St. Johnsbury Barracks / Reckless Endangerment

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4005292

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill                     

STATION: VSP-Saint Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/16/2026 1852 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Leighton Hill Rd Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Scott W. Zambon                                           

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

VICTIM: Howard Stevens

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/16/2026, at approximately 1852 hours, the Vermont State Police Saint Johnsbury barracks was notified of a dispute on Leighton Hill Rd in Newbury, VT. Troopers responded to the area and located the involved parties. Investigation determined that Zambon had displayed a firearm while in a confrontation with a neighbor. Zambon was arrested and transported to the Saint Johnsbury barracks without incident and released with a citation to appear in Orange Superior Court on 07/08/2026, at 0830 AM to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/8/2026, 0830 hours          

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.

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4005233
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Jonathan Duncan

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/15/2026, at approximately 1847 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Rideout
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lunenburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/15/26, at approximately 1847 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks became aware of an individual in Vermont with multiple active, extraditable arrest warrants out of Grafton and Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Investigation revealed Nicholas Rideout (32) was wanted in New Hampshire for multiple felony offenses related to failing to appear for theft of rental property valued at more than $1500 and two assaults with deadly weapons. The warrants were issued after Rideout failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing. Rideout was already being held at Northeast Correctional Complex. He was lodged on an additional $25,000 bail and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court to answer the charge of Fugitive from Justice.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/18/26, 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $25,000
MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

Westminster / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1004175

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME:  May 16, 2026, at approximately 1051 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N, Dummerston, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Krishna Kantamneni

AGE:  24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Harrison, NJ

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 91 N in the Towns of Dummerston and Putney. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with RADAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 114 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Krishna Kantamneni (24) of Harrison, New Jersey. Kantamneni was issued a criminal citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 21, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges. Kantamneni was also issued a ticket for the speed, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1004 with a waiver amount of $724.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/21/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Windham 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.

Williston Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003586

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 16, 2026 at approximately 0908 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South, Mile Marker 102.8

VIOLATION:

• DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: Devin Gebo                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 16, 2026 at approximately 0908 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling south on Interstate 89 near mile marker 102.8 in the town of Milton, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. RADAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 93 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Vermont license as Devin Gebo (29) of St. Albans, VT.

 

While speaking with Gebo, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment. After a roadside investigation, Gebo was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence-Drug and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.

 

Gebo was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer the charge of DUI - Drug.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 4, 2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden

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.

 

 

VSP news release // aggravated stalking // Rutland County

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4003088

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

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Troop B-West                    

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 2025 - 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: W. Rutland & Brandon VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Stalking 13 VSA 1063 (a)(4)

 

ACCUSED: Peter A. Pfenning                                              

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton VT

 

VICTIM: Female

AGE: 14

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police BCI, Vermont Department of Corrections (Probation & Parole), and Vermont State Police Field Force Division conducted a partnered investigation in response to a report of an adult male's suspicious and concerning behavior toward a 14-year-old female.  After investigation, it was determined that Peter A. Pfenning committed the above listed crime (aggravated stalking) against the female   

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6-15-26 10 AM           

COURT: Rutland Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center    

BAIL: Pfenning remains held without bail for a violation of probation related to a separate stalking charge

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

 

Rutland Barracks / Retail Theft / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4003720

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: May 15, 2026, at approximately 0705 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jiffy Mart, West Rutland, Vermont

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time.

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Jiffy Mart

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5/15/2026, at approximately 0705 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a theft at the Jiffy Mart in West Rutland. Two people entered Jiffy Mart, stole items, and fled from the area in a small black sedan. Photos of the suspects are attached.

 

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101 or through e-mail at Charles.gardner@vermont.gov.

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

St. Albans Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2002756

TROOPER: Jared Blair                 

STATION: St. Albans                 

CONTACT: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/02/2026 at 1549 hours

LOCATION: Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Chad King                 

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/02/2026 at approximately 1549 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks, received a report of a male that had trespassed onto private property the previous night. The suspect identified as Chad Kind (48), had already been previously trespassed from this property. After an investigation, King was cited to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court for the charge of Unlawful Trespass. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours 

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks - MV Crash/DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4005195                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Crista Maurice

STATION: St. Johnsbury                                                        

CONTACT#: 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/15/26, 0222 hours

STREET: Spaulding Rd

TOWN: St. Johnsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Parks Rd

WEATHER: Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

VIOLATION: Driving with Suspended License (DLS)

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Christopher Newhook

AGE: 44    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Fusion

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial front-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY) n/a

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, State Police responded to a report of a single vehicle crash into a pole on Spaulding Rd, near Parks Rd, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.  The investigation revealed that Newhook was traveling north on Spaulding Rd when he swerved to avoid colliding with a bear.  As a result, the vehicle collided with a telephone pole.  There were no injuries reported.  Green Mountain Power was contacted to repair the damaged pole.  Newhook was found to be operating on a criminally suspended license and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 06/29/26. 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a        

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/29/26, 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.

 

 

St. Albans Barracks // DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A2003056

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/15/2026 / 19:37 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St. / Orchard St., Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Harold Westcom                          

AGE: 84

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Enosburgh, VT. Troopers conducted a traffic stop based on multiple motor vehicle violations. Troopers identified the operator as Harold Westcom. While speaking with Westcom, indicators of impairment were detected. Westcom was arrested without incident and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  6/1/2026 @ 0800 hours         

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Traffic Alert - I 89 N, Georgia

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 N, Georgia has no obstruction in the area of MM110 / Rest Area due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for .  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 - I 89 N, Georgia

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 N, Georgia has one lane obstructed in the area of MM110 / Rest Area due to a fire incident.

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.

TROOP A DLS INCIDENTS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, May 6, 2026 through Tuesday May 12, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

Trooper Luke Rodzel

Case - 26A4004886

Offender - Lisa Coburn, 59 of W. Fairlee, VT.

Location - VT Route 113 / Interstate 91 interchange in Fairlee on 05/08/2026 at 10:32.

Vehicle - 2006 Buick LaCrosse

Court date - Orange County July 8, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Case # 26A5002484

Offender: Leonard Oak, 77, of Derby Line, VT.

Location:  On Main Street, Derby on 05/10/2026 at approximately 10:39.

Court Date – Orleans County June 23,2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans,  St. Johnsbury, Williston.

 

 

 

 

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, May 6, 2026, through Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Danielle Dunster, 41, of Barre Town, VT was stopped by Trooper Nathan Rode on May 11, 2026, at 3:58 PM on Interstate 89, southbound at mile marker 24.2, in Bethel. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on June 30, 2026.

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

 

Derby Barracks - Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002560

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                     

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/14/2026 1859 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wild Branch Road Craftsbury

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Robert Witham Jr                                               

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/14/2026 at approximately 1859 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks was executing a search warrant for an unrelated case at a residence on Wild Branch Road in the Town of Craftsbury, VT. While conducting the search, Troopers located a firearm in the residence which was occupied by Robert Witham, who was found to have an active abuse prevention order which prevented him from possessing firearms. Witham was arrested and transported to the Derby barracks without incident and released with a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 05/15/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/15/2026 12:30PM           

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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

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

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004115

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus                          

STATION: Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/13/2026 approximately 2228 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wiswall Hill Rd, Newfane, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Angela Litchfield

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/13/2026 at approximately 2228 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks were dispatched to the area of Wiswall Hill Road in Newfane (Windham County), Vermont for a one vehicle crash.  Upon arriving on scene Troopers identified Angela Litchfield (50) as the operator.  Further investigation determined Litchfield was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of operation. She was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. She was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 06/02/2026 to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/26 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2002321

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                          

STATION: VSP Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/14/2026 @ approximately 2028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 northbound mile marker 28.4, Randolph VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Joseph Rich                                              

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks received a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 89 northbound near mile marker 28.4, Randolph VT. Troopers responded and identified the operator as Joseph Rich (35). Throughout the interaction, Rich was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Rich was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rich was transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Rich was issued a citation and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/03/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

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

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

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933

Derby Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2002867

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kimberly Elmore                            

STATION: Vermont State Police Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/7/26 @ approximately 0951hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Harlem St, Richford, VT

 

 

ACCUSED:  Unknown                                             

 

 

VICTIM: Seth Ryea

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of the theft of an automobile on Harlem St in the Town of Richford, VT. Investigation revealed that sometime on 5/6/26 after the hours of 2200hrs a Maroon GMC Sierra 1500 went missing from a driveway on Harlem St. The Truck has a bed toolbox in the back, a back rack, and a matte black push bar.

 

Anyone who has information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Kimberly Elmore at the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y N

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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 / Voyeurism and Stalking

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004523

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/05/2025 at approximately 4:44 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dogwood Road, Fayston, Vermont

VIOLATION: Voyeurism and Stalking

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Griswold                                     

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, Waterbury, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/05/2025, at approximately 4:44 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report that an unknown cell phone was found hidden inside a bedroom at a residence and was actively recording. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks investigated and obtained a search warrant allowing the Technology Investigation Unit (TIU) to search the cell phone. TIU searched the cell phone and determined that the cell phone belonged to 29-year-old Dakota Griswold. On 05/14/2026, Griswold was located and issued a criminal citation for Voyeurism and Stalking. Griswold is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division on 07/09/2026, at 8:30 AM to answer the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, 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.

Berlin Barracks / DUI / Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A3003847

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT #: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: May 14, 2026 at approximately 1518 hours

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Leanna Montgomery

AGE: 44

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence & Negligent Operation

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 1518 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a reported single vehicle crash located on Brook Rd in the Town of Warren.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers observed a Volkswagen Tiguan, operated by Leanna Montgomery, 44 of Granville, VT, overturned and on its roof down an embankment off Brook Rd. The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling west on Brook Rd when it left the traveled portion of the roadway and went down an embankment.

 

While speaking with Montgomery, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Montgomery was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center to be medically evaluated. Montgomery was later processed for DUI and issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Warren Fire Department and the Mad River Valley Ambulance.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/26, 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

 

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