St. Albans Barracks/ DUI #1 Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2001246

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt Charlotte Hartman

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 at approximately 1431 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sweet Hollow Rd by Pond Rd, Swanton VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1 Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Gavin Roddy                                               

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On February 24^th, 2026, at approximately 1431 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash in the vicinity of Sweet Hollow Rd by Pond Rd in the town of Swanton. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Gavin Roddy (41) of Sheldon. While speaking with Roddy, indicators of impairment were observed, and he was screened for DUI. Roddy was subsequently placed into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing. 

 

Roddy was later released and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court for the above offense.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/26 at 0800 hours            

COURT:  Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

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

 

 

 

Sergeant Charlotte Hartman (204) & K9 Zeke

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

 

New Haven Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5000714

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 2/24/26, at 0922 hours

STREET: VT Route 17

TOWN: Addison

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 22A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jose Giral Lopez

AGE: 45

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Driver's side

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Robert Jackman

AGE: 45

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridport, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 2/24/26 at approximately 0922 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on VT Route 17 and VT Route 22a in the Town of Addison. Investigation revealed that OP#1, who was identified as Jose Giral Lopez (45), was travelling East on VT Route 17 in V#1 when he failed to yield the right of way to approaching traffic on VT Route 22A, resulting in the front end of V#2 striking the driver's side of V#1. V#2 was travelling south on VT Route 22A at approximately 35 MPH by OP#2, who was identified as Robert Jackman (45). No injuries were reported because of the crash.

 

VCVC(s):         23 VSA 1048(b) "Stop or yield intersections" ($162, 2 points)

                            23 VSA 301 "Person required to register" ($162)

 

COURT ACTION: N

Derby Barracks / Domestic Terrorism

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000918

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Kimberly Elmore                           

STATION:  Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 2/19/26 at 1544hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: City of Newport

VIOLATION: Domestic Terrorism

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Millett                                               

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Town, VT

 

VICTIM: City of Newport, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 2/19/2026, the Vermont State Police became aware of a man identified as Joseph Millett, 38, of Newport Town who had made homicidal and suicidal threats and statements to the veterans crisis line.

 

Troopers quickly made contact via phone with Millett and determined he was in Newport City. Millett agreed to come to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks. Once Millett arrived at the barracks, troopers disarmed him without incident and took him into protective custody based on his threats made to the general public. After being taken into protective custody Millett continued to make statements to the troopers on scene of the same nature as those in the complaint from the veterans crisis line, including a mass casualty event.

 

Millett remains in protective custody and on 2/23/26 was flash cited to appear for the above charge at 1230hrs on 2/24/26 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Criminal Court in Newport.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be available from the court clerk’s office following Millett’s arraignment. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/24/26            

COURT: Orleans County

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.

 

VSP BCI Troop B West -New Haven / Sexual Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5005593

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Ryan Normile

STATION: BCI Troop B West - New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919

 

INCIDENT DATE: December 17, 2025

TOWN: Salisbury

 

ACCUSED: Maxx Rheaume 

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

VIOLATION(S):  Sexual Assault

 

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

sexual offenses or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On December 17, 2025, Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assigned to the New Haven Barracks, began an investigation into a reported sexual assault. After investigation, it was determined that Maxx Rheaume (27) committed the offense of Sexual Assault by having nonconsensual sexual contact with a juvenile.

 

On February 23, 2026, Rheaume turned himself in to the New Haven Barracks and was issued a citation to appear before the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 30, 2026.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 @ 1230

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT(S): 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.  

 

Re: Traffic Alert - VT RT 112 Halifax

Roadway is back open.

Brianna Dyer

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

Brianna.M.Dyer@vermont.gov

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State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

Westminster 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

VT Route 112 is shut down in both directions in the area of Stowe Mountain Rd due to a motor vehicle accident. 

This incident is expected to last for an extended period of time.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   

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

Brianna Dyer

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

Brianna.M.Dyer@vermont.gov

Traffic Alert - VT RT 112 Halifax

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

Westminster 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

VT Route 112 is shut down in both directions in the area of Stowe Mountain Rd due to a motor vehicle accident. 

This incident is expected to last for an extended period of time.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   

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

Brianna Dyer

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

Brianna.M.Dyer@vermont.gov

Williston Barracks / DUI #2

CASE#: 26A1001579

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 24, 2026, at approximately 0030 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shelburne Rd, and Swift St, in South Burlington, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Michael S. Graves

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 24, 2026 at approximately 0030 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for a moving violation on Shelburne Rd, and Swift St, in the Town of South Burlington. The operator was identified as Michael S. Graves (39) of Colchester, VT. While speaking with Graves, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Graves was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Graves was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on March 17, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: March 17, 2026, at 0830 hours             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N /A

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B1001330                                          

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar

STATION: Westminster Barracks                        

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/16/26 at 1433 Hours

STREET: VT RT 30

TOWN: Newfane

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Loop Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Wyatt C. Watkins

AGE: 28    

SEAT BELT? unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving a Scene of an Accident, Negligent Operation, Cruelty to a Child, Reckless Endangerment

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate

INJURIES: No injuries

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 02/16/2026 at approximately 1455 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle and a fence along VT Route 30 in the Town of Newfane, Windham County, Vermont. The operator had fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Investigation revealed the operator as Wyatt C. Watkins (DOB: 01/29/1998) of Rutland City, Vermont. Further investigation determined that Watkins struck and destroyed a homeowner’s fence and subsequently left the scene without providing the required information to the property owner or notifying law enforcement. During the investigation, it was also determined that a juvenile passenger was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Watkins was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on 05/26/226 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Negligent Operation, Cruelty to a Child, and Reckless Endangerment.

 

LODGED-LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not available

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal DIvision

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/2026   0830

 

*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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Trooper Cody Carnehammar

Troop “B” Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

(802) 722-4600

Cody.Carnehammar@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1001535                               

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar

STATION: Westminster Barracks      

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at approximately 1513 hours.

STREET: I-91 Southbound

TOWN: Springfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: n/a

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 40.4

WEATHER:       light snow

ROAD CONDITIONS: light snow

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Quinn T. Cassidy

AGE: 25     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Keene, NH

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: moderate rear bumper damage.

INJURIES: none reported.

HOSPITAL: n/a

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/23/2026 at approximately 1513 hours, the Vermont State Police were advised of a slide off on I-91 SB near MM 40.4 in the town of Springfield, Windsor County, VT.

 

The operator was identified as Quinn T. Cassidy (DOB: 06/16/2000) driving a grey 2021 Subaru Forester bearing New Hampshire registration 63M13.

 

Cassidy was traveling southbound when a vehicle in front of him slammed their brakes. Cassidy attempted to slow down but ultimately lost traction, spun out hitting a guardrail. Cassidy’s vehicle was towed due to damages.

 

 

 

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LODGED - LOCATION: n/a    

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: N

COURT: n/a

COURT DATE/TIME: 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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Trooper Cody Carnehammar

Troop “B” Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

(802) 722-4600

Cody.Carnehammar@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001363

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                       

STATION: Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/20/2026 at approximately 5:05 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Verd Mont Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x2

 

ACCUSED: Travis D. Green                                    

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/20/2026, at approximately 5:05 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report that 45-year-old Travis D. Green had violated an abuse prevention order (APO). Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded and determined that Green had violated two conditions of the APO. On 02/22/2026, Green turned himself into the Berlin Barracks, where he was arrested for the above violations and processed. He was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division on 02/23/2026, at 12:30 PM to answer the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 12:30 PM          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, 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.

Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

     

CASE#: 26B1001511

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson                    

STATION: Westminster            

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1205 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, Vermont

ACCUSED: Lucas Newell 

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/22/26 at approximately 1205 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks were notified by members of the Brattleboro Police department of a domestic incident that occurred in the town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Lucas Newell (26), of Brattleboro, had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Newell was placed under arrest and was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Newell was taken to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was held on a $1,000 cash bond and cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1230 hours

COURT: Windham

LODGED – Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL:  $1,000

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 Evan Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2000924

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                       

STATION: Royalton

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 at approximately 0740 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 Hartland, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: George Akroyd                                           

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 22, 2026, at approximately 0740 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a vehicle stolen from a residence on US Route 5 Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. The Hartford Police Department notified VSP dispatch that they had recovered the stolen vehicle crashed and unoccupied in Hartford. Investigation determined that the stolen vehicle was operated by George Akroyd, age 35, of Hartford, Vermont.

 

Akroyd was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 03/31/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 0830 hours       

COURT: Windsor County Court

LODGED: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

Berlin Barracks // 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001436

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 @ 0702 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S. Walden Rd., Cabot, VT

VIOLATION: 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Anna-Marie Welch                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cabot, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police- Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an assault on S. Walden Rd. in the Town of Cabot. Investigation revealed that Anna-Marie Welch, 29, committed the offense of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault by assaulting a household member. Welch was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Welch was transported to the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division for arraignment.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington 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.

 

 

VT State Police, Watch Commander schedule, Feb 23rd - March 1st.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of February 23^rd -  March 1^st

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

                Captain Debra Munson

                Debra.Munson@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

February 23^rd until 08:00 on Thursday, February 26^th

Captain Mike Manley

Michael.Manley@vermont.gov

 

Beginning close of business on Feb 26^th until 08:00 on Monday, March 2^nd

Lieutenant Mike Studin

Michael.Studin@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations