State of VermontDepartment of Public SafetyVermont State PoliceSt. Johnsbury BarracksI 91 NB MM122.1 Barnet will closed due to a traffic accident. Details on the crash are not yet available. The closure is expected around an hour or until an update is provided. Motorists should seek alternate routes
Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.
RegardsVSP St Johnsbury
November 10, 2026
I 91 NB MM 122.1 road closure - Barnet
ROADWAY BACK OPEN: Traffic Alert - VT Route 313 at the Intersection of Warm Brook Rd in Arlington
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury
UPDATED News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury
UPDATED News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 313 at the Intersection of Warm Brook Rd in Arlington IS NOW BACK OPEN in the area of VT Route 313 / Warm Brook Rd after a crash.
Please drive carefully.
St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007620
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/08/2026 around 8:20 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: Stewart’s Shop, Mill St Sheldon
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Unknown
AGE: NA
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/10/2026 at approximately 0944 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from the Stewart’s Shop at 682 Mill St in Sheldon. It was determined that an individual left the store without paying for several items. The Vermont State Police is asking that if anyone recognizes the individual in the attached photographs to please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
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St. Albans Barracks | Excessive Speed
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007623
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Boudreau
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: (802) 524 5993
DATE/TIME: 11/10/26 at 1030 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South, Mile Marker 108
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: J'Quan Oliver
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, MA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above-listed date and time, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks was observing southbound traffic on I-89 in the town of Georgia. A vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of MM 108. RADAR confirmed the vehicle was traveling at 103 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. A traffic stop was conducted for the observed violation near MM 106, and the operator was identified as J'Quan Oliver, 33, Worcester, MA. Oliver was released with a criminal citation to appear before the Franklin County Superior Court on the date and time listed below. Oliver was additionally issued a VCVC for the following:
Vermont Title 23 VSA 1004 - 2 Points, $572.00.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 1/5/2027 / 0830hrs
COURT: Franklin
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Seth Boudreau
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Field Station
140 Fisher Pond Rd.
St. Albans, VT 05478
802 524 5993
Westminster Barracks / VCOR
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2005527
Trooper Karson Kruger
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 @ 10:23 am
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 11 E, Chester, Vermont
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Tommy Newhall
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 09/29/2026 at approximately 10:23 am, the Vermont State Police received a report that Tommy Newhall (43) of Chester, Vermont, had violated his conditions of release multiple times. The investigation revealed Newhall violated his conditions. Newhall was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on 12/01/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: December 1st 2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor 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.
Traffic Alert - VT Route 313 at the Intersection of Warm Brook Rd in Arlington
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 313 at the Intersection of Warm Brook Rd in Arlington has both lanes obstructed in the area of VT Route 313 / Warm Brook Rd due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. 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.
Rutland Barracks / DUI
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4008448
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig
Roland
STATION:
Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: November 9, 2026, at approximately 0216 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Washington St, Rutland City, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Jacob Corti
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 9, 2026, at approximately 0216 hours, Troopers
from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, conducted a motor vehicle
stop on Washington St. in Rutland City, VT for an observed motor vehicle
violation.
The operator was identified as Jacob Corti (28) of Rutland.
While speaking with Corti, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. He was
subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland City Police
Department for processing.
Corti was released with a citation to appear in Vermont
Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division at a later date.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE: November 30, 2026, at 1000 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.
November 9, 2026
St. Albans Barracks / Retail Theft
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007611
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 @ 1932 hours
LOCATION: Georgia Market, Georgia, VT
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Courtney Alderman
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 9th, 2026, at approximately 1932 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at the Georgia Market in the Town of Georgia, VT. The party involved was later identified as Courtney Alderman (32). Investigation revealed that Alderman left the store without paying for numerous items. Alderman was later located and issued a citation to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court to answer the charge of retail theft.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE: 01/05/2027 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Franklin County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: None
*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 Carson Cowhig
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 524-5993
St. Albans Barracks / Retail Theft
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007611
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson
Cowhig
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 @ 1932 hours
LOCATION: Georgia Market, Georgia, VT
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Courtney
Alderman
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 9th, 2026, at approximately 1932 hours the
Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at the Georgia Market
in the Town of Georgia, VT. The party involved was later identified as Courtney
Alderman (32). Investigation revealed that Alderman left the store without
paying for numerous items. Alderman was later located and issued a citation to
appear at the Franklin County Superior Court to answer the charge of retail
theft.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE: 01/05/2027 @ 0830
hours
COURT: Franklin County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION:
N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: None
*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
Carson Cowhig
Vermont
State Police – St. Albans
140
Fisher Pond Road
St.
Albans, VT 05468
(802)
524-5993
St Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2007612
TROOPER: Christopher
Blanco
STATION: St Albans
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 at
approximately 2150 hours
LOCATION: Lake Road St. Albans,
VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Joseph Putnam
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St.
Albans, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 9th,
2026, at approximately 2150 hours Troopers located Joseph Putnam (31) of St.
Albans, VT at an address on Lake Road in the Town of St. Albans. Putnam was
known by Troopers to have an active warrant for his arrest.
Putnam was located at this
address and taken into custody for the warrant. Putnam was then transported to
Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was
held on $100 bail. Putnam was additionally issued a flash citation ordering
Putnam to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on November 10th,
2026, at 1300 hours.
The active warrant contained the
charges of:
13 VSA 2575(1) & 13 VSA 2577(a) - RETAIL THEFT - $250
OR LESS
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 11/10/2026 at 1300
hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal
Court
LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest
State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $100
MUG SHOT: None
Trooper
Christopher Blanco
Vermont
State Police – St. Albans
140
Fisher Pond Road
St.
Albans, VT 05468
(802)
524-5993
Derby Barracks / Multiple charges Craftsbury
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5006458 / 26A5006410
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Aaron Leonard / Tpr. Richard
Berlandy
STATION:
Derby
CONTACT#: 802-344-8881
DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 0717 and 11/06/2026 1617 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dustan Road and Wild Branch Road,
Craftsbury, VT
VIOLATION:
26A5006458: Burglary into an occupied dwelling, Retail
Theft, Negligent Operation x 2, Excessive speed, Attempting to Elude Law
Enforcement x2, Large capacity ammunition feeding devices, Shooting from motor
vehicles or aircraft (Possession of loaded firearm in vehicle), Unlawful
Mischief
26A5006410: Unlawful trespass occupied dwelling, Unlawful
trespass onto property, and retail theft
ACCUSED: Robert Witham
Jr
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT
VICTIM: Mark Royan
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/09/2026 at approximately 0717 hours, the Vermont State
Police was advised of a burglary complaint at a residence on Dustan Road in the
Town of Craftsbury, VT. Mark Royan reported that Robert Witham, age 46 of
Craftsbury, VT, had unlawfully entered his residence and had stolen several
items from his farmstand and residence. Witham was also sought by VSP Derby for
other related incidents reported on 11/06/2026.
Troopers responded to the area in search of Witham who was
reported to have fled in his vehicle in the Craftsbury area. While conducting
their investigation, Troopers observed Witham drive by the victim's residence
on Dustan Road. Witham failed to stop for the Troopers who attempted to stop
him in marked cruisers on North Craftsbury Road and again on Wild Branch Road
in Craftsbury. Troopers did not engage in pursuing this vehicle when Witham
failed to yield. While attempting to elude Troopers, Witham operated his
vehicle in a negligent manner well in excess of the Vermont basic rule speed
limit.
Troopers observed Witham enter his residence on Wild Branch
Road and attempted to take him into custody. Witham barricaded himself inside
for several hours and refused to comply with law enforcement orders to exit the
residence. A significant law enforcement response occurred which closed Wild
Branch Road for several hours while a search warrant was executed to take
Witham into custody. During the search of Witham's property, a loaded
firearm and a 30 round rifle magazine was located in the vehicle Witham was
operating when Troopers encountered him. Additionally during the search Witham
is accused of causing damage to a Vermont State Police drone.
Witham was ultimately taken into custody without further
incident and transported to the Derby barracks for processing. Witham was
charged with the following offenses between the two cases listed: Burglary into
an occupied dwelling, Retail Theft, Negligent Operation x 2, Excessive speed,
Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement x2, Large capacity ammunition feeding
devices, Shooting from motor vehicles or aircraft (Possession of loaded firearm
in vehicle), Unlawful Mischief, Unlawful trespass occupied dwelling, Unlawful
trespass onto property, and retail theft.
Witham was held on $5,000 bail at the Northern State
Correctional Facility and conditions of release imposed by the Honorable Court.
Witham will be arraigned on the above charges on Tuesday 11/10/2026 at 12:30PM
in Newport City.
Responding units to this incident included the Vermont State
Police Derby barracks, VSP Special Teams to include the Unmanned Aerial Systems
Program and Tactical Services Unit, the Orleans County Sheriff's Department,
Vermont Fish and Wildlife, the Hardwick Police Department, and the Craftsbury
Fire Department.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/9/2026
12:30PM
COURT: Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $5,000
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.
St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 26A2007550
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper
Bodey Towle
STATION: St Albans
CONTACT #: (802) 524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026, 1830 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Berkshire, VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Kyrsten St Martin
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Berkshire, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 9th,
2026, at approximately 1830 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St.
Albans Barracks were able to locate Kyrsten St. Martin (35) of Berkshire, VT,
at an address on Hardwood Hill Road in the Town of Berkshire. St. Martin was
known to Troopers to have an active warrant for her arrest. St. Martin was taken into custody and transported to
Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 @ 1300
hours / 11/10/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Franklin / Chittenden
LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden
Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1600
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
Trooper Bodey Towle
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
140 Fisher Pond Rd.
St. Albans, VT 05478
802 524 5993
Update No. 2: New Haven Barracks / Missing person
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26B5004806
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: About 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Kingsland Bay, Ferrisburgh, VT
INCIDENT TYPE: Missing person
NAME: Withheld at this time
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The search for a missing fisherman on Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh continued from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The Burlington man was not located.
Crews plan to return to Kingsland Bay at 9 a.m. Tuesday to continue the search.
***Update No. 1, 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026***
Search efforts continued through the day Sunday, Nov. 8, on Kingsland Bay in Ferrisburgh for a man who went missing after falling into Lake Champlain on Saturday. The man was not located.
Crews on scene Sunday included the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team, the U.S. Coast Guard, and an airplane crew from the U.S. Border Patrol.
The search is expected to resume Monday morning.
***Initial news release, 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026***
The Vermont State Police is investigating the disappearance of a man who was reported to have fallen from a small fishing boat into Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2026.
The man, a 48-year-old resident of Burlington, Vermont, was not wearing a life jacket when he fell into Kingsland Bay at about 4 p.m., according to a companion who was also on the boat. The friend attempted to search for the missing man, but he did not resurface, and the search was unsuccessful.
Members of the Vermont State Police and other emergency crews including wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Ferrisburgh Fire Department responded to the bay. The Coast Guard is expected to continue search efforts through the night. VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Bureau of Criminal Investigations plan to join the search and recovery operation Sunday morning, Nov. 8. VSP’s Victim Services Unit is providing assistance. There are no indications at this time that the disappearance is suspicious.
The name of the missing man is being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.
Anyone with information that might assist in this case should call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919.
No additional details are currently available. The state police will provide updates as the investigation continues.
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Re: UPDATE: Traffic Alert - Area of 3318 Wild Branch Rd, Craftsbury
Wild Branch Road in Craftsbury has been fully re-opened to all travel.
From: Kelley, Rich via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2026 2:17 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: UPDATE: Traffic Alert - Area of 3318 Wild Branch Rd, Craftsbury
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2026 2:17 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: UPDATE: Traffic Alert - Area of 3318 Wild Branch Rd, Craftsbury
EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.
Wild Branch Road in Craftsbury remains closed due to an on-going law enforcement operation. The incident is contained to the area near the Craftsbury / Wolcott line where the road changes from Wild Branch Road to the North Wolcott Road.
Due to the nature of the incident, a duration of the closure is unknown, although an extended timeframe is likely.
Motorists should continue to avoid the area. Further details on the incident will be released when available. Thank you for your patience.
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Area of 3318 Wild Branch Rd, Craftsbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a Other.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. 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.
Royalton Barracks / Excessive speed, negligent operation
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26B2006464
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Lt. Eric Albright
STATION: Headquarters / Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 northbound in Randolph, MM 34.8
VIOLATION: Excessive speed, negligent operation
ACCUSED: Elias Atkins-Dobie
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
At about 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, a Vermont state trooper was northbound on Interstate 89 in the town of Randolph when he observed another northbound vehicle traveling more than 100 mph, tailgating, and nearly causing a crash when attempting to make a lane change. The speed limit in the area is 65 mph. The trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Elias Atkins-Dobie, 49, of Burlington. Atkins-Dobie was arrested and brought to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being released with a criminal citation to answer charges of excessive speed and negligent operation. His arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Chelsea.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2026
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in Chelsea
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
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