St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4008564                                       

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

STATION: St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 8/16/26 at approximately 1131 hours

STREET: US Route 5

TOWN: Burke

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Depot Street

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Minshull

AGE: 39

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Kirby, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Expedition

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to driver’s side front bumper and wheel well.

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Taylor Hall

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon Center, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Optima

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled.

INJURIES: The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries and were transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

HOSPITAL: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1131 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 5 near the intersection of Depot Street in the town of Burke. Members of the Vermont State Police responded to the scene.

 

Initial investigation revealed that vehicle 1 was traveling South on US Route 5, while vehicle 2 was traveling North on US Route 5 and attempted to turn into Mike’s Gas and Redemption. Vehicle 2 failed to yield to the right of way of traffic and both vehicles collided.

 

Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene.

Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

Rutland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4006248

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger

Station: Rutland

Contact#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 08/16/2026 0755 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Scott William Tuepker

AGE: 51

CITY OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

 

VICTIM: Hannaford - Rutland

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/16/2026 at 0755 Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were notified of a disorderly male at the Hannafords in Rutland Town. Investigation revealed that Scott William Tuepker (51) had committed the crime of unlawful trespass and acted in a disorderly manner while inside the store. Tuepker was located in Rutland City and issued a citation and is scheduled to appear in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/21/2026 at 1000 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 at 1000 AM    

COURT: Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE# 26A5004663                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/15/2026 @ 0137 hours

STREET: Holland Rd & Herrick Rd

TOWN: Derby Line

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1, Grossly Negligent Operation, Eluding A Police Officer While Operating in a Grossly Negligent Manner

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Quincy Cotnoir

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F 350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Lower Front End and Passenger side

INJURIES: Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were patrolling Holland Rd, Derby, VT when they observed two vehicles doing “burnouts” in the middle of the roadway. On vehicle observed to be a black in color Ford pickup truck and the other a silver or white Ford pickup. The black Ford pickup immediately attempted to flee at a high rate of speed upon observing the marked Vermont State Police cruiser. A Trooper activated the emergency lights and siren, attempting to catch up to the vehicle, but was unable to catch up to the vehicle initially. The same truck was located crashed on Herrick Rd, Derby Line, VT moments later.

 

The operator was identified as Quincy Cotnoir (20) of Newport City, VT. Quincy displayed several signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Suspicion of DUI. The operator was transported to North Country Hospital where he was processed and released on a citation to appear in court.

The identity of the silver/white Ford pickup is still under investigation and anyone who may know the identity of the operator are asked to call the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks at 802 334 8881. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138068 T23 VSA 1038 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138067 T23 VSA 1081(d) Unreasonable and Imprudent Speeds When Special Hazards exist

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138066 and 7138063 T23 VSA 1063 Starting Parked Vehicles

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION:            N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Williston Barracks/DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006176

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                          

STATION: Williston                  

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026, at 2322 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 South, MM 109, Georgia, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Elizabeth Charbonneau                                            

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 15, 2026, at approximately 2322 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-89 South near mile marker 109 in the Town of Georgia for an observed moving violation. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Elizabeth Charbonneau (33) of Colchester, VT.

While speaking with Charbonneau, Troopers detected several signs of impairment. Charbonneau was screened for driving under the influence of alcohol and subsequently arrested. Charbonneau was transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing where she was later released on citation to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court-Criminal Division on September 1, 2026, at 0800 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/26 at 0800 hours            

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: 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.

Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Grimm

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111

Royalton Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004532

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                              

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026, at approximately 1929 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N near Exit 4, Randolph VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kieran Paul Jurgenson                                                

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 89 in the town of Randolph for a speed violation. The vehicle was observed to be traveling 100 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The operator, identified as Kieran Jurgenson (21), was issued a criminal citation to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed and released. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

BAIL: 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 Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #2 Refusal

 CASE#: 26A1006167

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026 at approximately 1720 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Huntington Rd / Hillview Rd. in Richmond, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2 Refusal

 

 

ACCUSED: Jacobs R. Bowers  

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 1720 hours, troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to the area of Huntington Rd / Hillview Rd. in the town of Richmond for a single vehicle crash.

 

While Troopers were on scene, investigating the crash and as well as the female operator,  a family member identified as Jacobs R. Bowers (41) of Jericho showed up to the scene heavily intoxicated. He was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI, transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on September 3rd, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of DUI #2 Refusal.  

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 3rd, 2026 at 0830 hours.             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-711

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A1006164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION: Williston Barracks   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 15th, 2026 at approximately 1720 hours.

STREET: Huntington Road 

TOWN: Richmond

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hillview Road

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED:  Jasmine Maxwell

AGE: 30

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

VIOLATION:

-             DUI Refusal 

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Frontal Damage 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On August 15th, at approximately 1720 hours, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Huntington Road and Hillview Road in the town of Richmond

While speaking with the operator, identified as Jasmine Maxwell (30) of Jericho, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Maxwell was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Police Department for processing. 

Upon the completion of processing, Maxwell was released with a citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court on September 3rd, 2026, at 8:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal. 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A      

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: September 3rdth, 2026 at 0830 hours      

 

 

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

St Johnsbury VSP Arrest

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008536

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Jason Haley                           

STATION: VSP St Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/15/26 at approx. 1035 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple Center Motors, St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Operating w/out owner's consent/ violation of conditions of release.

 

ACCUSED:  Joseph Greenwood                                          

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

 

VICTIM: Roland McClure

AGE:61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a stolen vehicle from Maple Center Motors located in St Johnsbury. With the assistance of Lyndonville Police Department who located the vehicle at the Colonnade Inn. Joseph Greenwood (46) was arrested and transported to the St Johnsbury State Police Barracks for processing.

 

Greenwood was issued bail and pretrial conditions and transported to Northeastern Regional Correction Facility and held on the lack of bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/18/26 at 1230 hours         

COURT: Caledonia County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeastern Regional Correction Facility

BAIL: $500

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.

Westminster Barracks / Cocaine Possession

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006919

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Karson Kruger                      

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME:8/11/2026 @ 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Brattleboro, Vermont

VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: Mikaela Campbell                                            

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/11/2026, at approximately 1700 hours, Mikaela Campbell, 33, of Highgate, Vermont was issued a citation for Possession of Cocaine >2.5g. Campbell is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on 09/01/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Cocaine Possession

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006919

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Karson Kruger                      

STATION:  Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks            

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME:8/11/2026 @ 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Brattleboro, Vermont

VIOLATION: Possession of Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: Kevin Campbell                                            

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/11/2026, at approximately 1700 hours, Kevin Campbell, 37, of Highgate, Vermont was issued a citation for Possession of Cocaine >2.5g. Campbell is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on 09/01/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

Traffic Alert - Near 355 Little River Rd, Waterbury, VT

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Near 355 Little River Rd, Waterbury, VT has both lanes obstructed in the area of Trees and power lines down across the entire road, power company and fire department responding, VSP is aware. due to a powerline(s) down.

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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004518

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                              

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026, at approximately 0019 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3281 Camp Brook Rd Bethel VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Alana M. Cushman                                                

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date, time, and location, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations. While interacting with the operator, identified as Alana M. Cushman, age 39 of Rochester, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Cushman was screened for driving under the influence (DUI) and subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, and later released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date/time/location.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/06/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

BAIL: 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 Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B1007247

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias      

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT: 802-722-4600

 

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 08/14/2026 at approximately 1942 hours

LOCATION: Rockingham Rd, Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications, VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Lori J. Cyr-Dezan                            

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/14/2026 at approximately 1942 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks began an investigation into a citizen dispute that occurred on Rockingham Rd in the Town of Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Lori J. Cyr-Dezan (age 63) of Rutland City, Vermont engaged in disorderly conduct, disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications, and violating her court ordered conditions of release. Cyr-Dezan was subsequently arrested and was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court- Windham Criminal Division on 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Windham County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

 

*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. 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Victor Elias

Vermont State Police

Email: victor.elias@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-722-4600

 

Westminster Barracks / Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007251

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026 at 2043 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 593 Rockingham Road, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Ivory L. King                                            

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 14, 2026, at approximately 2043 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster barracks responded to a disturbance on Rockingham Road in Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. During the investigation, Ivory L. King (36) of the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont, acted in a disorderly manner in a public space. King was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. At the Westminster Barracks, King was issued conditions of release and a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on August 17, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Disorderly Conduct. King was later held at Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $100.00 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: August 17, 2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $100.00

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 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 / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B1007252

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

DATE/TIME: 08/14/26 at approximately 1942 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Pellerin

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Westminster Barracks were notified of a citizen dispute in the town of Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. The investigation revealed Anthony Pellerin (34) of Rockingham was found to be in violation of his court ordered Conditions of Release. Pellerin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Pellerin was released with a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charge.

  

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME 10/13/26 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windham County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

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

Westminster Barracks / DUI Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007139

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: August 11, 2026, at 1718 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 N MM 13.2, Dummerston, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Wayne Daudelin                                      

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster State Police Barracks stopped a motor vehicle for a motor vehicle violation on I-91 North, in the Town of Dummerston (Windham County), Vermont. Signs of impairment were detected during interactions with the operator, Wayne Daudelin (50), of the Town of Springfield (Windsor County), Vermont. Daudelin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks. He was later released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on October 20, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 20, 2026       

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.

Westminster Barracks / DUI Drugs & DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Shae Riedinger                          

STATION:   Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026 at 1739 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 N MM 2.6, Vernon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs & DLS

 

ACCUSED: Paul Sargent                                            

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop on I-91 N near mile marker 2.6, in the town of Vernon, Windham County, VT. During the traffic stop, Troopers determined the operator, Paul Sargent (44), of the Town of Putney, Vermont, was operating with a criminally suspended license and detected signs of impairment from Sargent. Sargent was arrested for the above listed charges and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Sargent was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on October 13, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

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.

Rutland Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4006225              

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 08-14-2026 / 1752 hours

STREET: Vt Rt 155

TOWN: Mount Holly

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Fowler Brook Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence #2

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kent Stafford

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant

INJURIES: None reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On August 14, 2026, at approximately 1752 hours, Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Vt Rt 155 in the town of Mt Holly, VT.

Investigation determined Operator #1, who was identified as Kent Stafford of Londonderry, VT, was traveling south on VT Rt 155 when he crossed the center lane and struck a guard rail on the northbound side. Operator #1 attempted to continue down the road before his vehicle was located in a position of controlled rest on the shoulder of the roadway.

While speaking to Stafford, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Stafford was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Stafford was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland Superior Court on a later date and time. 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: YES

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Rutland Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 08-31-2026 / 1000 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.