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June 14, 2026

Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005156

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Shae Riedinger         

STATION: Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/13/2025 @ 10:05 pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 142, Vernon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Justin R. Wegiel

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dover, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/13/2026 at 10:05 pm, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 142 in Vernon (Windham County), VT. Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster barracks responded, and identified the operator of the vehicle as Justin R. Wegeil, 23, of Dover, VT. While interacting with Wegeil, indicators of impairment were observed.

Wegiel was arrested for driving under the influence. Wegiel was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster for processing. 

Wegiel was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on June 30th, 2026, at 08:30 am to answer for the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 30th, 2026 @ 08:30 am    

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

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Berlin Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004731

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/14/2026 at approximately 8:16 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: The Veteran’s Place, Northfield, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/14/2026, at approximately 8:16 AM, the Vermont State Police was notified that 65-year-old David Parent was missing and was last seen at the Veteran’s Place in the Town of Northfield on 06/12/2026, at approximately 11:43 AM. Parent is described as a White male who is approximately 5’6” tall and 127 pounds with blue eyes and gray/brown hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light blue shirt, and a black and yellow baseball cap. Please see the attached photograph of David. David was last seen driving a green 2012 Ford Taurus bearing Vermont registration KZP619. Anyone with information regarding Parent's whereabouts is encouraged to reach out to the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks.

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003795

TROOPER:  Bodey Towle                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/14/2026 at approximately 0130 hours

LOCATION: Pearly Rd, Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Robtoy

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 14th, 2026, at approximately 0130 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were speaking with individuals about an unrelated incident on Pearly Rd in the town of Enosburgh, when Troopers observed a female they knew as Amanda Robtoy (36) of Enosburgh, VT. Troopers knew Robtoy to have an active warrant for her arrest.

 

Robtoy was taken into custody for the warrant. Robtoy was then transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in the Town of South Burlington, where she was held on $200 bail. Robtoy was additionally issued a flash citation ordering her to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 15th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 1026(a)(1) Misdemeanor 1 DISORDERLY CONDUCT – FIGHT ETC

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/15/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

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June 13, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003795

TROOPER:  Bodey Towle                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/13/2026 at approximately 1701 hours

LOCATION: Pearly Rd, Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Cheyenne Bishop

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 13th, 2026, at approximately 1701 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were speaking with individuals about an unrelated incident on Pearly Rd in the town of Enosburgh, when Troopers observed a female they knew as Cheyenne Bishop (29) of Enosburgh, VT. Troopers knew Bishop to have an active warrant for her arrest.

 

Bishop was taken into custody for the warrant. Bishop was then transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in the Town of South Burlington, where she was held on $200 bail. Bishop was additionally issued a flash citation ordering her to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 15th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 2575(1) / 2577(b)(1) Misdemeanor RETAIL THEFT – IN EXCESS OF $250 LESS THAN $900 – FIRST OFFENSE

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/15/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

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Berlin Barracks / Fatal motor vehicle crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#:  26A3004708                                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: About 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026

STREET: Vermont Route 14

TOWN: Woodbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hattie Bell Road

WEATHER: Hot, clear, dry

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear, dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jonathan Ross

AGE: 38   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

INJURIES: Serious injuries

HOSPITAL: DHMC

PASSENGER #1: Juvenile

AGE: 8

SEAT BELT: Yes

RESIDENCE: Danville

INJURIES: Fatal

PASSENGER #2:  Juvenile

AGE: 2

SEAT BELT: Yes

RESIDENCE: Danville

INJURIES: Fatal

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Harry Dailey

AGE:  60 

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodbury, VT

INJURIES: Minor injuries

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

PASSENGER: Thomas Dailey

AGE: 29

SEAT BELT: No

CITY, STATE of RESIDENCE: Woodbury

INJURIES: Serious injuries

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-250

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Substantial front-end damage

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On June 13, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle head-on crash on Vermont Route 14 near Hattie Bell Road in the town of Woodbury.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Vehicle #1, operated by Jonathan Ross, 38, of Danville, was traveling south on Vermont Route 14 when it failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, and entered the northbound lane of travel. At the same time, Vehicle #2, operated by Harry Dailey, 60, of Woodbury, was traveling north on Route 14. The two vehicles collided head-on in the northbound lane.

Harry Dailey sustained minor injuries and was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. His passenger, Thomas Dailey, 29, also of Woodbury, sustained serious injuries and was transported to UVMMC. Ross sustained serious injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

 

Two juvenile passengers in Ross’s vehicle, an 8-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl, were pronounced deceased at the scene. One juvenile was in a car seat, and the other was seat-belted.

Vermont State Police troopers including members of the Crash Reconstruction Team were assisted by the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department, Hardwick Fire and Rescue, Barre Town Ambulance, and East Montpelier Ambulance Service.

This crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Trooper Alexis Marciniak at the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.

No additional information is available at this time.

 

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Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4004573

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: June 13, 2026, at approximately 0033 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 103 / Packer Rd, Mount Holly

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: William Wahl

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Zanesville, Ohio

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 13, 2026, at approximately 0033 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on VT RT 103  at Packer Rd in the Town of Mount Holly. The operator was identified as William Wahl, 21, of Zanesville, Ohio. Throughout the interaction with Troopers, Wahl displayed several indicators of impairment. Wahl was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Wahl was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM

             

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

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Single Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4006326                                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/13/2026 at 1155 hours

STREET: VT Route 232

TOWN: Groton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Boulder Beach

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jean-Marie Chauvel

AGE: 42

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quebec, Canada

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Kawasaki

VEHICLE MODEL: Ninja H2

INJURIES: Minor

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 6/13/2026, at approximately 1155 hours, Vermont Troopers were notified of a single motorcycle crash on VT Route 232 in the town of Groton, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Jean-Marie Chauvel lost control of his motor vehicle and departed form the roadway. The Vermont State Police were assisted by Groton Fire Department and Woodsville EMS.

 

COURT ACTION: No

 

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Re: Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 South Bound in Saint Albans

Roadway has re-opened. Drive Safe.

Kai Smith

Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2026 1:51 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 South Bound in Saint 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 South Bound in Saint Albans has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 111.4 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

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Roadway is back Open in Woodbury

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

VT Route 14 in Woodbury is OPEN  in the area of Foster hill to Hattie Bell RD  from the crash.

 

 

 

 

 

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Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 South Bound in Saint Albans

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Interstate 89 South Bound in Saint Albans has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 111.4 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

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Road Closure

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

VT Route 14 in Woodbury is closed in the area of Hattie Bell RD  due to a crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for several hours. 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.

 

 

 

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New Haven Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5002525

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/13/2026 at 0054 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 125

TOWN/STATE: Middlebury, VT

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Eric Perez Galvez

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 13th, 2026, at approximately 0054 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on VT RT 125 near the intersection with Adirondack Way in the Town of Middlebury. The operator was identified as Eric Galvez (23) of Middlebury, VT. While speaking with Galvez, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Galvez was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Middlebury Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Galvez was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on June 29thth, 2026, at 1230 hours.        

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison 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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June 12, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Missing person

 

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2003678 (VSP), 26SA004446 (SAPD)

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team                    

STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main Street, St. Albans Town, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Arnold Joslin

AGE: 69

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans Town, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 The Vermont State Police is assisting the St. Albans Police Department with an ongoing search for a missing person.

 

Arnold Joslin, 69, of St. Albans Town was reported missing to the local police department on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was last seen at about 9:30 a.m. Monday near 427 South Main St. in St. Albans Town. He was wearing a gray or olive-green jacket and dark pants. Mr. Joslin is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. His photograph is attached to this release.

 

State police assets joined the search at the request of St. Albans police on Tuesday, June 9, and have included the VSP Search and Rescue Team and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, along with the Vermont Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator. Additional resources have included North Country Search Dogs and New England K9 Search and Rescue.

 

The disappearance of Mr. Joslin is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. He is described as quiet and shy, and he might be startled if approached. Anyone who sees Mr. Joslin should call police rather than approach him. Police are asking people in the area to check any outbuildings on their property to see if Mr. Joslin might have entered a structure.

 

Anyone with information that could aid in the search is asked to call the Vermont State Police in St. Albans at 802-524-5993 or the St. Albans Police Department at 802-524-2166.

 

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Criminal DLS Incidents - A Troop

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

 

Case #: 26A2003588

Trooper: Blair

Offenders Name: Bobbie Jo Provost

Age: 51

Hometown of Offender: Highgate

Date and Time of Violation: 06/05/2026 @ 1901 hours

Location of Violation: First St / Waugh Farm Rd, Swanton

Court Date and Time:  July 24, 2026 @ 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Court

 

 

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

 

 

 

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Derby Barracks/Found Property

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
  
CASE#: 26A5001957
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. A. Drew                          
STATION: Derby                     
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
 
DATE/TIME: 06/11/2026 @ 1500 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Willoughby, Westmore, VT
VIOLATION(S): Found Property
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 6/11/26, at approximately 1500 hours, Vermont State Police located a green dry bag in the Willoughby State Forest on the back side of Lake Willoughby. The bag does have items in it. Anyone who may have lost this item is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 and speak with Sgt. Drew.


Sergeant Abigail Drew

Patrol Commander

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

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Berlin Barracks // Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004399

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Lt. Thomas Howard                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: June 1, 2026 at 1523 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89N, Mile Marker 61, Waterbury

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Bruno Gubetta                                               

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 1, 2026, at approximately 1523 hours, a member of the Vermont State Police was traveling north on Interstate 89 in the Town of Waterbury. At that time, a Porsche 911 was observed traveling north on Interstate 89 at a high rate of speed. The vehicle's speed was observed to be in excess of 100 MPH. The posted speed limit on Interstate 89 is 65 MPH. 

 

The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Bruno Gubetta, of Waterbury, VT. Gubetta was issued a VCVC for speeding, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1004, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a $530.00 fine. Additionally, Gubetta was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, for the offense of Negligent Operation, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1091.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N  

BAIL: N

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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Westminster Barracks / Injury Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26B1005100                                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

STATION:          Westminster Barracks                            

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/11/2026 at approximately 1906 hours

STREET: VT Route 30

TOWN: Townshend

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Dam Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER:       Hot, clear, dry

ROAD CONDITIONS: clear, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Cole Eidson

AGE: 18    

SEAT BELT? unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Sentra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: substantial front-end damage

INJURIES: serious injuries

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kelley Pluff

AGE:  62  

SEAT BELT? unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Wardsboro, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: substantial front-end damage

INJURIES: moderate injuries

HOSPITAL: Grace Cottage Hospital

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 06/11/2026 at approximately 1906 hours, Vermont State Police Troopers were notified of a two-car head-on crash on VT Route 30 near Dam Road in the Town of Townshend, VT (Windham County).  Troopers responded in addition to Rescue Inc, Townshend Fire Department and UMASS Med-flight.  Investigation is still ongoing; however, it appears vehicle #1, operated by Cole Eidson (18), was traveling north on VT Route 30 and was left of center and collided with vehicle #2, operated by Kelley Pluff.  Pluff and her passenger, Emily Pluff (26), were transported to Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend.  Eidson was transported to DHMC via UMASS Med-flight with serious injuries.  He was listed in stable condition later in the evening.  Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any other information is asked to call Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs of the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600.

 

 

 

 

 

SERGEANT STACY CORLISS

Patrol Commander – Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

802-722-4600

 

 

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BCI A-Troop East/Assault on a Correctional Officer


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006253

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det SGT Lyle Decker                        

STATION: VSP-St Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/10/74 at approximately 1920 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Faculty

VIOLATION: Assault Upon Protected Professional

 

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Palermo                               

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Andover, NH

 

VICTIM: Jacob LaRose

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 6/10/26, Christopher Palermo, while was incarcerated, he refused to get into his cell. After a short interaction with Correctional Officer Jacob LaRose, Palermo went into his cell. A short time when CO Larose was doing his rounds, Palermo asked to speak with CO LaRose. When CO LaRose went to Palermo’s cell, Palermo spit into CO Larose's face. Palermo was cited into court on 7/13/26 for assault on a protect professional.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  7/13/26          

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.

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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June 11, 2026

Westminster Barracks/DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon                          

STATION: Westminster                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/11/2026 @ 1810 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 Access Rd, Westminster, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Corliss                                          

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT.

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed to have committed a motor vehicle offense on I-91 Access Rd in the town of Westminster, Windham County, VT. Investigation of the incident revealed the operator, Joshua Corliss, was operating a vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Corliss was issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 08/18/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED: NO   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

 

 

Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

 

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Berlin Barracks / Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004667

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/11/2026, 1841 hours

STREET: I 89 S

TOWN: Berlin

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Exit 6

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 47.2

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Standard Roadway Construction

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Journiann Leclair

AGE: 26

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE MODEL: Nightster

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end damage

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to I 89 S in the Town of Berlin for a reported single vehicle crash. Investigation determined Journiann Leclair (26), of Williamstown, VT was driving southbound on I 89 when she struck a guardrail. The vehicle sustained minor front-end damage.

 

Leclair was found unresponsive and she was pronounced deceased on scene.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. There are no further details at this time. Anyone with further information regarding this incident, including operation prior to the crash, is encouraged to contact the Berlin Barracks. Tips can be anonymously reported at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Barre Town Ambulance, the Berlin Fire Department and Montpelier Police Department.

 

Trooper Alyssa Nozka (256)

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

alyssa.nozka@vermont.gov

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