UPDATE / Berlin Barracks / Request for Information

 

UPDATE:

 

The involved individuals have been identified, and it was determined that no crime has been committed. The Vermont State Police would like to thank the numerous members of the public that sent tips and assisted in the investigation, no other information is needed at this time.

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3006099

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  July 20th, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Duxfarm Est, Duxbury, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                          

      

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

 

On July 20, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of an unlawful trespass into an occupied dwelling on Duxfarm Est in the Town of Duxbury, VT. Investigation revealed that a male and female entered into the occupied residence then subsequently left the area. Photographs of the individuals involved are included with this press release.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident or the identities of the individuals pictured is encouraged to contact Trooper Alyssa Nozka and the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

Rutland Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

       

 

CASE#: 26B4005588

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver                            

 

STATION: Rutland                    

 

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

 

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lookout Lane, Middletown Springs / Ghost Hollow Rd, West Haven

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/20/2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks received a report of a vehicle that had been stolen overnight from a driveway on Lookout Lane in Middletown Springs. The vehicle, a 2025 Black Jeep Compass was ultimately located on Ghost Hollow Rd in West Haven after having been dumped and lit on fire. Investigation revealed this vehicle had been stolen in Middletown Springs around 10pm and was ditched and set on fire on Ghost Hollow Rd in West Haven at around 11pm.

 

This incident and the individuals involved may be linked to numerous other motor vehicle thefts in the Rutland County area in recent months.

 

 

 

Anyone in the area who has information or video that could be relevant, is asked to contact Trooper Bruce Cleaver of the Vermont State Police Rutland barracks at (802)773-9101 or at Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.gov

 

 

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

Trooper Bruce Cleaver

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks: 802-773-9101

Email: Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.Gov

 

Update No. 1: Berlin Barracks / Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

       

CASE#: 26A3006107

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Daniel Bohnyak                           

STATION: VSP Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 0949 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dowsville Road, Duxbury, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

MISSING PERSON: Clifford Bennett

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 74-year-old Clifford Bennett of Duxbury. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, VSP received reports that Mr. Bennett was seen at about 11:30 a.m. at a business in downtown Waterbury. Staff described him as wearing a white collared shirt and blue jeans.

 

VSP also is attaching photos of Mr. Bennett’s Volkswagen Tiguan that show specifically identifying features, including a dent and missing paint on the driver’s side hood and a crack in the windshield.

 

Anyone with information on Mr. Bennett’s whereabouts should call VSP’s Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.

 

 

***Initial news release, 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026***

On 07/21/2026 Troopers responded to a report of a missing 74-year-old male, Clifford Bennett.  It was reported that Bennett left his residence on 07/20/2026 in the afternoon and had not been seen or heard from since.  Bennett was last seen driving a black 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan bearing Vermont registration KZR962.  The disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare.  Anyone with information on Bennett's location is requested to call the Vermont State Police at the number above.

 

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St Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4007761

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks              

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 at approximately 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Willoughby State Forest, Sutton, VT

VIOLATION: Illegal Dumping

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of an illegal dumping of tires in the Willoughby State Forest in Sutton, Vermont.   Troopers responded to the area and located 40 tires on the edge of the road.  A vehicle of interest was seen in the area just prior to the tires being dumped on the side of the road.  A photograph of the vehicle is attached to this press release.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident or the possible identities of individuals involved is encouraged to contact Trooper Benjamin Goodwin at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

 

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003960

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Railroad St, N Troy, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening, Violation of Conditions of Release, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Brent McClure                                             

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N Troy, VT

 

VICTIM: Danny Gosselin

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received call about Brent McClure (37) of N Troy, VT threatening Danny Gosselin (36) of N Troy, VT. Investigation revealed McClure threatened bodily injury to Gosselin. Throughout the investigation it was revealed that McClure has been and has continued to operate a side by side in the Village of N Troy, VT. McClure has active pretrial conditions of release prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle on a public highway and has a criminally suspended driver’s license.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/22/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orleans Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Berlin Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3006099

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  July 20th, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Duxfarm Est, Duxbury, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                          

      

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

 

On July 20, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of an unlawful trespass into an occupied dwelling on Duxfarm Est in the Town of Duxbury, VT. Investigation revealed that a male and female entered into the occupied residence then subsequently left the area. Photographs of the individuals involved are included with this press release.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident or the identities of the individuals pictured is encouraged to contact Trooper Alyssa Nozka and the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

St. Albans barracks/ Multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2004416

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sergeant Michael Mattuchio              

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

DATE/TIME: July 4th, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburg, VT

VIOLATION: Obstruction of Justice, Disorderly Conduct by Electronic Device, and Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Marcus E. Clay                      

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 6, 2026, Detectives from the Vermont State Police- St. Albans barracks began an investigation into Marcus E. Clay (52) for sending multiple threatening messages about harming law enforcement officials.

On July 21, 2026, Clay was arrested without incident in St. Albans, VT. As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was conducted at a residence in Enosburg, VT.

Marcus Clay was lodged at Northwest State Correctional Facility. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 at 1300 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northwest State Correctional Facility 

BAIL: $2,500.00

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

Detective Sergeant Michael Mattuchio

Bureau of Criminal Investigations A-West

Vermont State Police- St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans VT 05478

Crisis Negotiator 

Phone: 802-524-5993

Fax: 802-527-1150

Email: Michael.Mattuchio@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006107

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Daniel Bohnyak                           

STATION: Berlin            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 0949 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dowsville Road Duxbury, VT

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/21/2026 Troopers responded to a report of a missing 74-year-old male, Clifford Bennett.  It was reported that Bennett left his residence on 07/20/2026 in the afternoon and had not been seen or heard from since.  Bennett was last seen driving a black 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan bearing Vermont registration KZR962.  The disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare.  Anyone with information on Bennett's location is requested to call the Vermont State Police at the number above.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003972

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: Various dates and times in July 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Various locations in Bennington County

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police has received reports of mailboxes in Bennington County being vandalized. This vandalism appears to have occurred at nighttime on various dates, more frequently targeting locations in Shaftsbury.

 

Anyone in the area 1) whose mailbox has been vandalized, 2) who has video footage of this vandalism, or 3) who has any other relevant information, is asked to contact Trooper Benjamin Prandini of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury barracks at (802) 442-5421.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

Shaftsbury Barracks / Negligent Operation & LSA

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3003994                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

STATION: Shaftsbury Field Station                              

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 | 0915 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Sunderland

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 27.0

WEATHER: Cloudy    

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VIOLATION:

• Negligent Operation
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Andrew O. Eghobamien

AGE: 52    

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hudson, MI

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner

VEHICLE MODEL: M2

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Dustin F. Tobin

AGE: 34    

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-550

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Damaged Driver’s Mirror

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On July 21^st, 2026, at approximately 0915 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were advised of a motor vehicle crash on US Route 7 by Mile Marker 27.0, after which Vehicle #1 failed to stop. Troopers successfully located Vehicle #1 and identified the operator as Andrew O. Eghobamien (52). Following an investigation, it was discovered that Eghobamien was operating Vehicle #1 in a negligent and unsafe manner resulting in a collision. Eghobamien was subsequently issued a citation for Negligent Operation & Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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

 

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

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

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4005606            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On July 21, 2026, at approximately 1050 hours

STREET: VT RT 30

TOWN: Poultney, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Poultney / Castleton Town Line

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet, clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Amy Chandler

AGE: 54

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Highlander

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to front right corner of the vehicle.

INJURIES: Suspected minor injuries.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Jason Gallo

AGE: 50

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-450

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor damage to rear left wheel well.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/21/2026, at approximately 1050 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on VT RT 30 in Poultney.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Chandler) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on VT RT 30. Operator #2 (Gallo) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on VT RT 30 intending to turn left into a driveway. Operator #1 (Chandler) attempted to pass on the left side of vehicle #2 as it was turning left. Vehicle #1 collided with the rear left side of vehicle #2.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Poultney Fire Department and Granville Rescue Squad.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

Vermont State Police to hold Change of Command Ceremony

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police to hold Change of Command Ceremony

 

MONTPELIER, Vermont (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) — The Vermont State Police will hold a Change of Command Ceremony at the Statehouse in Montpelier next month as Col. Matthew T. Birmingham passes leadership of the agency to Lt. Col. Shawn Loan.

 

The event begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in the House Chambers of the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. Gov. Phil Scott, Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison, Col. Birmingham and Lt. Col. Loan will deliver remarks. The ceremony also includes a formal transfer of agency leadership and the administration of the Oath of Office to the new director.

 

Col. Birmingham leaves the state police after more than 28 years of service and is the agency’s second-longest-serving director. Gov. Scott and Commissioner Morrison announced the appointment of Lt. Col. Loan earlier this month. A 19-year veteran of the state police, Lt. Col. Loan will be promoted to colonel upon becoming director.

 

The Vermont State Police’s top command staff also includes Maj. Ashley “Skip” Barnes as Criminal Division commander, Maj. Steven Coote as Field Force Division commander, and Maj. David Petersen as Support Services Division commander.

 

Members of the media who plan to attend the Change of Command Ceremony should RSVP by email to VSP’s public information officer, Adam Silverman, at adam.silverman@vermont.gov.

 

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Williston Barracks / Petit Larceny, Credit Card Fraud

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005246

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                            

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026 / 1045 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Spruce Lane, Eden

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny, Credit Card Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Kylie Dodds                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

VICTIM: Jerry Jewett

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

VICTIM: Union Bank

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers fielded an incident of a stolen bank card. Investigation determined that Kylie Dodds (37) of Johnson, VT took a bank card without permission and used it at two stores in Johnson. She was cited to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 23, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division

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.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006104

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado              

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 @ 0551 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Spruce Hvn, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Violation of Conditions of Release, Resisting Arrest, Assault of a Protected Professional

 

ACCUSED: Ian Thompson                      

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/21/2026, at approximately 0551 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance on Spruce Haven, in the town of Waterbury, Washinton County, Vermont. Troopers responded and made contact with the person of interest, Ian Thompson (36), of Waterbury, Vermont. Subsequent investigation revealed that Thompson had committed the offense of Disorderly Conduct and violated his conditions of release. While placing Thompson under arrest, Thompon became resistive and struck a Trooper. Thompson was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 07/22/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2004648

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026 at approximately 1236 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tractor Supply in Swanton

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft from the Tractor Supply in the town of Swanton. The person of interest left the store without paying for a Dewalt power tool. A photograph of the individual is attached to this press release. The Vermont State Police are asking that if anyone recognizes this individual to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Westminster Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:26B1006439                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger

STATION: Vermont State Police - Westminster barracks                              

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at approximately 1137 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 Northbound

TOWN: Putney

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 21.8

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Ayble M. Ford

AGE:  28   

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1998

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Non-Life Threatening

HOSPITAL: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07/20/2026 at approximately 1137 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Northbound in the area of mile marker 22.

 

Through the investigation it was determined that operator #1 (Ford) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on interstate 91. Operator #1 ( Ford) was traveling at a high rate of speed, when he lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway, colliding with a tree and overturning the vehicle. He was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

 

This crash is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Karson Kruger at (802) 722-4600.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006457

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kinley                          

STATION: Westminster State Police Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Welcome Center, Guilford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug / Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Michele Valliere                                             

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle operating erratically while traveling on Interstate 91 Northbound. The caller reported the vehicle then pulled into the Welcome Center in the town of Guilford (Windham County), VT.

 

Troopers traveled to the area and spoke with an individual matching the description. Troopers identified the operator as Michele Valliere, 56 of Townshend, VT. While speaking with Valliere, Troopers observed signs of impairment. Valliere was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. At the time of the incident, Valliere also had an active, in state warrant for a previous DUI. Valliere was then lodged at Southern State Correctional as a result of the warrant. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/21/2026 @ 1230        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham 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.