th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/24/2026 at 1300 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Disorderly Conduct & Trespassing


VSP News Release-Incident                        

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26B3003430

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Emmanuel Baidoo                           

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06-23-26 / 1954 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Camping On The Battenkill, Arlington

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct & Trespassing

 

ACCUSED: Olin Harrington                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pensacola, FL

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 06-23-26, at approximately 1954 hours, State Police responded to an address on Camping On The Battenkill, Arlington to investigate an intoxicated person complaint. While on scene, investigations revealed that Olin Harrington (42) had acted in a disorderly manner towards campers nearby and was refusing to leave the property. Harrington was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Shaftsbury where he was processed and later released on a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on 08-31-26 to answer to his charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08-31-2026 / 0830 hours          

COURT: Bennington County

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

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June 23, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Possession of Stolen Property

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004972

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Katie Finn                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2026 at 2253 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 64, Williamstown

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property

 

ACCUSED: Victoria Stauff                                              

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: Douglas Batchelder

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report that a vehicle was stolen from a residence on VT Route 64 in the town of Williamstown. The vehicle was identified as a Ford EcoSport bearing Vermont registration KVS143. The vehicle was later located in South Barre, and while on scene, Victoria Stauff was found to be in possession of stolen property. Stauff was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division on 07/29/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/29/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

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Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

  

CASE#: 26B4004837, 26B4004811, 26B4004792

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Sean Mulderry 

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

  

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at approximately 1516 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order, Unlawful Trespass, 2x violation of conditions of release.

  

ACCUSED: Dennis McLaughlin

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, VT

   

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 21st, 2026, at approximately 1516 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a report of violation of an abuse prevention order in Rutland Town, Vermont. Troopers identified the person of interest as Dennis McLaughlin and later located him in Castleton, Vermont. When he was located, Dennis McLaughlin was determined to have been trespassing inside an occupied dwelling in Castleton, Vermont, and was subsequently charged with this offense in addition to violation of an abuse prevention order. McLaughlin was taken into custody without incident. 

 

McLaughlin was transported to the Rutland Barracks for fingerprints and photographs.  He was then lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility on 20,000 dollars bail.

 

On 06/22/2026, Troopers received information that Dennis McLaughlin was in violation of his court ordered conditions of release. It was determined that Dennis McLaughlin had a court order requiring him to remain at an address where he was unable to remain at 24 hours a day. McLaughlin was taken into custody without incident and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland for fingerprints and photographs.  He was then lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility on 5,000 dollars bail.

 

On 06/23/2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a conditions of release violation in Rutland Town. It was determined that Dennis McLaughlin had contacted a party that he had been ordered not to contact in violation of his court ordered conditions of release. McLaughlin was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Rutland Barracks for fingerprints and photographs. He was then lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility on 5,000 dollars bail.

  

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility 

BAIL: Multiple bail amounts were set, the amounts are as follows: 20,000, 5,000, 5,000

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: Multiple over three days: June 22nd at 12:30 PM, June 23rd at 12:30 PM, and June 24th at 1230 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 arraignment time.

 

 

 

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VSP News release 26B4004716 - aggravated sexual assault and other charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4004716

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                        

STATION: VSP BCI Troop B-West Rutland                  

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: Multiple dates and times in June 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland City & Brandon VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Domestic Assault, Stalking

 

ACCUSED: Ronald L. Hall JR                                          

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT

 

VICTIM: Female

AGE: 22

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

In June 2026, The Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) began an investigation into a possible sexual assault.  Investigation determined that Ronald L. Hall JR committed the offenses of aggravated sexual assault and domestic assault in the Town of Brandon VT, and the offenses of sexual assault and stalking in the City of Rutland.  These incidents occurred on 6-10-2026. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6-25-26 8:30 AM        

COURT: Rutland Criminal

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center

BAIL: Hall was being held without bail at MVCC for other charges.  Additional bail was not sought for these new charges.

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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

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Berlin Barracks / DUI #2, False Information to Police Officer

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005007

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                  

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at 2:33 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 46.6, Berlin, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence #2, False Information to Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Joseph F. Henry

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/23/2026, at approximately 2:33 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a disabled vehicle located on Interstate 89 North near Mile Marker 46.6 in the Town of Berlin, Vermont. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene, and subsequent investigation revealed that 38-year-old Joseph F. Henry was operating his motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Henry was arrested for DUI #2 and False Information to Police then transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division on 07/09/2026, at 8:30 AM, to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/09/2026 at 8:30 AM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: 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.

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Aggravated Disorderly Conduct/BCI A-Troop East

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006718

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Det SGT Lyle Decker                          

STATION:  Troop A East BCI                

CONTACT#: (802)748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/23/26 approximately 1907 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correction Facility (NERCF)

VIOLATION: Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED:  David Goodwin                                        

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

 

VICTIM: Correctional Officer Gabriel Poll

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NERCF

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 6/18/26, David Goodwin, who was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for an unrelated incident, got the attend of a correctional officer. The correctional officer moved closer to Goodwin. When this occurred, Goodwin threw an unknown liquid into the correctional officer’s face and chest area. On 6/23/26, The Vermont State Police cited Goodwin into Caledonia County Court for aggravated disorderly conduct.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  7/27/26           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:     

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.

 

 

Detective Sgt Lyle Decker

Bureau of Criminal Investigations

Troop A East

VSP-St. Johnsbury Barracks

 

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Royalton Barracks / DUI, LSA

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2003151

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                       

STATION: VSP Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at approximately 0925 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sharon Welcome Center, Sharon, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI, LSA

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Henry                                  

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 23rd, 2026, at approximately 0925 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received a report of a vehicle that had struck a parked vehicle in the parking lot of the Sharon Welcome Center in Sharon, Vermont before leaving the scene. Troopers located the vehicle on I 89 NB in the area of mile marker 25 and initiated a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Joseph Henry of Montpelier, Vermont. Throughout the interaction, Henry was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Henry was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Henry was transported to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks for processing. Henry was issued a criminal citation to appear in Windsor County Court Criminal Division on 07/07/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Windsor County 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.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

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Williston Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004715

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Williston                  

CONTACT#:802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 23, 2026 at approximately 0846 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12, Elmore

VIOLATION:

-Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation                                            

 

VICTIM: CT Stoneworks & Excavating

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police were notified of a theft that occurred at a construction site located off of Vermont Route 12 in the town of Elmore.

 

Investigation revealed that a pallet of roughly $10,000 worth of supplies including posts and stainless-steel cables were stolen from the property during the overnight hours of June 22nd and/or early morning hours of June 23.

 

If anyone has information the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111 and ask to speak with Trooper Morrow. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

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RE: St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

The Vermont State Police have received information that the vehicle in the photograph attached was potentially involved in this incident. If anybody has information regarding this vehicle, please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802 524 5993.

 

From: Bellinghiri, Cody
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:28 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2003856

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/16/2026 at 0527 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cook Road in the town of Swanton

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

VICTIM: Braeden Aldridge

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alburgh, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a male who appeared to be struck by a vehicle on Cook Road in the town of Swanton. Troopers identified the male as Braeden Aldridge (36) of Alburgh, VT. Aldridge was transported to the Northwestern Medical Center by the Missisquoi Valley Resue Squad for serious non-life threatening injuries. At this time, a vehicle of interest has not been identified and the State Police are asking that anyone with information to call the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

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Westminster / Impersonating an officer

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1005325

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

STATION: Westminster              

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/19/2026 @ 0826 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Newfane, Vermont

ACCUSED: Frederick Berard                                  

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, Vermont

VIOLATION: Impersonating an Officer

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 19, 2026, at approximately 0826 hours, Trooper with the Vermont State Police were notified of an individual who appeared to be impersonating a police officer in downtown Newfane on the evenings of 06/17 and 06/18. Investigation revealed that Frederick Berard (59) of Newfane, Vermont impersonated a law enforcement or state officer. Berard was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 07/28/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/28/2026 at 0830 AM

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: None

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

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St Albans Barracks / Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003999

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: River Street, Richford VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Dorcas Button                                               

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Stephen Russell

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/22/2026 at approximately 1930 hours Troopers from the St Albans barracks responded to a report of an assault in the area of River Street in the town of Richford. Investigation revealed that Dorcas Button had caused bodily injury to Stephen Russell. Button was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Court on July 28th, 2026 at 0800 hours for the charge of simple assault.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/26 @0800           

COURT: Franklin

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.

 

 

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Re: Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)

 

Roadway is back open. 

 

 

From: Phillips, Jared W via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:42 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>; AOT - TMC <AOT.TMC@vermont.gov>; Phillips, Jared W <Jared.W.Phillips@vermont.gov>
Subject: Re: Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

 

Correction: Exit 19 is the exit number, not 13. Thank you.

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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:40 AM
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Subject: Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)

 

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State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St Albans            

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 NB in the area of Exit 13, the St Albans Exit, is down to one lane due to a two car motor vehicle accident. 

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours while crews work the scene and clean up fluids and remove the vehicles from the roadway.

 

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

 

 

Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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Re: Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)


Correction: Exit 19 is the exit number, not 13. Thank you.
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Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:40 AM
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Subject: Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)
 
EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.
State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St Albans            

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 NB in the area of Exit 13, the St Albans Exit, is down to one lane due to a two car motor vehicle accident. 

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours while crews work the scene and clean up fluids and remove the vehicles from the roadway.

 

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



Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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Traffic Alert- i89NB Exit 13 (St. Albans)

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St Albans            

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 NB in the area of Exit 13, the St Albans Exit, is down to one lane due to a two car motor vehicle accident. 

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours while crews work the scene and clean up fluids and remove the vehicles from the roadway.

 

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



Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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June 22, 2026

Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004707

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                       

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 22nd, 2026 / 2000 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 108 N / Wilson Rd, Fletcher

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Isaiah Burns                                                 

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 22nd, 2026, at approximately 2000 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 108 N in the town of Fletcher. A vehicle was observed traveling well in excess of the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 89mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Isaiah Burns, 20, of St. Albans. Burns was issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on August 3rd, 2026, at 0800 hours, to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed. He was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), which held a waiver amount of $586 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: August 3rd, 2026 / 0800 hours           

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

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.

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Berlin Barracks / DUI #1 / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004991

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Alyssa Nozka                          

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/2026 1906 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 SB Exit 5

VIOLATION: DUI #1 / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Francis Irish

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: S. Royalton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police received a report of an erratic driver on I 89 SB in the area of Exit 8 in Montpelier, VT. The vehicle was safely stopped on the Exit 5 off ramp in Williamstown, VT. The operator was identified as Francis Irish (43) of S. Royalton, VT. While speaking with Irish, Troopers observed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Irish was later released with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 15, 2026, at 08:30 hours, to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/15/26 @ 0830          

COURT: Orange 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.

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