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July 13, 2026
WIlliston Barracks / DUI Crash
Berlin Barracks / Reckless Endangerment
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3005793
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Helpard
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 @ 1517 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Central St, Northfield, VT
VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment
ACCUSED: Rebecca Morin
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT
VICTIM: Juvenile 1
VICTIM: Juvenile 2
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/13/2026, at approximately 1517 hours, the Vermont State Police, Berlin barracks was notified of a disturbance on Central Street in Northfield, VT. Troopers responded to the area and located the involved parties. Probable cause was established that Rebecca Morin (25) of Northfield, VT had committed the offense of reckless endangerment. Morin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Morin was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/03/2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVALIABLE
*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 / Report of a plane crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A5003929
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: About 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mount Pisgah in the town of Westmore
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
At about 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, the Vermont State Police received an automatic emergency alert from a cellphone that indicated a possible airplane crash involving multiple occupants. The alert indicated the possible crash had occurred on Mount Pisgah in the town of Westmore, Vermont.
Numerous first-response agencies mobilized crews to the scene, including the Vermont State Police, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Glover Ambulance Service, Westmore Fire Department, Charleston Fire Department, Newport Ambulance Service, and other agencies. First responders initiated a coordinated search effort to locate the site of the reported crash. Personnel searched the area for signs of a downed aircraft and coordinated resources across the involved agencies to assist.
The Vermont State Police and the Vermont Division of Fire Safety deployed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to assist with the search. Troopers, Fish and Wildlife game wardens, Orleans County sheriff’s deputies and EMS personnel deployed on foot to search the terrain. Shortly thereafter, the National Guard responded and conducted an aerial search of the large, heavily wooded area surrounding Mount Pisgah to locate any evidence of a downed aircraft.
During the search, the Vermont State Police identified the owner of the cellphone from which the automatic emergency alert originated. Multiple attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful during initial search efforts. After about three hours, the owner of the cellphone contacted the Vermont State Police and advised they had not been involved in an aircraft crash but did hike trails on Mount Pisgah. Based on this information, the search was concluded, and no evidence of a downed aircraft or injured parties was located.
Investigation determined the cellphone owner never lost possession of the device, and it remains unclear what triggered the automated emergency alert.
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Williston Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1005243
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet
Station: Williston
Contact#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: 07/12/2026 at approximately 2223 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Cambridge, VT
VIOLATION:
- 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Xander Stacey
AGE: 24
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the Williston Barracks were notified of a Family Fight Domestic in the town of Cambridge. Investigation revealed that Xander Stacey (24) of Cambridge had assaulted a domestic partner. Stacey was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Williston for processing. Stacey was lodged at the Northwest State Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail and issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on July 13, 2026 at 1300 hours to answer to the charge of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026 at 1300 hours
COURT: Lamoille County Superior
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000
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 the arraignment time.
Trooper Brandon Sweet & K9 Havok
Vermont State Police - Williston
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, July 13-19, 2026
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of July 13-19, 2026.
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
Lt. Drew Cota
Watch Commander – South
Lt. Neil Carey
From 6 a.m. Saturday, July 18, to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 19:
Lt. Michael Studin
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
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Violation of Relief from Abuse Order
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4007446
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Crista Maurice
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT #: 748-3111
DATE/TIME: 07/12/26, 1917 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of a Restraining Order
ACCUSED: Joshua Stevens
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, State Police were advised of a possible restraining order violation (RFA). The investigation revealed that Stevens failed to follow requirements detailed in the RFA. Stevens was later located and taken into custody. He was transported to the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing and later released on a citation. Stevens is schedule to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 07/13/26 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/13/26, 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: n/a
BAIL: N
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.
Sgt. Crista Maurice & K9 Borys
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3
Williston Barracks / DUI Crash
July 12, 2026
Derby Barracks / Leaving the scene of a Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5003889
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 07/11/2026 at approximately 1052 hours
LOCATION: Church Lane in the Town of Craftsbury
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Justice Jameson
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA)
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge
VEHICLE MODEL: RAM
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor rear end damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
LAST KNOWN OPERATOR: John Miller
AGE: 77
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: CRV
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate Front end damage
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above-listed date and time, the Vermont State Police - Derby Barracks, received report of a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that backed into a parked unoccupied vehicle before fleeing the scene near 7 Church Lane in the Town of Craftsbury.
The owner of the parked vehicle, John Miller of Irasburg, reported that his vehicle sustained moderate front-end damage as a result of the crash.
Through investigation, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle that fled the scene as Justice Jameson of Craftsbury. A short time later, Troopers located Jameson. Following the investigation, Jameson was issued a citation to appear in the Orleans County Criminal Division for the offense of Leaving the Scene of a Crash, in violation of Title 23 V.S.A. § 1128.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orleans
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.
Traffic Alert - VT Route 117 & Skunk Hollow
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 117 & Skunk Hollow has both lanes obstructed in the area of Intersection involving above roads 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.
Royalton Barracks / DUI & Simple Assault
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2003583
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato
STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 07/10/2026 @ approximately 2233 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14, Sharon, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI, Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Triston E. Potter
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sharon, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to the report of a suspicious male in the roadway on VT Route 14 near the Sharon / Hartford town line, in the county of Windsor, Vermont. While investigating, Troopers established probable cause that Triston Potter, age 27 of Sharon, VT, had caused bodily injury to a juvenile. Troopers observed indicators of impairment and determined Potter had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence. Potter was arrested for suspicion of DUI, transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks for processing, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below time, date, and location.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Windsor
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.
July 11, 2026
Update St Johnsbury / Missing Person
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
UPDATE: Donald was located safe and was returned back to his residence.
CASE#: 26A4007393
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Mark Pohlman
STATION: St Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: 689 South Road, Bradford
VIOLATION: Missing Person
VICTIM: Donald Dacey
AGE: 78
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 7/11/2026 at approximately 1515 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person on South Road in the town of Bradford. Troopers were advised that a male, identified as Donald Dacey walked away from his residence into the woods at approximately 1345 hours and had not returned. At this time there are concerns for Donald's well-being.
Donald is described as being 5'7 and approximately 180 lbs with short white hair and a beard. Donald was last seen wearing an Olive Green polo shirt, Khaki shorts and sandals. Donald is also non verbal. Anyone with information regarding Donald's whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury.
Sergeant Mark Pohlman
Vermont State Police
St Johnsbury Barracks
802-748-3111
From: Pohlman, Mark
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2026 5:32 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St Johnsbury / Missing Person
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4007393
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Mark Pohlman
STATION: St Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: 689 South Road, Bradford
VIOLATION: Missing Person
VICTIM: Donald Dacey
AGE: 78
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 7/11/2026 at approximately 1515 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person on South Road in the town of Bradford. Troopers were advised that a male, identified as Donald Dacey walked away from his residence into the woods at approximately 1345 hours and had not returned. At this time there are concerns for Donald's well-being.
Donald is described as being 5'7 and approximately 180 lbs with short white hair and a beard. Donald was last seen wearing an Olive Green polo shirt, Khaki shorts and sandals. Donald is also non verbal. Anyone with information regarding Donald's whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury.
Sergeant Mark Pohlman
Vermont State Police
St Johnsbury Barracks
802-748-3111
St Johnsbury / Missing Person
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4007393
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Mark Pohlman
STATION: St Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: 689 South Road, Bradford
VIOLATION: Missing Person
VICTIM: Donald Dacey
AGE: 78
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 7/11/2026 at approximately 1515 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person on South Road in the town of Bradford. Troopers were advised that a male, identified as Donald Dacey walked away from his residence into the woods at approximately 1345 hours and had not returned. At this time there are concerns for Donald's well-being.
Donald is described as being 5'7 and approximately 180 lbs with short white hair and a beard. Donald was last seen wearing an Olive Green polo shirt, Khaki shorts and sandals. Donald is also non verbal. Anyone with information regarding Donald's whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury.
Sergeant Mark Pohlman
Vermont State Police
St Johnsbury Barracks
802-748-3111
New Haven Barracks / Excessive Speed
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5002969
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 388 - 4919
DATE/TIME: July 11th, 2026 at 1638 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 22A, Orwell, VT
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Kobe R. Roberts
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 11th, 2026 at approximately 1638 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were on patrol in the Town of Orwell, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling Southbound on VT RT 22A, at a speed of 70 mph. The posted speed in that area is 40 mph.
A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Kobe Roberts (26) of Poultney, VT. Roberts was ultimately cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Addison County Criminal Division on August 31st, 2026, at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: August 31st, 2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Addison Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: 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.
St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2004051
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 06/24/2026 at approximately 2010 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Longley Bridge Road in the town of Enosburg
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
ACCUSED: Unknown
AGE: NA
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 25th, 2026 at approximately 1005 hours the Vermont State Police were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Longley Bridge Road in the town of Enosburg. One of the involved vehicles was an ATV that left the scene after causing damage to the other involved vehicle. A photograph of the ATV is attached to this press release and the Vermont State Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 524-5993