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June 8, 2026

Derby Barracks / Possession of Cocaine / Unauthorized Possession of Prescriptions / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5003052

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/04/2026 @ 1521 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Orleans

VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine, Unauthorized Possession of Prescription Drugs, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Robert Elliot                                             

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

 

ACCUSED: Allie Duda                                            

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morristown, VT

 

ACCUSED: Lucrezia Lachapelle                                            

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/04/2026 at approximately 1521 hours, Troopers stopped a 2011 Toyota Rav 4 for a motor vehicle violation on Main St, Orleans, VT.  Troopers identified the operator as Robert Elliot (63) from Glover, VT.  Additionally identified in the motor vehicle was Lucrezia Lachapelle (52) of Lyndon, VT.  Lachapelle had an active warrant for her arrest and was taken into custody and brought to Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

Troopers identified indicators of narcotics and subsequent investigation led Troopers to arrest Elliot for possession of cocaine and another occupant Allie Duda (39) for possession of regulated drugs without a prescription.  Elliot and Duda were issued a citation for Orleans County Superior Court and released.

 

Robert Elliot

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 0830 Hours          

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

Allie Duda

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 0830 Hours          

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

Lucrezia Lachapelle

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1000

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

Traffic Alert - i 89 nb Royalton

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
i 89 nb Royalton has one lane obstructed in the area of down to 1 lane from 18.4 to 19.4 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.

St. Albans Barracks | Sex Offender Registry Violation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003481

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Seth Boudreau                           

STATION:   St. Albans           

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026 at 1105

INCIDENT LOCATION: Richford

VIOLATION: Sex Offender Registry Violation

 

ACCUSED: Ruben Soto                                       

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 2, 2026, at 1105 hours, Vermont State Police encountered Ruben Soto of Richford regarding a separate incident. Investigation revealed that Ruben Soto failed to comply with the Vermont Sex Offender Registry requirements. He was issued a citation and is ordered to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, on June 29, 2026, at 0800 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   06/29/2026 at 0800       

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

New Haven Barracks/ MV Crash/ Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE #: 26B5002419
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 6/4/2026, 1311 hours
STREET: Gap Road
TOWN: Goshen
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hathaway Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Unknown
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Unknown
HOSPITAL: Unknown
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
 
On 6/4/2026 at approximately 1311 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Gap Road, east of Hathaway Road in the Town of Goshen. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling east when it crossed into the oncoming lane, left the roadway, and struck a tree. The operator fled the scene before Troopers arrived. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact VSP-New Haven.

St. Albans Barracks (Bakersfield) / Located Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

Update: Harry has been located safe. Thank you

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003633

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa              

STATION: VSP St. Albans               

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 1424 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  17 Browns Pond Rd, Bakersfield, VT

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING:  Harry Meiggs                                   

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 1424 hours,  the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Harry Meiggs (age 58) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1400 hours the afternoon prior (06/06/26), at the residence of 17 Browns Pond Rd Bakersfield.

 

The circumstances surrounding Meiggs going missing is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding Meiggs and his whereabouts are encouraged to reach out the Vermont State Police – St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Missing Person


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006123

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar                        

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 2315 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rocky Ln, Newbury, VT

 

MISSING PERSON: Alek Deng                                               

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2315 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Alek Deng (18) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1130 hours the morning of 06/06/2026, at a residence on Rocky Ln, in Newbury. Deng is described to be 5’8, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing black uggs, blue jeans, and a grey crop top sweatshirt. Their exact whereabouts are currently unknown and there are concerns for their well-being.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Deng’s whereabouts is asked to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111. A picture of Deng has been attached to this release.

 

Trooper Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury 

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

 


VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4006095

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 1941 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Topsham, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Deborah Hart

AGE: 56

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of an assault in the town of Topsham. Investigation revealed that Deborah Hart (56) of Topsham had assaulted a household member. Hart was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Hart was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 06/08/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at 12:30 PM           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

June 7, 2026

St. Albans Barracks (Bakersfield) / Missing Person

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003633

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa              

STATION: VSP St. Albans               

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 1424 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  17 Browns Pond Rd, Bakersfield, VT

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING:  Harry Meiggs                                   

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 1424 hours,  the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Harry Meiggs (age 58) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1400 hours the afternoon prior (06/06/26), at the residence of 17 Browns Pond Rd Bakersfield.

 

The circumstances surrounding Meiggs going missing is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding Meiggs and his whereabouts are encouraged to reach out the Vermont State Police – St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

UPDATE: St. Albans Barracks/ Missing Person

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 1500 hours, Ovitt was located. The Vermont State Police would like to thank the numerous members of the public that sent tips and assisted in the investigation.

 

 

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003628

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peterson               

STATION: VSP St. Albans               

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 1118 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  2623 W Enosburg Rd, Enosburg VT

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING:  Dale Ovitt                                   

AGE: 79

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 1118 hours,  the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Dale Ovitt  (79) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1800 hours the night prior (06/06/26), leaving the residence of 2623 W Enosburg Rd on a blue UTV. Ovitt was then seen on Joyal Rd in Bakersfield as well as Sand Hill Rd in Enosburg on his UTV between 1800-1900 hours but has not been located since.

 

The circumstances surrounding Ovitt going missing is not considered suspicious but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding Ovitt and his whereabouts are encouraged to reach out the Vermont State Police – St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

 

 

Sergeant Charlotte Hartman (204) & K9 Zeke

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

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Berlin Barracks / DUI, Negligent Operation

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004561

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                  

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 at 12:42 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, Marshfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Jason D. Derner

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/07/2026, at approximately 12:42 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash on US Route 2 in the Town of Marshfield, Vermont. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene, and subsequent investigation revealed that 56-year-old Jason Derner was operating his motor vehicle negligently while impaired by alcohol. Derner was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Negligent Operation then transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division on 06/25/2026, at 8:30 AM, to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/25/2026 at 8:30 AM            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*Please note: Court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

St. Albans Barracks/ Missing Person

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003628

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peterson               

STATION: VSP St. Albans               

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 1118 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  2623 W Enosburg Rd, Enosburg VT

VIOLATION: Missing Person

 

MISSING:  Dale Ovitt                                   

AGE: 79

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 1118 hours,  the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Dale Ovitt  (79) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1800 hours the night prior (06/06/26), leaving the residence of 2623 W Enosburg Rd on a blue UTV. Ovitt was then seen on Joyal Rd in Bakersfield as well as Sand Hill Rd in Enosburg on his UTV between 1800-1900 hours but has not been located since.

 

The circumstances surrounding Ovitt going missing is not considered suspicious but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding Ovitt and his whereabouts are encouraged to reach out the Vermont State Police – St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

 

 

Sergeant Charlotte Hartman (204) & K9 Zeke

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

Shaftsbury Barracks / Burglary Request for Information




VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B3003081
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                              
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/26 between 0045 Hours and 0145 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dwyer's State Line Beer and Wine (7324 US Route 7, Pownal, VT)
VIOLATION: Burglary  

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                              
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a reported burglary at the Dwyer's State Line Beer and Wine Store located on US Route 7 in the Town of Pownal, VT. Investigation revealed that an unknown white male, approximately 30-40 years old, wearing all dark clothing, forcibly entered the store around 12:59 AM on 06/07/2026. Numerous items were stolen from within, and the male departed the area on foot around 01:38 AM.

 

Photos of the male are attached to view. Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may recognize the individual is encouraged to contact Trooper Lacoste of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

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).

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003072

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/26 at approximately 1359 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mcnamara Rd, Dorset, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Scott B. Messenger                                                

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 06/06/26 at approximately 1359 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was notified of a suspicious vehicle parked in the roadway in the area of Mcnamara Rd and Spruce Ln in the Town of Dorset, VT.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the operator, Scott B. Messenger (53) of Dorset, VT. While speaking with Messenger, Troopers identified multiple indicators of impairment. Messenger was ultimately arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing.

 

After processing, Messenger was released and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on June 22, 2026, at 0830 hours.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/22/26 at 0830 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.

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004557                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/1961 @ 0530 hours

STREET: Brookfield Road

TOWN: Berlin

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Paine Turnpike South

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: Exit 7

WEATHER:       Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Dwan Jr

AGE: 64     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dedham, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Acura

VEHICLE MODEL: MDX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Possible Minor Injury

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one vehicle crash in the area of Paine Turnpike South and Brookfield Road in the Town of Berlin. Investigation revealed that Daniel Dwan Jr (64) was travelling south on Interstate 89, in the area of exit 7, when his vehicle hydroplaned and his vehicle departed the roadway. Dwan's vehicle rolled once and collided with a fence separating Interstate 89 from Brookfield Road. His vehicle came to rest on Brookfield Road pointing north. Dwan was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) for evaluation of minor injuries. The roadway was cleared of all hazards, and the regular flow of traffic was able to resume.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Berlin Fire Department, Barre Town EMS, and Action Towing.

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003622

TROOPER: Jared Blair                      

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 at approximately 0121 hours

LOCATION: Highgate

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Nicole Marcheterre

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/07/2026 at approximately 0121 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were notified of an incident on Old Dock Rd in the town of Highgate. During the investigation it was reported that an involved party, Nicole Marcheterre (40) had left the scene in a motor vehicle. Marcheterre returned to the scene while Troopers were still conducting their investigation.

 

After an investigation, Marcheterre was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Marcheterre was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on June 23rd, 2026, at 0800 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

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St. Albans Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003616

TROOPER: Bodey Towle                      

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours

LOCATION: Berkshire Port of Entry

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: James Cooper

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Fairfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/06/2026 at approximately 1854 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were notified that a vehicle operated by James Cooper had attempted to enter the U.S. at the Berkshire Point of Entry. Border Patrol advised Cooper appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

 

After a thorough investigation, Cooper was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Cooper was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on June 23rd, 2026, at 0800 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004244

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic                      

STATION:  VSP Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 @ 2226 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 Northbound, exit 16, Colchester

VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Jordain Williams                                            

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Williston, were notified of a single vehicle crash on I89 northbound in the town of Colchester. Upon arrival it was determined that the occupants had left the scene of the crash on foot. Minutes later Colchester Police advised they had located the occupants of the vehicle on Blakely Road in the town of Colchester. Troopers arrived on scene and made contact with all occupants from the vehicle involved. Throughout the interaction, the operator, Jordain Williams (28), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Williams was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Williams was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and ultimately issued a citation and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/21/26 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Chittenden County Criminal Court

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.

 

Trooper Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
Tel:
802-878-7111

 

June 6, 2026

Derby Barracks / Fatal Crash Update

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:             26A5002702                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/20/2026 @ 1933 hours

STREET: VT RT 105

TOWN: Derby

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Salem Derby Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Aiden Lamoureaux

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? NO

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo

VEHICLE MODEL: XC70

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaling

INJURIES: FATAL

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

 

PASSENGER: Aiden Farrand

AGE: 19

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

INJURIES: Serious non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: North Country / UVM Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Newport Ambulance Service, Orleans Ambulance and Derby Line Fire Department responded to the report of a single vehicle crash with possible serious injuries. The operator was identified as Aiden Lamoureux (20) who was operating a white Volvo XC70. Lamoureux was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. The passenger was identified as Aiden Farrand (19) who sustained serious non life-threatening injuries.

 

Investigation revealed Lamoureux was traveling north on Salem Derby Rd, crossed VT RT 105, traveling off the roadway and into a field where the vehicle rolled several times.

 

This crash is still under investigation and anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash are asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802 334 881.

 

Lamoureaux passed away due to the injuries sustained from the crash.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Westminster Barracks / Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004940

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                       

STATION: Westminster Barracks       

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/06/2026 at 1807 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Southbound Exit 6, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Julio Cabassa Rodriguez                                          

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester (Hillsborough County), New Hampshire

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 6, 2026, at approximately 1807 hours, a Trooper from the Westminster State Police Barracks was on patrol on Interstate 91 Southbound when a motorcycle was observed traveling at speeds in excess of 106 miles per hour. A traffic stop was conducted without incident, and the operator was identified as Julio Cabassa Rodriguez (33) of Manchester (Hillsborough County), New Hampshire. Cabassa Rodriguez was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on August 4, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/04/2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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.

 

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004909

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                           

STATION: Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2026 at 2053 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Brockways Mills Road, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Heidebrecht                                             

AGE: (42)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 5, 2026, at approximately 2053 hours, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks responded to a vehicle off the roadway on Brockways Mills Road, in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. While interacting with the operator, Daniel Heidebrecht (42), of Vermont, Troopers detected signs of impairment. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Heidebrecht was later released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on June 23, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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.

 

 

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov