State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 N MM52- RIGHT LANE IS OBSTRUCTED FOR A JACK- KNIFE TT UNIT has one lane obstructed in the area of I 89 N MM 52 due to a traffic 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.
March 22, 2026
Traffic Alert - I 89 N MM52- RIGHT LANE IS OBSTRUCTED FOR A JACK- KNIFE TT UNIT
Williston Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1002239
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: March 22nd, 2026 / 0123 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 80 Deer Run Loop, Jeffersonville
VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services
ACCUSED: Phoenix Drake
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 22nd, 2026, at approximately 0123 hours, the Vermont State Police received a 911 call from an individual who stated that they were placed in a headlock and were unable to breathe. Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks responded along with a Deputy from the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department.
Through investigation, it was determined that Phoenix Drake, 22, of Jeffersonville, had caused serious bodily harm to a household member and prevented access to emergency services.
Drake was arrested and processed at the Morristown Police Department. He was then transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, where he was held without bail until his arraignment in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 23rd, 2026, at 1230.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: March 23rd, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held without 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.
St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI & VCOR X2
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002598
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/22/26 @ 0033 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North MM 124
VIOLATION: DUI and VCOR x2
ACCUSED: Matthew Santaw
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 91 North commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Santaw. Investigation revealed that Santaw had operated a motor vehicle under the influence and was actively violating conditions of release. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Santaw was lodged for lack of $5000 bail on pending charges from Newport Police Department.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/23/26 @ 1230 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA / ORLEANS
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $5000
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
Trooper William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3001125
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: March 21, 2026, 2200 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: N. Branch Street, Bennington, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Aaron Bouchard
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 21, 2026, at approximately 2200 hours, Troopers observed a vehicle commit several traffic infractions. After investigation, the operator of the vehicle, Aaron Bouchard (47) of Bennington, VT, was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Bouchard was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He was charged with DUI #1 and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on April 6, 2026, at 0830 hours. Bouchard was then released to a sober party.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: April 6, 2026, 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
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.
Westminster Barracks / DUI #1
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1002244
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/21/2026 at 1943 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 S MM 21.8, Putney, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Ann J Duff
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop near MM 21.8 on I-91 S, in the town of Putney, Windham County, VT. During the traffic stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator, Ann J Duff (32), of the Town of Westminster, Vermont. Duff was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Duff was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on May 5, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y or 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.
Rutland Barracks / DUI Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B4002124
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner
STATION: Rutland Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 3/21/2026 at 0025 hours
STREET: Killington Road
TOWN: Killington
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: 505 Killington Road
WEATHER: Fog
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VIOLATIONS: DUI #1
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Ciaran Keenan
AGE: 22
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sayville, NY
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: Accord
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Killington Road in the Town of Killington. Investigation into the crash revealed Ciaran Keenan (22) was operating a 2016 Honda Accord when it left the roadway and struck a tree. While speaking with Keenan, he displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. Keenan and his passengers sustained injuries, some serious, in the crash and were transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center. Keenan was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 05/18/2026 at 1000 hours.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division COURT DATE/TIME: 05/18/2026 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.
March 21, 2026
Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1002231
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/21/2026 at 1348 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 S MM 21.8, Putney, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: David C. Gore
AGE: 63
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Trooper conducted a traffic stop near MM 21.8 on I-91 S, in the town of Putney, Windham County, VT. During the traffic stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator, David C. Gore (63), of the Town of Orange, Vermont. Gore was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Gore was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on April 14, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/14/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
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.
St Johnsbury/ single vehicle crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4002569
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley
STATION: VSP St Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/21/26 at approx. 1139 hrs.
STREET: Interstate 91 South
TOWN: Bradford
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 97
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Judith Bourque
AGE: 67
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Kirby, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Rav4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: No injuries reported
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 southbound near mile marker 97 in the town of Bradford, VT. Investigation revealed the operator, Bourque (67) of Kirby, fell asleep and drifted off the interstate. Bourque awoke and overcorrected, steering left into the backside of the guardrail. The vehicle then traveled over the guardrail and came back onto the interstate.
JTB Towing responded and removed the vehicle due to extensive damage.
COURT ACTION: NO
Trooper Jason Haley
Vermont State Police
St Johnsbury Barracks
802-748-3111
Berlin Barracks // Fatal Crash Update
UPDATE: Decedent of this crash has been identified as Melvin Pellerin of Berlin, VT. Anyone with information regarding Pellerin is encouraged to reach out to the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3002208
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 03/20/2026 @ 1526 hours
STREET: US Route 302
TOWN: Orange
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Provencher Lane
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Snowing
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Name withheld pending family notification
AGE: 78
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Cab separated from frame
INJURIES: Fatality
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Michael Cavallero
AGE: 54
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy front end damage
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police responded to a fatal crash. Investigation revealed that a 78-year-old Berlin resident operating a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was westbound on Route 302 headed toward Barre when his vehicle fishtailed due to weather conditions, crossed the double yellow line and crashed into a 2024 GMC Sierra. The operator of the Sierra suffered minor injuries.
Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is encouraged to reach out the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: N
St Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Offenders & Charges
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002512
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 3/20/26 at approximately 0900 hours & 3/21/2026 at approximately 0910 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Morrison Feed Bag & Portland Street, St. Johnsbury
ACCUSED: Michelle Vance
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS:
- Vermont Parole Board Warrant
- Vermont Warrant Brattleborro PD – Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Scott Keithan
AGE: 50
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS:
- Retail Theft
- Vermont Warrant Lyndonville PD – DUI, False Info to Law Enforcement, Aggravated Operation without Owner's Consent
VICTIM: Morrison Feed Bag
AGE: N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 03/20/2026 at approximately 0900 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at Morrison Feed Bag in St. Johnsbury. Through review of security camera footage, Troopers identified the individuals involved as Scott Keithan and Michelle Vance. Morrison Feed Bag later posted still images from the footage on social media requesting assistance in identifying and locating the individuals.
On 03/21/2026 at approximately 0910 hours, Troopers, along with Officers from the St. Johnsbury Police Department, received information from the public that led them to locate the involved vehicle at a gas station on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury. Further investigation led law enforcement to a residence on Portland Street, where both individuals were located.
Michelle Vance and Scott Keithan were taken into custody without incident. Vance was transported directly to the Northeast Correctional Complex. Keithan was transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks, where he was processed for the charge of Retail Theft. Following processing, Keithan was also transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex.
Vance was held without bail on a Violation of Parole warrant. Keithan was lodged on an active Vermont warrant for lack of $500 bail.
Michelle Vance:
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/23/26
COURT: Windham
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: $50 – Retail Theft Warrant, Held without – Violation of Parole Warrant
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
Scott Keithan:
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/23/26 1230 - Warrant, 4/13/26 at 0830 - Retail Theft
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: $500 – DUI, False Info Warrant
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
Williston Barracks / Ignition Interlock Device
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1002163
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer
STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: March 20, 2026 / 0947 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100 / VT Route 100C, Town of Hyde Park
VIOLATION: Ignition Interlock Device
ACCUSED: Anthony Gillespie
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Belvidere, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Williston barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on VT Route 100C near VT Route 100 for an equipment violation. The operator was identified as Anthony Gillespie (36) of Belvidere, VT. Investigation revealed Gillespie was only to operator a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock devise, which the vehicle he was operating was not equipped with. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was released with a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: n/a
BAIL: n/a
MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE
*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 / DUI
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1002212
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/21/2026 at 0219 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Darby Hill Road and US Route 5, Rockingham, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Seamus Tully
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a crash on Darby Hill Road near its intersection with US Route 5, in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. During investigation, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator, Seamus Tully (30), of the Town of Bellows Falls (Windham County), Vermont, who was subsequently cited and released. He is scheduled to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on May 26, 2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
Tel: (802) 722-4600
Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov
Traffic Alert - US Route 7, Pittsford
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 7, Pittsford has both lanes obstructed in the area of Cahpel Hl 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.
Berlin Barracks // DUI #1
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3002240
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 03/20/2026 2215 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100, Waterbury VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Julia Frailey
AGE: 72
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police was conducting patrol in the Town of Waterbury. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as 72-year-old Julia Frailey. During the traffic stop, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Frailey was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Frailey was released with a citation to appear for the above offense on 04/02/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/02/2026 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division
LODGED: 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.
Trooper Ryan Riegler
Berlin Barracks
578 Paine Turnpike N.
Berlin, VT
802.229.9191
March 20, 2026
Williston Barracks / Grand Larceny
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1002199
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: March 20th, 2026 / 1726 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15, Jeffersonville
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny 2x
ACCUSED: Dakota Spalding
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
VICTIM: Samantha Pai
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
VICTIM: Kaitlyn Eldred
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 20th, 2026, at approximately 1726 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks received a report of a theft that occurred at a residence on VT Rt 15 in Jeffersonville.
Investigation revealed that Dakota Spalding, 25, of Jeffersonville, had stolen over $3,000 worth of clothing over the course of several months from Samantha Pai, 24, and Kaitlyn Eldred, 27, both of Jeffersonville.
Spalding was issued a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 25th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Grand Larceny.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: March 25th, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
New Haven Barracks / Serious Bodily Injury Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE #: 26B5001133
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 03/20/2026, 1551 hours
STREET: Vermont Route 74
TOWN: Cornwall
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Vermont Route 30
WEATHER: Snowy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow-covered
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Emily C. McNamara
AGE: 41
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cornwall, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2022
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: 4Runner
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front driver’s side contact damage
INJURIES: Life-Threatening
HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Chase T. Atkins
AGE: 30
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Addison, Vermont
(1)
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Kenworth
VEHICLE MODEL: Construction
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front-end contact damage
(2)
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Brenner
VEHICLE MODEL: Trailer
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: N/A
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On March 20th, 2026, at approximately 1551 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 74 near the intersection with Vermont Route 30 in the Town of Cornwall. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling east on Vermont Route 74 and V#2 was traveling west on Vermont Route 74. At that time, Emily C. McNamara (41) of Cornwall, Vermont, lost control of V#1. V#1 entered the westbound lane of travel before colliding with V#2. V#1 came to the position of uncontrolled rest, facing west in the eastbound lane of travel. V#2 came to the position of uncontrolled rest, facing west on the eastbound shoulder. Life-threatening injuries resulted. Snow and slippery roadways are believed to be contributing factors in this crash.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the Middlebury Police Department, Department of Motor Vehicles Law Enforcement, Middlebury Regional EMS, the Cornwall Fire Department, and Middstate Towing.
This investigation is in its early stages, and VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators in this case call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
VCVC(s): Pending
COURT ACTION: Pending
St Albans Barracks / DUI Refusal
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2001782
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins
STATION: St Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 03/20/2026 @1830
INCIDENT LOCATION: Berthiaume Road, Fairfax
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: Matthew McNall
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 20, 2026, at approximately 1830 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St Albans Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Berthiaume Rd. in the town of Fairfax. Troopers identified the operator as Matthew McNall (61) of Fairfax, VT. While speaking with McNall, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. McNall was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. McNall was released with a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court, Criminal Division on April 6th, 2026, at 0800 hours to answer for the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/04/26 @0800
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.
St Albans Barracks / Request For Information
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26A2001531
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 03/10/26 2140 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 71 Jay View DR, Enosburgh, VT
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED: Unknown
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time at the above location, Vermont State Police were advised of a retail theft that had occurred. The unidentified male had left the store with $75.00 worth of goods. The image attached above was provided by an employee of the store. The Vermont State Police request assistance in identifying the unknown individual.
Please contact the Vermont State Police - St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993, People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Trooper Benjamin Emerson
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 524-5993
New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE #: 26B5001126
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026, 1332 hours
STREET: US Route 7
TOWN: New Haven
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: S Middlebrook Road
WEATHER: Snowy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Rolando Jimenez
AGE: 61
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: San Antonio, Texas
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-driver’s side contact damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Amanda Brinkman
AGE: 44
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Forester
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Passenger’s side contact damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On March 20th, 2026, at approximately 1332 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 near the intersection with S Middlebrook Road in the Town of New Haven. Investigation revealed V#2 was traveling south on US Route 7, and V#1 was traveling south on US Route 7, directly behind V#2. At that time, V#2 began to turn right into Addison County Alignment & Repair. At the same time, V#1 left the roadway before colliding with V#2. V#1 and V#2 came to the position of uncontrolled rest on the southbound shoulder of US Route 7. No injuries resulted.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the New Haven Fire Department and Bristol Rescue Squad.
COURT ACTION: N
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002505
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/20/26 @ 0034 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 2 St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI, Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Kyra Carey
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the posted speed limit. Troopers verified the speed on radar to be 95mph in a posted 55mph zone. While attempting to catch up to the vehicle Troopers observed multiple other motor vehicle violations. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Carey. Investigation revealed that Carey had operated under the influence. She was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing. Carey was later released on a citation.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/06/26 @ 0830 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
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 William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
Re: Traffic Alert - Browns Trace Rd
Roadway is re-open. Thank you.
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Sent: Friday, March 20, 2026 8:03 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - Browns Trace Rd
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Subject: Traffic Alert - Browns Trace Rd
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Browns Trace Rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of #59 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.
Update: Vt Route 74, Cornwall
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vt Route 74 is now passable in the area of VT Route 30 in Cornwall; the scene is cleared and AOT has been advised to pass through with material for the roadway.
Please continue to drive safely.
Thank you
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