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October 4, 2026

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005540

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                          

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 1201

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Derby Line, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: William Gilmore                                               

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic dispute that had occurred earlier in the day at a residence on Main St in Derby Line, VT. Investigation revealed that William Gilmore caused physical injury to a household member during this dispute. Gilmore was later located and flash cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 9/28/2026 at 12:30PM to be arraigned on a charge of Domestic Assault.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/28/2026           

COURT: Orleans

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.

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

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Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008744

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Zachary Kunow                           

STATION:   Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3

 

DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at approximately 1253 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Briggs Road, Guilford, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Evan Bratton                                     

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Guilford, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/03/2026, at approximately 1253 hours, Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks were notified of a vehicle operating erratically on Briggs Road in the town of Guilford, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers located the vehicle on Carpenter Hill Road and initiated a traffic stop for multiple equipment violations. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Evan Bratton, 23, of Guilford, Vermont. While interacting with Bratton, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Bratton was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Bratton was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   10/20/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – 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 arraignment time.

 

 

 

 

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrants

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2006540

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins & Trooper Carson Cowhig                        

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/3/2026 @ 1900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Howard Road, Enosburg

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Eric Benware

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

ACCUSED: Jacob Leach

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 3rd, 2026, at approximately 1900 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks attempted to contact Eric Benware (44) to follow up with an ongoing case.

 

Eric Benware (44) arrived at the residence with Jacob Leach (29) while Troopers were on scene. Both Benware and Leach were known by Troopers to have active warrants for their arrest. Benware and Leach were taken into custody and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans and were both held on $200 bail.

 

Benware and Leach were additionally issued flash citations ordering them to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on October 5th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

 

 

The active warrant for Benware was for the following charge:

 

DISORDERLY CONDUCT- FIGHT

 

The active warrant for Leach was for the following charge:

 

DUI #1 – DRUG, ALCOHOL, OR BOTH

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 @ 1300 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802)-524-5993

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October 3, 2026

Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2005633

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                                     

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

ACCUSED: Axel Grady

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, Vermont

 

 

DATE/TIME: 10/3/2026 at approximately 1935 hours

STREET/TOWN: VT Route 107 near the Route 14 intersection, Royalton, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 1930 hours, the Vermont State Police was forwarded a Be-On-the-Lookout (BOL) for a vehicle all over the roadway at the aforementioned location. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop for observed violations on VT Route 14 near Route 107 in the town of Royalton, VT. While interacting with the operator, identified as Axel Grady, age 21 of Randolph, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Grady was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division (Windsor)

COURT DATE/TIME: October 13, 2026, 0815 hours

 

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Berlin Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008249

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                      

STATION:  Berlin                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at 1841 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 110, Orange, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Donna Robinson

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/03/2026 at approximately 1841 hours, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of Orange, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop.  A passenger of the motor vehicle was identified as Donna Robinson. Investigation revealed Robinson was violating active conditions of release when she violated her 24-hour court order curfew. Robinson was taken into custody and ultimately lodged at Chittenden County Correctional Complex on lack of $500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden County Correctional Complex

BAIL: $500

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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

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Derby Barracks/DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005745

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Daniel Lynch                            

STATION: Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/3/26, 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-111, Derby VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Curtis Laramee                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jay, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, VSP Derby Troopers on patrol in the Town of Derby observed a marked lanes violation and effected a stop of the vehicle.  The operator was identified as Laramee and indicators of impairment were detected.

 

Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Laramee for suspicion of DUI.  Laramee was transported to the VSP Derby Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in court.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/26, 0830          

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA  

BAIL:  NA

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

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Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B2005618

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026, at approximately 1500 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chelsea Street, Royalton, VT

ACCUSED: Andrew D. Rogers

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hancock, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant x 4

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop in the town of Royalton, during this stop, a passenger was identified as Andrew D. Rogers, age 29 of Hancock, VT, who was found to have four active in-state warrants for his arrest, for the below charges. Rogers was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and later lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility, to appear in court at the below time, date, and location to answer the charges.

WARRANT #1, #2:              $200 BAIL & $200 BAIL

              Vehicle Operation – Suspended License x 2 (Misdemeanor)

WARRANT # 3:             CITE AND RELEASE WARRANT

FAILED T0 APPEAR 0N 08/20/2026 – Original Charges-

CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT, LICENSE SUSPENDED (Misdemeanor)

 

WARRANT # 4:             $200 BAIL

FAILED T0 APPEAR 0N 09/01/2026 – Original Charges-

VIOLATION OF PROBATION (Misdemeanor)

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

 

Trooper Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4010168                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: October 3, 2026, at approximately 0734 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 N

TOWN: Newbury

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM105

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Carolyn Lyford

AGE: 62    

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Renegade

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: Not Transported

 

PASSENGER 1: Lucas Molleur

AGE: 48     

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Walden, VT

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: Not Transported

 

PASSENGER 2: Jose Vazuez

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 3, 2026, at approximately 0734 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 N near MM105 in Newbury. The operator, Carolyn Lyford, failed to maintain her lane resulting in her entering the median and striking a tree. The vehicle, a Jeep Renegade, suffered major damage after flipping onto its side.

 

The operator and passengers were able to extricate themselves from the vehicle. Troopers observed signs of impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) on the operator. At the conclusion, Lyford was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI Drugs and Negligent Operation.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A      

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/2/2026 at 0830 hours

 

*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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Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4007515            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On October 3, 2026, at approximately 0853 hours

STREET: VT RT 100

TOWN: Pittsfield, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hadley Lane

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, normal

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Nesmith Sulham

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Taurus

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front-end damage

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kyle Thygesen

AGE: 52

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor damage to rearend

INJURIES: None reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 10/3/2026, at approximately 0853 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on VT RT 100, Pittsfield, Vermont.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #2 (Thygesen) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on VT RT 100. Operator #1 (Sulham) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on VT RT 100. Operator #2 (Thygesen) slowed down for another vehicle traveling at a slow rate of speed on VT RT 100. Operator #1 (Sulham), who was traveling behind vehicle #2, attempted braking but was unable to avoid colliding with vehicle #2.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Pittsfield Fire Department.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

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Traffic Alert - Newbury

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

I 91 NB at MM105 has the passing lane closed down reference  a crash.

This incident is expected to last for about 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate. 

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

 

 

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Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008736

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at 0141 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 NB MM31, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Jose Vazquez

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks received numerous phone calls for a wrong-way driver in the area of I-91 NB MM 31.0, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. Troopers were able to locate and stop the vehicle at I-91 NB MM25.8. Troopers identified the operator as Jose Vazquez, 35, of Springfield, MA.  During the investigation, indicators of impairment were observed. Vazquez was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. Vazquez was released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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 arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Victor Elias

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Victor.Elias@Vermont.gov

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005361

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at 0055 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Murphy Hill Road Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED:  Jason Woodsum                                             

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation while travelling on Murphy Hill Road in the Town of Shaftsbury. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and while speaking with the operator, Jason Woodsum, indicators of impairment were observed.

 

Woodsum was placed under arrest for DUI #1 and transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing. Upon completion, Woodsum was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 10/19/2026 at 0830 hours. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington 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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Crash


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4010158                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/02/2026 @ 1856 hours

TOWN: Thetford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: I 91 S, mile marker 83

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Walter Pretty III

AGE: 55

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

VIOLATION: DUI #2 & Grossly Negligent Operation

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Albert Augustine

AGE: 29   

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Smyrna, Georgia

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: 4- Runner

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 1856 hours Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a two-car crash on I91 S near mile marker 83 in the town of Thetford, VT. The operator of vehicle one was identified as Walter Pretty (55). Pretty advised he was attempting to make an illegal U-turn on the interstate and struck a vehicle while in the process. While speaking with Pretty, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Pretty was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing. Pretty was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2026 @ 0830        

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Trooper Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury 

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

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Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007505

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                          

STATION: Williston                  

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 3rd, 2026 / 0003 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Cambridge Town Line, Johnson

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Caleb Duggan                                    

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 3rd, 2026, at approximately 0003 hours, the Vermont State Police were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 15 in the town of Johnson near the Cambridge Town Line. A vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 88mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Caleb Duggan, 24, of Johnson. Duggan was issued a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on December 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed. He was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the speeding violation, which held a waiver amount of $572 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

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October 2, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Crash

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4010133

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/1/2026 at 2219 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lynburke Road, Lyndon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Hannah McLain

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a single motor vehicle crash on Lynburke Road in the town of Lyndon, Vermont. The operator was identified as Hannah McLain (19) of Lyndon, while speaking with McLain, Troopers detected signs of impairment. McLain was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. McLain was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia

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.

 

 

 

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4010157

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/2/2026 at 1817 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Devon John

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Troopers observed multiple motor vehicle violations and subsequently conducted a routine traffic stop. The operator was identified as Devon John (23). Investigation revealed John had violated active conditions of release. John was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. John was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/5/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia

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.

 

 

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Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008100

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Katie Finn                           

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/30/2026 at 1554 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: E Hill Road, Plainfield

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2, Obstruction of Justice

 

ACCUSED: Sydney Walden                                             

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plainfield, VT

 

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, Vermont State Police received reports that 61-year-old Sydney Walden violated his court ordered Conditions of Release. Further investigation revealed that Walden also committed the offense of Obstruction of Justice. On 10/02/2026, Walden was located on E Hill Road in Plainfield. Walden was subsequently placed under arrest without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Walden was transported to Northeast Correctional Complex where he was held for a lack of $10,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED:  Northeast Correctional Complex   

BAIL: $10,000

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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VSP Royalton / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order x2


 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005601

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                          

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/2/2026 at approximately 1120 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12, in the Town of Braintree, VT

VIOLATION:

Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order x2

 

ACCUSED: Spencer Bence                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/2/2026, at approximately 1120 hours, the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received multiple reports of Spencer Bence (42) to be in violation of an abuse prevention order in the Town of Braintree, VT. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded to the scene. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Bence had violated an abuse prevention order multiple times. Bence was taken into custody, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and held on 10,000 dollars bail with a citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 10/5/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: - Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/5/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Orange

LODGED - Y   

BAIL: 10,000 dollars

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.

 

 

 

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Re: Traffic Alert - I 89 S, Colchester

 

Roadway has reopened. 

 

Thank you. 

From: Reece, Emily via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2026 5:03 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Re: Traffic Alert - I 89 S, Colchester

 

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

One lane of traffic has reopened at this time.  

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2026 4:58 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I 89 S, Colchester

 

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

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S, Colchester has both lanes obstructed in the area of MM92 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

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Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Daniel Lynch                          

STATION: Derby Barracks   

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/1/26, 0245 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4486 US Route 5, Derby

VIOLATION:

Possession of Cocaine

Violating a Condition of Release

In-State Warrant Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Troy Guertin                                             

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Blake                                     

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and approximate time, a VSP Derby Trooper observed a vehicle with two unresponsive occupants at the Mobile gas station in the Town of Derby.  The occupants were contacted and identified as Guertin and Blake.  Both became responsive upon police contact.

 

During the investigation, indicators of drug use were observed in the vehicle, and it was learned Guertin was the subject of a 24-hour curfew at a residence in Newport Center.  Blake was learned to be the subject of in-state warrants for the offenses of Retail Theft, DUI Drug, and Operating with a License Suspended for DUI.

 

Blake was placed under arrest pursuant to his arrest warrants and transported to the Northern State Correctional Facility for lack of $200 bail.  A search of the vehicle yielded a substance believed to be cocaine.  Guertin was issued a citation to appear in court to answer to the offense of Cocaine Possession and Violating a Condition of Release (Curfew).

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/1/26, 1230 (Blake), 12/8/26, 0830 (Guertin)          

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: NSCF (Blake)   

BAIL: $200 (Blake)

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

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