UPDATE - Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport (ONE LANE OPEN)

Bridport Fire Department has reopened one lane for thru traffic for this incident on VT Route 22A in Bridport north of Rattlin Bridge Rd. GMP is on scene making assessments. Updates will follow as they are received.

 

Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A 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.

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3008054

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  September 27, 2026, at approximately 1530 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N MM 47.6, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION(S):  Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Ethan Bailey

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alexandria, VA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near mile marker 47.6 in the Town of Berlin when they observed a vehicle traveling 98 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Ethan Bailey (21) of Alexandria, VA. Bailey was issued a criminal citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 12, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charge. Bailey was also issued civil ticket which upon conviction carries a penalty of $502 and two points.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/12/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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

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

 

Rutland Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

CASE#: 26B4007361

 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry                                

STATION: Rutland                      

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026, at approximately 2010 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chittenden  

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault 

 

ACCUSED: Jessica Anderson 

AGE: 39 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chittenden, VT 

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/26/2026, at approximately 2010 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a reported family fight in Chittenden, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Jessica Anderson (39) caused serious pain and bodily injury to a family member. 

 

Anderson was lodged and Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility without bail and is cited to appear before a judge on September 28^th at 12:30 PM. 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: Yes  

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 

COURT DATE/TIME: September 28th at 12:30 PM 

 

*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. 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Gross. Neg. Operation & LSA

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B3005281

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo                       

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026 at approximately 1937 hours

LOCATION: US Route 7 / Cash Place in the Town of Pownal

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear 

 

OPERATOR: Demetrie S. Thompson

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cheshire, MA

VIOLATION: Gross Neg. Operation, Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above-listed date and time, the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks, received report of a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that drove off the roadway into multiple parked unoccupied vehicles before fleeing the scene on foot near Cash Place in the Town of Pownal.

 

The parked vehicles sustained either moderate or totaled damage as a result of the crash.

 

Through investigation, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Demetrie S. Thompson (24) of Cheshire, MA. A short time later, Troopers located Thompson at a residence nearby. Following the investigation, Thompson was issued a citation to appear in the Bennington County Court - Criminal Division to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/30/2026 at 0830 hours      

COURT: Bennington County

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

 

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

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

Westminster Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008537

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                       

STATION: Westminster Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: September 26, 2026, at 2332 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Baltimore Rd, Weathersfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Brett D. Jasinski                                    

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 26th, 2026, at 2332 hours, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks responded to the report of single vehicle crash on Baltimore Rd, in the Town of Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont. After speaking with the operator, Brett D. Jasinski, (59) of Chester, Vermont, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Jasinski was subsequently arrested and transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing. Jasinski was processed and cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on October 13th, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: October 13th, 2026, at 0830      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

 

Derby Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005580

TROOPER: Jacob Shores                                                      

STATION: Derby               

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: September 26^th, 2026 @ 2124 hours

LOCATION: Main St, Barton, VT

 

MISSING JUVENILE: Oliva Champagne

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 26th, 2026, at approximately 2124 hours the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks received a report of a runaway juvenile. Oliva Champagne (15) of Barton, VT was last known to have left her residence, indicating she was attempting to leave the state. Champagne was last seen wearing pajama bottoms and a red Dave and Buster T-shirt with a pink bag.

 

Champagne is described as a black female who is approximately 4’10” tall, 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. The incident does not appear suspicious though there are concerns for Champagne’s welfare. Anyone with information regarding Champagne’s whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact VSP Derby at 802-334-8881.

 

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B2008042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                      

STATION: VSP Berlin                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/26 @ 2302 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Roxbury Rd, Roxbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Felicia M Ayer                                           

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Berlin received a notification of a two vehicle crash on Roxbury Rd in Roxbury, VT. Troopers identified Felicia M Ayer (28) as one of the operators. Throughout the investigation, Ayer was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Ayer was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Ayer was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and then released on criminal citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026       

COURT: Washington County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

 

CASE#: 26A1007342

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 26, 2026, at approximately 2136 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Silver Street, Hinesburg, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

 

ACCUSED: Sara O’Donnell

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 27, 2026, at approximately 2136 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash in the town of Hinesburg. Upon arrival Troopers made contact with the operator, Sara O’Donnell, 46, of Hinesburg, Vermont. While speaking with O’Donnell, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. For precautionary reasons, O’Donnell and her passenger were transported to UVM Medical Center.

 

While at UVM Medical Center, O’Donnell was processed for suspicion of DUI. O’Donnell was subsequently released with a citation to appear in court on 10/27/2026 to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/27/2026             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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 Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

 

Royalton Barracks / Arrests on Warrants

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005494

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato                           

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026 @ approximately 1825 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 / Gee Hill Rd, Royalton, VT

VIOLATION(S): Arrests on Warrants, see details below

 

ACCUSED: Jasmine Brown                                         

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Gilman

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop on VT Route 14 near Gee Hill Rd in the town of Royalton. Troopers interacted with the operator, Amanda Gilman age 41 of Braintree, VT, and passenger Jasmine Brown age 23 of Northfield, VT both had active in-state warrants for their arrests. Details on these arrest warrants can be found below:

 

              Jasmine Brown (WARRANTS x 5)

                             Chittenden County: Failure to Appear – Cocaine Possession (Misdemeanor) – CITE & RELEASE

                             Windsor County: Failure to Appear – Cocaine Possession (Misdemeanor); VCOR x 2 (Misdemeanor); Depressant/Stimulant Possession (Misdemeanor)

                             Orange County: Failure to Appear x 2 – Unlawful Trespass & Violation of Probation (both Misdemeanor)

                                           TOTAL BAIL: $2,400

 

              Amanda Gilman (WARRANT x 1)

                             Windsor County: Failure to Appear – Cocaine Possession (Misdemeanor)

                                           TOTAL BAIL: $200

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 @ 1230 hours for all charges except Chittenden, appearance is at 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden, Windsor, & Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Divisions

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: See above

MUG SHOT: Attached x 2

 

 

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

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

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

 

CASE#: 26A1007341

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                              

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 26, 2026, at approximately 2129 hours

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Henri Provost                                                 

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

September 26, 2026, at approximately 2129 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a traffic violation on Interstate 89 Southbound near mile marker 82 in the Town of Williston. The operator was identified as Henri Provost (29) of Williston. While speaking with Provost, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Provost was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Provost was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on October 15, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 15, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden

MUG SHOT: Included

 

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

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

 

Trooper Omar Bulle

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

New Haven / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5004167

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson                          

STATION: VSP New Haven                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 at approximately 2352 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Ferrisburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Recklessly Endangering another person, Negligent Operation, and DUI

 

ACCUSED: Whitney Prouty                                          

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks responded to a reported family fight in Ferrisburgh, VT. Investigation revealed Prouty had inflicted pain on a family member using a motor vehicle. While speaking with Troopers, Prouty displayed signs of impairment.

 

Prouty was screened and placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, Domestic Assault, Negligent Operation and Recklessly Endangering another person. Prouty was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Prouty was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court to answer to the above charge and lodged.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026            

COURT: Addison County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility      

BAIL: $500

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 Kelsey Dobson (426)

Vermont State Police

Troop “B”, New Haven Barracks

Tel: (802) 388-4919

kelsey.dobson@vermont.gov

 

New Haven Barracks / Petit Larceny

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003828

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 @ 1952 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Isaac L. Fleming

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

VICTIM: Heather L. Lutton

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, troopers with the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks, received a call reporting a theft of goods. Through investigation, it was determined that Isaac L. Fleming  (46) of Vergennes, VT, had entered the store and assisted in the theft of goods. Fleming was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, on November 2^nd at 1230 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Addison 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.

 

New Haven Barracks / Petit Larceny

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003828

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 @ 1952 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Sabrina A. Wedge

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Addison, VT

 

VICTIM: Heather L. Lutton

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, troopers with the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks, received a call reporting a theft of goods. Through investigation, it was determined that Sabrina A. Wedge (43) of Addison, VT, had entered the store and stolen goods. Wedge was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, on November 2^nd at 1230 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Addison 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.

Royalton Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005488

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode                          

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026 at approximately 1428 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 37 Dee Haven, in the Town of Sharon, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Connor Carlin                                             

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sharon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/26/2026 the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received a report of a family disturbance in the Town of Sharon VT. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded to the scene. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Connor Carlin (26) had violated an Abuse Prevention Order. Carlin was taken into custody, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court.

 

COURT ACTION: - Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - N   

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.

Derby Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005571

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Daniel Lynch                             

STATION: Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 9/26/26, 1740 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-111, Derby Center

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Ashlyn Janci                                              

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brighton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, troopers assigned to the Derby Barracks observed a vehicle traveling at 80 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone on VT-111 in the town of Derby.  The vehicle was stopped and the operator, identified as Janci, was issued a criminal citation to appear in court at a later date.

 

COURT ACTION: Citation

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/2426           

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL:  NA

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3005274                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini

STATION: Shaftsbury                             

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: September 26, 2026, approx. 1223 hours

STREET: VT Route 7A

TOWN: Shaftsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Old Depot Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Barbara Bacchi

AGE: 78     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Nathan Bachiochi

AGE: 44    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Arlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Tahoe

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a two-car crash at the intersection of VT Route 7A and Old Depot Road, in the Town of Shaftsbury. Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 (Bacchi) was turning right to travel northbound on VT Route 7A from Old Depot Road when she did not yield to Vehicle #2 (Bachiochi), who was travelling northbound on VT Route 7A. Vehicle #2 subsequently struck vehicle #1 causing significant damage to both vehicles. Both operators suffered apparent minor injuries.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Arlington Rescue Squad, Shaftsbury Fire Department, and All Service Towing.

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

COURT ACTION: No 

 

 

 

*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 Route 7A, Shafsbury

 

VT Route 7A / Old Depot Road, Shaftsbury  one lane open for traffic  

 

John Conway

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

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Subject: Traffic Alert - VT Route 7A, Shafsbury

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 7A, Shafsbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of Old Depot 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 7A, Shafsbury

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 7A, Shafsbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of Old Depot 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Non-suspicious Death Investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009933

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Kyle Fecher               

STATION: Vermont State Police BCI- St. Johnsbury Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 at 0614 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 113, West Fairlee

INCIDENT: Death Investigation

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the VSP St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a death investigation along the road of Rt 113, West Fairlee, VT. The investigation indicated that nothing suspicious occurred, and the decedent was sent for autopsy.

 

 

 

Detective Trooper Kyle Fecher

Vermont State Police

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05855

Office: 802-334-8881

Email: kyle.fecher@vermont.gov

 

RE: Traffic Alert - Vt Route 113 in West Fairlee

 

This roadway is back open

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2026 6:52 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - Vt Route 113 in West Fairlee

 

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vt Route 113 in West Fairlee has both lanes obstructed in the area of near the elementary school due to a law enforcement incident.

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.

Berlin Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A3007985

TROOPER: Trooper David Lambert                              

STATION: VSP-Berlin                    

CONTACT#:802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 at 1546 hours

LOCATION: Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Cormick Cantwell                         

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT 

 

VICTIM: Williston State Police Dispatch

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time State Police Dispatch in Williston received a call from Cormick Cantwell of Montpelier, VT. Cantwell subsequently became verbally aggressive and hostile toward the dispatcher. Cantwell has active court conditions, including a condition not to contact dispatch unless he has an actual emergency, which he did not appear to have. Cantwell was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 09/28/2026 at 1230 hours to answer the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

             

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: 09/28/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191