Update No. 4: Crews recover body of missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Crews recover body of missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Saturday, July 4, 2026) — At about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, a kayaker called the Vermont State Police to report he had found a body on Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Troopers and the Milton Fire Department responded to the scene and brought the body to shore. The deceased individual is believed to be the man who jumped into the Lamoille River upstream of the lake Wednesday evening to attempt to rescue a young relative who fell into the water. Her body was recovered Thursday evening.

 

The man’s body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Per standard protocol, VSP will withhold the names of the deceased individuals until autopsies are complete.

 

The state police thanks the numerous first-response and search-and-rescue agencies, along with members of the public, for assisting in this case.

 

 

***Update No. 3, 5 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2026***

Search efforts on the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia for a missing man continued from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. His body was not located.

 

The Vermont State Police and the Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator plan to return to the area Saturday, July 4, with K-9s to search riverbanks and lakeshore areas downstream. If necessary, VSP will evaluate resuming operations on the water Monday, July 6.

 

 

***Update No. 2, 9:25 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

At about 5:40 p.m. Thursday, members of the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team located the body of the young girl who went missing after falling into the Lamoille River on Wednesday night near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Her body was brought to shore and was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Crews continued searching until about 7 p.m. Thursday for a relative of the girl who had jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue her. He was not located. Search efforts have ended for the day and are expected to resume Friday morning, July 3.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as the search continues.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Update No. 3: Search continues for missing man on Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Search continues for missing man on Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Friday, July 3, 2026) — Search efforts on the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia for a missing man continued from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. His body was not located.

 

The Vermont State Police and the Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator plan to return to the area Saturday, July 4, with K-9s to search riverbanks and lakeshore areas downstream. If necessary, VSP will evaluate resuming operations on the water Monday, July 6.

 

 

***Update No. 2, 9:25 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

At about 5:40 p.m. Thursday, members of the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team located the body of the young girl who went missing after falling into the Lamoille River on Wednesday night near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Her body was brought to shore and was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Crews continued searching until about 7 p.m. Thursday for a relative of the girl who had jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue her. He was not located. Search efforts have ended for the day and are expected to resume Friday morning, July 3.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as the search continues.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4007069                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 @ 2242 hours

STREET: US RT 5

TOWN: Fairlee

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mountain Rd

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Pending Next of Kin Notification

AGE: 66     

SEAT BELT? NO

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: FATAL

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on US RT 5 in Fairlee. Upon arrival Bradford FD, Fairlee FD, and Upper Valley Rescue were providing medical care. Operator #1 was suffered fatal injured and declared deceased on scene despite efforts from medical personnel.

 

Preliminary investigation revealed that Operator #1 was driving north on US RT 5, failed to negotiate a curve in the road before leaving the roadway and striking a telephone pole.

 

The crash is actively being investigated. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to provide is asked to call the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury At 802-748-3111.

 

Update No. 2: Crews recover one victim near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia; search to continue Friday for missing man

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Crews recover one victim near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia; search to continue Friday for missing man

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Thursday, July 2, 2026) — At about 5:40 p.m. Thursday, members of the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team located the body of the young girl who went missing after falling into the Lamoille River on Wednesday night near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Her body was brought to shore and was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Crews continued searching until about 7 p.m. Thursday for a relative of the girl who had jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue her. He was not located. Search efforts have ended for the day and are expected to resume Friday morning, July 3.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as the search continues.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Update No. 1: Crews recover body from Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Crews recover body from Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

FAIRFAX, Vermont (Friday, July 3, 2026) — Shortly after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, crews from Colchester Technical Rescue located the body of a man in the Lamoille River in Fairfax where a swimmer had been reported missing earlier in the evening.

 

The body was recovered and brought to shore. The victim will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The man’s identity will be withheld pending notification of relatives. No one else was injured in this incident.

 

VSP will provide additional information as the investigation continues.

 

 

***Initial news release, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police are responding to a report of a missing man in the Lamoille River in the Franklin County town of Fairfax.

 

The incident was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, near Cleary Road off Vermont Route 104. Preliminary reports indicated a man and a child were swimming in the river when the man began to struggle in the water. A neighbor launched a kayak and helped the child to shore, but the man did not resurface.

 

A search is underway on the river and includes the Vermont State Police, Colchester Technical Rescue, Milton Police Department, Johnson Fire Department, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax Rescue, and game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Thursday night.

 

No further information is currently available. VSP will provide updates as the search continues.

 

The Vermont State Police has responded to three suspected drowning incidents in the past 24 hours. VSP reminds the public that state waterways are running high and have strong currents following recent thunderstorms and rainy weather. People should be mindful of conditions and take precautions before entering any body of water, including checking water levels, flow rates, weather forecasts and the potential for underwater obstacles; using a buddy system; and always swimming sober.

 

For more information about swimming safely in natural environments, see this online American Red Cross resource.

 

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Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing man in Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing man in Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police are responding to a report of a missing man in the Lamoille River in the Franklin County town of Fairfax.

The incident was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, near Cleary Road off Vermont Route 104. Preliminary reports indicated a man and a child were swimming in the river when the man began to struggle in the water. A neighbor launched a kayak and helped the child to shore, but the man did not resurface.

A search is underway on the river and includes the Vermont State Police, Colchester Technical Rescue, Milton Police Department, Johnson Fire Department, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax Rescue, and game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Thursday night.

No further information is currently available. VSP will provide updates as the search continues.

The Vermont State Police has responded to three suspected drowning incidents in the past 24 hours. VSP reminds the public that state waterways are running high and have strong currents following recent thunderstorms and rainy weather. People should be mindful of conditions and take precautions before entering any body of water, including checking water levels, flow rates, weather forecasts and the potential for underwater obstacles; using a buddy system; and always swimming sober.

For more information about swimming safely in natural environments, see this online American Red Cross resource.

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003599

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: July 2, 2026, 1127 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 17.4, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: M Arthur McCollin Bey                                               

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, VT. The operator was identified as M Arthur McCollin Bey (49) of Montpelier, VT. Through investigation it was determined there were two active warrants for McCollin Bey's arrest. McCollin Bey was placed under arrest and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on July 6, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 6, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

 

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.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005766

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 at approximately 0955 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pond Road, Vernon, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Offense in the Presence of a Child

 

ACCUSED: Joshua J. Gay           

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, Vermont

 

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 07/02/2026, at approximately 0955 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Pond Road in Vernon, Vermont for report of an assault. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Joshua J. Gay, 32, of Vernon, Vermont. Troopers learned that Gay had caused physical pain to a family or household member, this incident took place in the presence of minors. Gay was taken into custody and brought to the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks for processing. He was held at Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $500.00 bail. He is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on 07/06/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of Domestic Assault and Presence of Child in an Offense.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:       7/6/2026     

COURT:   Brattleboro

LODGED - LOCATION:      SSCF

BAIL: $500.00

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005763

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland                             

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: Possible occurrence 07/01/2026 at approximately 2100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Church Street, Newfane, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief and Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                              

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

VICTIM: Christin Fagan

AGE: 73

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/02/2026, the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks received a report of a stolen mailbox from Church Street in Newfane, Vermont. The mailbox is described as black metal with a "9" and red flag, it is attached to a 4x4 post. The mailbox may have been stolen on 07/01/2026 around 2100 hours. Troopers are asking anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area of Church Street during this time frame, or may have information regarding the theft, to contact the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 or via e-mail at marie.beland@vermont.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at Submit a Tip | Vermont State Police or by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y N

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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 Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - US Route 7, Wallingford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 7, Wallingford has both lanes obstructed in the area of 2876 Us Route 7, Wallingford 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 - US Route 7 S Wallingford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 7 S Wallingford has both lanes obstructed in the area of House number 1282 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.

Westminster / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005765

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks     

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 at 0727 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Blueberry Circle, Newfane, (Windam County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Reckless Endangerment, Persons prohibited of Possessing a Firearm

ACCUSED: Barry Matyas, Scotti Clark                                              

AGE: 45, 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 2nd, 2026 at approximately 0727 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a dispute between Barry Matyas (45) and Scotti Clark (35) of Newfane, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Clark, recklessly endangered residents with a firearm of which he was prohibited of possessing, and Matyas was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release.  Matyas was cited to appear on 07/02/2026 in Windham County Criminal Division at 1300 hours for Violation of Court Conditions, and Clark was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 07/06/2026, for Reckless Endangerment, and Persons Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 2, 2026, and July 6^th, 2026 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200.00

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.

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Chad Hotchkiss, Sr, 44, of Fairfax, VT was stopped by Trooper Iain Carr on June 26, 2026, at 5:24 PM on VT Route 116 and Cobble Road in Bristol. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on August 10, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

Update No. 1: Search and recovery effort resumes at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Search and recovery effort resumes at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Thursday, July 2, 2026) — Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Assault & Disorderly Conduct

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005757

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                      

STATION: Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 at 1911 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Depot Street, Cavendish, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Baris Dincer                                        

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

VICTIM: David Stanek

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Robert Messier

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 1, 2026, at 1911 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to an active assault on Depot Street in the Town of Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined Baris Dincer (42) of Cavendish, Vermont had physically assaulted Robert Messier (33) and David Stanek (68), also of Cavendish, Vermont. Dincer was issued court ordered conditions before being released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on July 2, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charges of Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 at 1230 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.

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3005289

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  July 1st, 2026, at approximately 1905 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Luke Lamar

AGE:  34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Auburn, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near Exit 5 in the Town of Williamstown. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling at 100 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Luke Lamar (34) of Auburn, MA. Lamar was issued a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 5, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges. Additionally, Lamar was issued a civil ticket carrying a waiver amount of $530 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/05/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Orange 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.

Traffic Alert - Handle Rd, W Dover

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Handle Rd, W Dover has no obstruction in the area of Tannery Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Traffic Alert - US Route 5, Dummerston

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 5, Dummerston has both lanes obstructed in the area of School House Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Traffic Alert - Handle Rd, W Dover

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Handle Rd, W Dover has both lanes obstructed in the area of Tannery Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) — Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Traffic Alert - Arrow Head Lake Rd / Highbridge Rd in Georgia

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Arrow Head Lake Rd / Highbridge Rd in Georgia has both lanes obstructed in the area of 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007015

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: Sometime between 0900 hours and 1630 hours on 07/01/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Colby Rd in the Town of Topsham, VT

VIOLATION: Theft - Automobile

 

VICTIM: Bradford Calhoun

AGE: 66

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation                                             

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT

 

On the above listed date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a stolen Chevrolet Silverado from an address on Colby Road in the Town of Topsham, VT. It became known through investigation, the stolen truck was a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, Green in color worth approximately $20,000. A picture of the truck is attached above.

 

The owner of the Truck, Calhoun (66), advised the truck was stolen from a field on Colby Road sometime between 0900 hours and 1630 hours on 07/01/2026. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Santic at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

UPDATE: Royalton Barracks / Request for Information / Multiple Charges

UPDATE: The individual involved in this incident has been identified as Tyler Wallin of Barre City, VT. The Vermont State Police would like to thank everyone who provided information leading to the arrest of Wallin and Barre City Police Department, Randolph Police Department, and Barre City Probation & Parole for their assitance. All vehicles have been recovered and returned to their owners. Wallin was cited and released to Barre Probation and Parole for lodging. 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003191, 26B2003192, 26B2003193 and 26B2003200

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Trinity Poole                     

STATION: Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 234 9933

 

DATE/TIME: June 25, 2026, at approximately 0100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RTE 14N AND VT RTE 14S, Randolph, VT

ACCUSED: Tyler Wallin                                               

 Age: 28

Residence: Barre City, VT

Violations: 

Aggravated operation without owners' consent (x2)

Operation without owners' consent 

Unlawful trespass 

Petit larceny 

Vi

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 25, 2026, the Vermont State Police received multiple reports of several motor vehicles stolen in Randolph, VT. Investigation revealed that on June 25, 2026, during the early morning hours, someone stole multiple vehicles and stole items from another. One individual was observed wearing a dark cut off sweatshirt, dark pants, a hat and a backpack. The other was observed wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt with dark colored hair.

 

Trooper Trinity Poole

Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RTE 107

Royalton, VT

(802) 234 9933

Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3003588                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 7/1/2026 at approximately 1144 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Sunderland

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 28

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Unknown

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Margarita Ivanova

AGE: 24     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hamilton, NJ

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor rear end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 7/1/2026, at approximately 1144 hours, Vermont Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 near MM 28 in the town of Sunderland, VT. Investigation revealed that while Margarita Ivanova (24) was travelling south on US Route 7, she was rear ended by a black, late model GMC or Chevrolet Truck with Vermont registration. The vehicle then fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Jason Danielsen at the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

 

 

 

*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 / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002271

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421                                                                                                                                       

 

DATE/TIME: 05/07/2026 | 0613 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joshua L. Bushee                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT

 

VICTIM: Theresa C. Bushee

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 07, 2026, at approximately 0613 hours Troopers were notified of a vandalism reported Theresa C. Bushee (53) in the Town of Arlington. Investigation discovered that Joshua L. Bushee (45) had damaged property belonging to Theresa. After a search, Joshua was located on June 30, 2026, and was subsequently issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on September 21, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 | 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington Superior Court – 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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421