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February 4, 2026

St Albans Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
                                                                                                      
CASE#: 26A2000796
TROOPER: Andrew Underwood                                                                         
STATION: St Albans                  
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
 
DATE/TIME: February 4, 2026 / 0615
LOCATION: Interstate 89 MM 112 SB
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Christopher Rooney
AGE: 38
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT
 
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2023 Toyota Tacoma
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled
 
 
INJURIES
V1 Passenger Dennis Rooney
Richford, VT
Age 42
SEAT BELT Yes
Hip Injury
 
HOSPITAL: NWMC                        
WEATHER: Light Snow  
ROAD COND: Light Snow
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On February 4, 2026, at 0615 hours Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a single vehicle rollover on I89 near mile marker 112 south bound. Upon arrival it was determined that Christopher Rooney, age 38 of Richford, was driving south bound when he lost control due road conditions. His vehicle, a 2023 Toyota Tacoma, then slid into the median and rolled over. Passenger, Dennis Rooney, age 42 of Enosburg, suffered a hip injury and was transported to Northwestern Medical Center.
 
 
COURT ACTION: N
COURT DATE:                  
COURT:
LODGED – LOCATION:   
BAIL:
MUG SHOT: N


Trooper Andrew Underwood (222)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4000999

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks              

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/3/2026 at approximately 1326 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Topsham, VT

VIOLATION: Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and DUI #2-Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Michael Kennedy

AGE: 65

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT


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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to the report of a domestic assault in the Town of Topsham. Through investigation, it was determined that Michael Kennedy (65), committed the offense of 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault and DUI#2. Kennedy was placed under arrest and was transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Kennedy was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court on 2/4/2026 at 1230 hours and was held at the Northeastern Correctional Complex for a lack of $500.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/4/2026 – 1230 hours

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED: Northeastern Correctional Complex

BAIL: $500

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 Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

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Traffic Alert - Swanton

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Swanton has both lanes obstructed in the area of Woodshilll Rd / St Albans Rd, Swanton due to a traffic incident.

This incident is expected to last for 40 Minutes.  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.

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Derby Barracks/Two vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE: 26A5000649                                                 
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jeff Ferrier
STATION: Derby                                         
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
 
DATE/TIME: 2/4/26    1044 Hours
STREET: VT Route 111
TOWN: Morgan
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Gore Road
WEATHER: Clear           
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow/Ice
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Curtis Royston
AGE: 24
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
INJURIES: Minor
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Prius
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
 
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Shaun Sykes
AGE: 45
SEAT BELT: Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT
INJURIES: None
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford   
VEHICLE MODEL: F-150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
              On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police, Vermont Fish and Game, Derby Line Fire and Newport EMS, responded to the intersection of VT RT 111 and Gore Road in the Town of Morgan, for a report of a two-vehicle crash.  Through investigation it was revealed operator #1, Curtis Royston, failed to yield to oncoming traffic while crossing the intersection at VT RT 111/Gore Road, thus colliding with operator #2, Shaun Sykes, as he traveled east on VT RT 111.  Sykes did not sustain any injuries and Royston sustained minor injuries to his person.  Both vehicles were totaled from the collision.
 

Trooper Jeff Ferrier
Vermont State Police
Troop A - Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
Jeff.Ferrier@Vermont.gov
(802) 334-8881


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Williston Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1000952

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Keith Cote                             

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/4/26 0910 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 154 Main St Hyde Park

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of release (contact)

 

ACCUSED: Elizabeth Masson-Monteith                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Jason Perry

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 4, 2026, at approximately 0900 hours, a Trooper was attending a criminal hearing at the Lamoille County Superior Court. Elizabeth Masson-Monteith, 42, of Hyde Park, was also in court room waiting for the hearing to begin. At this approximate time, the victim in the criminal case, Jason Perry, 43, entered the courtroom and took a seat. Masson-Monteith, who was only feet away from Perry, turned to Perry and pointed at a piece of paper and spoke to him. This happened in front of the Trooper.

 

Masson-Monteith is prohibited from contacting Perry following her arrest for criminal threatening and disorderly conduct by electronic communication, after she threatened to shoot Perry in March of 2025.

 

Masson-Monteith was issued a flash citation ordering her to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court Criminal Division on February 5, 2026 at 1230 hours. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/5/26 1230 hours           

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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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UPDATE / REOPENED: Route 2 closure / Danville

Route 2 in Danville has re-opened to normal traffic.  Details on the crash are not yet available, and will be provided in a separate press release when available.

 

From: Kelley, Rich
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:05 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Route 2 closure / Danville

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Johnsbury Barracks 

 

US Route 2 West in Danville, near Joe’s Pond, is closed due to a vehicle crash.  There are no serious injuries and this is not hoped to be a long-term closure.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

 

Updates will be provided when available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

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Route 2 closure / Danville

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Johnsbury Barracks 

 

US Route 2 West in Danville, near Joe’s Pond, is closed due to a vehicle crash.  There are no serious injuries and this is not hoped to be a long-term closure.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

 

Updates will be provided when available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

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February 3, 2026

Williston Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1000943

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Michael Foley                             

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 3rd, 2026, at approximately 2025 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Laporte Rd / Jersey Way

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Jonathan Bridgman                                               

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morrisville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 3rd, 2026, at approximately 2025 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting patrol from the town of Elmore into Morristown. On Laporte Rd, a vehicle’s registration was checked and found to be expired, a violation of Title 23 VSA 301.

             

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Jonathan Bridgman, 54, of Morrisville. During conversation with the operator, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. Bridgman was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. He was then transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing.

 

Bridgman was released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on February 18th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: February 18th, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille

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.

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New Haven Barracks / Simple Assault


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5000432

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 2/3/26, at 1942 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Addison, Vermont

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Matilde, Fuentes Camacho

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Addison, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Nerio, Jimenez De La Rosa

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Addison, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 2/3/26 at approximately 1942 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to a citizen dispute that occurred in the town of Addison, Vermont. Through investigation, it was determined that Matilde Fuentes Camacho (52) had knowingly caused bodily injury to Nerio Jimenez De La Rosa (27). Camacho was issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Addison County Criminal Division, to answer for the charge of Simple Assault on 03/23/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/23/26, 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Addison County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

*Please note that the 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.


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Westminster / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000961

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume

STATION: Westminster Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 0840 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: James Rowe                                         

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/03/2026, at approximately 0840 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of an assault that took place on US RT 5 in Putney, Vermont. Investigation revealed that James Rowe (53) of Putney had assaulted two individuals of Putney, Vermont. It was also discovered that Rowe had an outstanding Vermont in State Arrest Warrant.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/04/2026 at 1230 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5,000

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

 

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Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000963

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Westminster Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 1015 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Southbound, Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: DUI – Drugs, False Information to a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: David Royer                                         

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colrain, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/03/2026, at approximately 1015 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle slide off on Interstate 91 Southbound on the Exit 2 Off Ramp in the town of Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont. While speaking with the operator of the vehicle, Davis Royer (46) of Colrain, MA, the Trooper detected signs of impairment. Investigation revealed that Royer had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and had provided false information to a police officer. Royer was arrested and subsequently transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Royer was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 03/31/2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI Drugs and False Information to a Police Officer.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUGSHOT: 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.

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Williston Barracks / Ice rescue

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A1000931

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                              

STATION: VSP Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: About 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Charlotte Town Beach, Charlotte

INCIDENT TYPE: Ice rescue

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police and multiple other first-response agencies rescued five ice skaters who became stranded on Lake Champlain after a large section of ice broke apart off Charlotte.

 

The incident was reported at about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Responders established an incident command post at the Charlotte Town Beach and launched a joint operation to rescue the skaters, who were approximately 675 yards off shore. The rescue operation involved sending a crew in an inflatable boat across about 200 yards of open water to the skaters and returning them one by one to a section of ice that remained stable. The skaters were then able to walk safely to shore.

 

The skaters were evaluated by EMS staff and reported no injuries or medical concerns.

 

VSP learned that three other skaters were able to reach safety on their own by heading west to the New York side of the lake.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by Charlotte Fire and Rescue, Shelburne Fire and Rescue, Vegrennes Fire and Rescue, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

VSP reminds the public that ice on Vermont’s water bodies this time of year can be unstable and unsafe, especially newly formed ice on the Broad Lake section of Lake Champlain, which is not fully frozen over. Anyone venturing onto the ice should take all precautions, including dressing appropriately, carrying tools to allow for self-rescuing in the event the ice gives way, and ensuring the ice is thick enough to support their weight. The only way to ensure safety is to stay off the ice entirely.

 

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***UPDATE*** Rutland Barracks / Missing Person

This individual has been located.

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4000748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                          

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 2/2/2026 at approximately 2230 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 3

MISSING PERSON: Benjamin Adams  

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Benjamin Adams, who was last seen leaving a residence in Pittsford, VT, at approximately 2230 hours on 2/2/2026. Benjamin was believed to be traveling north towards Furnace Rd in Pittsford in a blue Toyota 4-Runner. He was described as having brown/blonde curly hair, wearing Carhartt pants, and a red-and-black wool checkered jacket. A photo of Benjamin is attached.

The Vermont State Police has been actively pursuing leads on Benjamin’s whereabouts and is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Benjamin’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

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Rutland Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY  

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

       

CASE#: 26B4000748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                          

STATION: VSP Rutland Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 2/3/2026 at approximately 1100 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 3

TOWN: Pittsford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: U.S. Route 7

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Benjamin Adams  

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota          

VEHICLE MODEL: 4Runner

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person, 21-year-old Benjamin Adams. During a search for Adams, at about 11 a.m., a member of the community located a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Vermont Route 3 and U.S. Route 7 in the town of Pittsford. The investigation determined Adams was driving north on Route 3 in a Toyota 4Runner when he left the roadway. Adams was found unresponsive and was pronounced deceased on scene.

 

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police’s Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101, or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

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Derby Barracks / two-car crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:26A5000635                                               

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 / 1203 hours

STREET: VT RT 242

TOWN: Jay

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Jay Peak Resort entrance

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Riley Booth

AGE:  29    

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Element

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Driver side front-end

INJURIES: No

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Brianna LaBerge

AGE: 23 

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Sentra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Passenger side front-end

INJURIES: No

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 02/03/2026, at approximately 1203 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a two-car crash on VT RT 242 in the Town of Jay, VT near the Jay Peak Resort entrance. Upon trooper’s arrival, the operators were identified as Riley Booth, 29, of North Troy and Brianna LaBerge, 23, of Westfield. Investigation revealed Booth was exiting Jay Peak and when entering VT RT 242, failed to yield to right of way traffic and was struck by LaBerge. Neither reported any injuries and Rays Towing and Greniers Towing responded to assist.

 

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Rutland Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4000748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                          

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 2/2/2026 at approximately 2230 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 3

MISSING PERSON: Benjamin Adams  

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Benjamin Adams, who was last seen leaving a residence in Pittsford, VT, at approximately 2230 hours on 2/2/2026. Benjamin was believed to be traveling north towards Furnace Rd in Pittsford in a blue Toyota 4-Runner. He was described as having brown/blonde curly hair, wearing Carhartt pants, and a red-and-black wool checkered jacket. A photo of Benjamin is attached.

The Vermont State Police has been actively pursuing leads on Benjamin’s whereabouts and is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Benjamin’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

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February 2, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed & Reckless Endangerment

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000400

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 02/02/2025 | 1459 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Mile Marker 20.6

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed & Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Isaac Rieder                                               

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Suffern, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 02, 2026, at approximately 1459 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle traveling Southbound around mile marker 20.6 in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT. The motor vehicle was traveling at an imprudent speed in high excess of the posted speed limit of 55mph. Through the use of doppler sounding RADAR the motor vehicle’s speed was confirmed at traveling 90mph. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Isaac Rieder (30). Observing in the inside of the car and per the operator’s own admission, he was traveling with one adult, and two juveniles, one of which being a toddler.

Rieder was issued a criminal citation for to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on March 30th, 2026, at 0800 hours. Rieder was further issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23, V.S.A.  § 1004, which carries a waiver fee of $530 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 | 0800 Hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington 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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Feb. 2-8, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Feb. 2-8, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

For Monday, Feb. 2:

Lt. Andrew Jensen

andrew.jensen@vermont.gov

 

For Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 8:

Lt. Isaac Merriam

isaac.merriam@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Michael Studin

michael.studin@vermont.gov

 

 

 

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

 

 

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