State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 9, Marlboro has both lanes obstructed in the area of Hamilton Rd 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 3, 2026
Traffic Alert - VT Route 9, Marlboro
One lane closed near 6802 US Route 2 Marshfield
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin Barracks
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 2 in Marshfield near box 6802 is down to one lane 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.
Derby Barracks / Request for information
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5001186
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881
DATE/TIME: Sometime between 03/01/2026 and 03/03/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Hazen Notch Road in the Town of Lowell, VT
VIOLATION: Theft
VICTIM: Gerald Green
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT
ACCUSED: Under investigation
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT
On the above listed date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks were notified of a stolen shotgun from an address on Hazen Notch Road in the Town of Lowell. It became known through investigation that the shotgun stolen was a Savage 12G pump action shotgun approximately 40 years old. The owner of the shotgun, Green (70), advised the shotgun was stolen from inside his garage at the address on Hazen Notch Road sometime between 03/01/2026 and the early hours of 03/03/2026. Anyone with information on the incident or the stolen shotgun, is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001833 and 26A4001639
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 0925 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2 E / Jamieson Road Danville, VT
ACCUSED: Ryan Dedonno
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owner's Consent, Possession of Stolen Property (x2), Petit Larceny, DUI-Drugs.
VICTIM: Anne Labrusciano
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT
VICTIM: Slade Farnham
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Walden, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle that was being operated erratically on US Route 2 W in the Town of Danville, Vermont. The complainant stated the vehicle had crashed into a snowbank before leaving the scene. Troopers then located the vehicle on Jamieson Road. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Ryan Dedonno (45) of St. Johnsbury, VT. Upon further investigation, it was revealed Dedonno had stolen the vehicle on 02/19/2026 and was the suspect in a separate petit larceny case. While speaking with Dedonno, Troopers also observed signs of impairment. Dedonno was placed under arrest after it was determined he had committed the crimes of Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, Possession of Stolen Property (x2) Petit Larceny, and DUI -Drugs. Dedonno was transported to the VSP St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing, then lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex for lack of $500.00 bail. Dedonno was cited to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 03/04/2026 at 0830 hours.
Dedonno was also issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 05/04/2026 at 0830 hours for the offenses of DUI - Drugs.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/04/2026 at 1230 hours and 05/04/2026 at 0830
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $500.00
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.
Trooper Kyle Gorman
Vermont State Police
1068 US Route 5, Suite #1
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111
Derby Barracks / Petit Larceny & Unlawful Mischief
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5000402
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 01/23/2026 / 1600 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Elm Steet, North Troy
VIOLATION: Petit Larceny X9, Unlawful Mischief X5
ACCUSED: Natasha Morisseau
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT
VICTIM: Numerous
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/23/2026, at approximately 1600 hours, the Vermont State Police was made aware of an assortment of mail that was located in a dumpster at a residence on Elm Street in the Town of North Troy, VT. None of the mail located in the dumpster was addressed to that property. Subsequent investigation revealed a person of interest was identified as Natasha Morisseau, 34, of North Troy. Morisseau was learned to be an employee with the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier out of the North Troy Office. The investigation has concluded that a small portion of mail under her care was thrown in a dumpster on a regular basis dating as far back as the middle of October 2025.
During the course of investigation, both opened and unopened packages and holiday cards were located in both the dumpster and in a subsequent search of her mail delivery vehicle. Of the mentioned opened holiday cards which there were six of, only one of them was determined to have contained money. Morisseau has been suspended by the Postal Service since the date the incident had been uncovered on 01/23/2026. All recovered mail was given back to the post office for delivery. Morisseau was later issued a citation on 02/14/2026 for the offenses of multiple counts of Petit Larceny and Unlawful Mischief.
The case has been forwarded to the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General for further review.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/2026 / 0830 hours
COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, Newport
LODGED - LOCATION: No
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
New Haven Barracks / DUI - Drug
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5000848
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 2354 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Atkins Farm Road
TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug
ACCUSED: Larry A. Swan
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 2nd, 2026, at approximately 2354 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Atkins Farm Road in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Larry A. Swan (35) of Starksboro, Vermont. While speaking to Swan, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.
Swan was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Swan was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 4th, 2026, at 1230 hours.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Vergennes Police Department.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/04/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
1st Degree Aggravated Assault - Rutland Barracks
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4001595
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 3/1/2026 at 2005 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and Offense committed within the presence of a child
ACCUSED: Austin Creaser
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, VT
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 03/01/2026, at approximately 2205 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were dispatched to a family fight/domestic call in Rutland Town.
Upon arrival it was revealed that Creaser had caused serious bodily injury to a family member with children present in the residence. Creaser had left prior to the arrival of Troopers.
Creaser was located on 03/02/2026 and was arrested and transported to the Rutland State Police Barracks. The Honorable Court was contacted and ordered Creaser to be held without bail. Creaser was transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility and lodged.
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held without bail
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/04/2026 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.
March 2, 2026
Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3001641
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802.229.9191
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at approximately 1916 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Guptil Road / Kneeland Flats Road, Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1:
OPERATOR: Thomas Grady
AGE: 26
SEAT BELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Kia
VEHICLE MODEL: Soul
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Guptil Road and Kneeland Flats Road in the Town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Thomas Grady (26) of Brookfield, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Grady for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Berlin Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: March 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included
St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Refusal
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001751
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/27/2026 @ 1831 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2000 Memorial Drive, Saint Johnsbury
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: Joeseph Beaucage
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 1831 hours Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle complaint at 2000 Memorial Drive in the Town of St. Johnsbury. Troopers identified the operator as Jospeh Beaucage (43) of St. J. While speaking with Beaucage, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.
Beaucage was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Beaucage was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 03/16/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 0830 AM
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court
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.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819
(802)-748-3111
Royalton DUI
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2001053
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Agustus Fraga
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 1659 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 12 N, Randolph, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Richard Pearl
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a motor vehicle complaint of a motorist stuck in the snow near VT RT 12 N in Randolph, VT. During the investigation probable cause was found to charge Ruchard Pearl for operating a motor vehicle on VT RT 12 while under the influence of alcohol. DUI.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Chelsea, VT
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.
Rutland Barracks/ Multiple Charges
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4001598
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Eden Neary
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802.773.9101
DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 0036 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Curtis Avenue, Rutland City, VT
VIOLATION: Noise in the Nighttime, Impeding, Resisting Arrest, Assault on Protected Professional
ACCUSED: Jenna Thompson
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Noise in the Nighttime, Resisting Arrest, Assault on Protected Professional
ACCUSED: John Pandiani
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Noise in the Nighttime, Impeding Public Officers
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 2, 2026, at about 0036 hours the Vermont State Police were requested to respond to a residence on Curtis Avenue in Rutland City by Rutland City Police Department due to other calls within the city. Multiple residents in the area called the police to report excessively loud noise and music coming from the residence. This residence had previously been responded to by Rutland City Police Department earlier that night and an arrest was made at that time of another occupant.
State Police responded and attempted to make contact with the occupants of the residence, who refused to answer the door and turned the music up louder. State Police were planning to seize the residence pending a search warrant, but the occupants exited the residence. While attempting to speak with two of the occupants, they continued screaming and making unreasonable noise outside. Troopers attempted to take Jenna Thompson into custody and John Pandiani attempted to impede her arrest. Thompson then resisted arrest, assaulted Troopers by kicking and punching them.
Pandiani and Thompson were transported to the Rutland City PD for processing. At Rutland City PD, Thompson continued to be assaultive and kicked Troopers and also spit at them.
The Honorable Court was contacted for conditions and bail. The Court set bail at $500 for Pandiani and $500 for Thompson. Thompson and Pandiani were lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026, 1230 PM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Rutland Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: $500 each
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.
Update: St. Albans Barracks / Request for information
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A2001112
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa
STATION: St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: February 18, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburgh and Essex Jct.
VIOLATION: Fraud
ACCUSED: Todd Mann
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Update: Todd Mann of Burlington was cited to appear for the charge of Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card. Additional arrests or charges may be forthcoming and an additional news release will be sent out if anyone else is arrested.
On February 18, 2026, at approximately 12:15 PM, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call about fraudulent use of a stolen debit card. The Vermont State Police are looking to speak with the two people in the attached images. They were in the attached red Ford Explorer with a cargo tray connected to the back hitch. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Update:
Court Date: 4/21/2026 at 0800am.
Court: Franklin County Criminal Court
No Mug Shot Available
Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, March 2-8, 2026
Please note: Tuesday, March 3, is Town Meeting Day, a Vermont state holiday, and regular Vermont State Police business offices will be closed. Media should contact a watch commander for any emergent needs.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of March 2-8, 2026.
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
With the exception of Wednesday, March 4:
Lt. John MacCallum
Covering Wednesday, March 4:
Lt. Michael Kamerling
Watch Commander – South
Lt. Michael Dion
Watch Commander – Troop A (north)
Williston: 802-878-7111
St. Albans: 802-524-5993
Berlin: 802-229-9191
St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111
Derby: 802-334-8881
Watch Commander – Troop B (south)
Westminster: 802-722-4600
Royalton: 802-234-9933
Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421
Rutland: 802-773-9101
New Haven: 802-388-4919
Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations
Shaftsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3000818
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 03/02/26 at approximately 0621 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Resisting Arrest
ACCUSED: Bradley M. Betit
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 03/02/26 at approximately 0621 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was asked to respond to a residence in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT, for a report of a family fight. Investigation revealed that Betit (40) of Shaftsbury, VT, had committed the offense of Domestic Assault by causing injury to a household member. Betit was placed under arrest, during which time he resisted arrest, and was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks.
Betit was processed at the barracks and transported to the Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charges.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/26 at 1300 hours
COURT: Bennington
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.
Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Assault & Disorderly Conduct
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001722
Trooper Kieran McManus
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 @ 11:29 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9, Marlboro, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct
ACCUSED: Cooper T. Vanwagner
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ocean Township, NJ
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 03/02/2025 at 11:29 pm, the Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance at a residence located on Vermont Route 9 in Marlboro (Windham County), VT. Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster barracks responded, and conducted an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that Cooper T. Vanwagner, 28, of Ocean Township, NJ, had assaulted another individual.
Vanwagner was arrested for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Vanwagner was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster for processing.
Vanwagner was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on March 2nd, 2026, at 12:30 pm to answer for the above charges. Vanwagner was issued conditions of release and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $1000.00 bail.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: March 2nd, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1000.00 Cash or Surety
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.
Trooper Kieran McManus
Vermont State Police
Troop B - Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 722-4600
Rutland Barracks / DUI #1
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 26B4001597
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: March 1, 2026, at 2333 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dawley Rd N, Mount Holly
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Edmund Gaines
AGE: 65
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shrewsbury, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 1, 2026, at approximately 2333 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious male walking around a house in the Town of Mount Holly. Subsequent investigation revealed Edmund Gaines, of Shrewsbury, VT, had gotten his vehicle stuck near Dawley Rd N. During the investigation, Gaines displayed several signs of impairment. Gaines was taken into custody and processed at the Rutland Barracks. At the conclusion of processing, Gaines was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.
March 1, 2026
Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3001612
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 / 1744 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 12 South, Northfield
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Rebecca Tozier
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 1744 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks were notified of a domestic incident that occurred in the Town of Northfield. Investigation led to Rebecca Tozier (44) of Northfield, VT being taken into custody for the suspicion of domestic assault. Troopers located Tozier at her residence, where she was subsequently placed into custody without incident. In addition, Tozier had an active outstanding warrant for her arrest. Tozier was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on March 2nd, 2026, and transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in the Town of South Burlington for lack of $500 bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026
COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division
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.
Derby Barracks/ Aggravated Assaultx2/ VCOR
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:25A5001147
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 03/01/2026 @ 0016 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Natural Hill, Coventry VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated AssaultX2/Violations of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Gary Guyette Jr
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT
VICTIM: Taylor Falconer
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT
VICTIM: Connor Falconer
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brighton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks responded to a report of an assault on Natural Hill Rd in Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed that Gary Guyette Jr, 38, assaulted multiple people causing serious bodily injury with a weapon. Guyette Jr was also found to be in violation of active court ordered conditions of release. Guyette was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Guyette was ordered held without bail at Northern State Correctional Facility and was cited to appear at Orleans County Superior Court on 03/02/2026 at 1230 Hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 @ 1230 Hours
COURT: Orleans Country Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held without
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 Jacob Shores
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802)-334-8881
St Albans Barracks / DUI refusal and Cruelty to a child
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2001342
TROOPER: Andrew Underwood
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: March 1, 2026 / 1606
LOCATION: Route 104 at Highbridge Road
VIOLATION: DUI refusal / Cruelty to a child
ACCUSED: Cayla Chaloux
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 1, 2026, at 1606 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 104 and Highbridge Road in Fairfax. During the crash investigation one of the operators, Cayla Chaloux age 38 of St Albans, was found to be under the influence. Chaloux was taken into custody and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. At the time of operation Chaloux had two children restrained in car seats in the vehicle. Chaloux was released on a citation to appear at the Franklin Superior Court Criminal Division on March 17, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer to the charges of DUI-refusal and Cruelty to a child.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: 03-17-26
COURT: Franklin
LODGED – LOCATION:
BAIL:
MUG SHOT: N
Trooper Andrew Underwood (222)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
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