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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B2000793
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton
STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 02/13/2025, at approximately 0021 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 North near Exit 3, Royalton, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Drug
ACCUSED: Ghanashyam Adhikari
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a vehicle slide-off near Exit 3 on I89 in the town of Royalton, county of Windsor, Vermont. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Ghanashyam Adhikari, 38, of Burlington, VT was operating the vehicle. Troopers observed signs of impairment from Adhikari and he was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing, where he was released with a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on April 29, 2025, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: 04/29/2025 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NO
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 Elisabeth Plympton
Vermont State Police
Royalton Barracks
2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4001146
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/13/25 at 0005 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont
ACCUSED: Jonathan Rutledge
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wheelock, VT
VIOLATION: Criminal DLS and Violating Conditions of Release (VCOR).
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/13/25 at approximately 0005 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the Lyndonville area when they observed a motorist commit a motor vehicle violation. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and met with the operator, Jonathan Rutledge (46) of Wheelock, VT. Further investigation revealed that Rutledge was Criminal DLS and had violated his court ordered conditions of release. Troopers took Rutledge into custody and transported him to the Vermont State Police barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. Rutledge was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 03/10/25 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/10/25 at 0830 hours
COURT: CALEDONIA
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.
Trooper Riley Fenoff
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury Barracks
1068 US Route 5 Ste 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Tel: 802-748-3111
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4000934
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shaughnessy
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773 - 9101
DATE/TIME: 2/12/2025 @ 1835 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Zane Savage
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/12/2025 at approximately 1835 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a reported Family Fight in the Town of Poultney. The investigation determined that Savage caused pain to a family or household member. Savage was taken into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. Savage was issued court-ordered conditions of release and held at Marble Valley Correctional Facility on lack of $5,000.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/13/2023 @ 1230 Hours
COURT: Rutland Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility
BAIL: $5,000
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.
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5000599
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 2/1/25 1935 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Brownington Vermont
VIOLATION: Conditions of Release Violation
ACCUSED: Michael Riendeau Jr.
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 2/1/25 at approximately 1935, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a violation of conditions of release that occurred on Evansville Road in Brownington. Investigation showed that Riendeau had violated his conditions of release by purchasing and consuming alcohol. Riendeau was located and issued a citation.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/25/25 0830
COURT: Orleans County Superior Court
MUGSHOT: No
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Ian Alford
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 334-8881
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5000775
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 2/12/25 1843 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Derby Pond Road, Derby
VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Collins Roberts
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plymouth, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 2/12/25 at approximately 1843, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a violation of an abuse prevention order that occurred at a residence on Derby Pond Road in Derby. Investigation showed that Roberts had violated his abuse prevention order by making contact with a protected party and violated his 300-foot restriction. Roberts was arrested and brought to the Derby Barracks for processing. Robert was later released on a citation for court.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/12/25 1230
COURT: Orleans County Superior Court
MUGSHOT: yes
*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 Ian Alford
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 334-8881
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4000856
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nevison
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773 - 9101
DATE/TIME: 2/09/2025 @ 2106 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Timothy Garrick
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/09/2025 at approximately 2106 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a reported Family Fight in the Town of Poultney. Investigation determined Garrick caused pain to a family or household member. On 02/12/2025, Garrick was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Garrick was issued court ordered conditions of release and held at Marble Valley Correctional Facility on lack of $1,000.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/13/2023 @ 1230 Hours
COURT: Rutland Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000
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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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4000929
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 2/12/2025 @ 1450 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mount Tabor, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Jason Hoffman
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mount Tabor, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 2/12/2025, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks found Jason Hoffman to be in contact with a person he was prohibited from having contact with per his court-issued Conditions of Release. Hoffman was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Troopers contacted the Rutland Superior Court who ordered Hoffman to be held on $200.00 bail. Hoffman is cited to appear in Rutland Superior Court on 2/13/2025 at 12:30 PM. Troopers were assisted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Warden Service and the Mount Tabor Constable.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/13/2025 @ 12:30 PM
COURT: Rutland
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: $200.00
MUG SHOT: Attached
Roadway is back open in both lanes
Dana Burke
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 722-4600
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Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:22 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: VT 22A down to One Lane
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven Barracks
Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vt Route 22A is down to one lane in the area of house 2847/Vergennes four corners due to a MOTOR VEHICLE FIRE.
This incident is expected to last for 30-60min. 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.
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven Barracks
Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vt Route 22A is down to one lane in the area of house 2847/Vergennes four corners due to a MOTOR VEHICLE FIRE.
This incident is expected to last for 30-60min. 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.
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4001127
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aremburg
STATION: St Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/12/2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: Cross Road, Waterford
VIOLATION:
ACCUSED: Anthony Heath
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, St Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: Eric Carpenter & Joan Paro
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/12/2025 at approximately 1112 hours, Troopers out of the St Johnsbury Barracks, along with Deputies from Essex County Sheriff's Department, responded to a 911 call at a residence located on Cross Road in Waterford. The caller, Joan Paro, reported Anthony Heath was breaking windows to gain access to the residence.
Upon arrival, Troopers and Deputies located Heath in the kitchen eating a sandwich. Investigation revealed Heath threw a farm milk jug through the front entry door window and then made entry into the house. Further investigation found Heath was in violation of court ordered conditions of release to not be at the residence located on Cross Road and to not partake in violent activities.
Heath also was found to be non-compliant with the Sex Offenders Registry.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/13/25 at 1230
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC, St Johnsbury
BAIL: $5,000
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.
Trooper Adam Aremburg
VT State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US Route 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
802.748.3111
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1000891
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 02/11/2024 – 9:44 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 5 Dummerston, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI Drugs
ACCUSED: Kimberly Caviola
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/11/2025, at approximately 0944 hours, a Trooper with Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a motor vehicle violation on U.S. Route 5 in the town of Dummerston. While interacting with Caviola, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Subsequent investigation found that the operator, identified as Kimberly Caviola (39), was drivinig under the influence. Caviola was placed under arrest and brought to the Westminster Barracks for processing and was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division on March 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: March 11, 2025 – 8:30 AM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
LODGED: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
*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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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4001106
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/11/25 @ 2210
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rt 122, Wheelock
VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal
ACCUSED: Justin Witt
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/11/25 at approximately 2210 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police initiated a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation. Troopers made contact with the operator, Witt (40). Indicators of impairment were observed and investigation determined that Witt had operated under the influence. Witt was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest. Witt was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. Witt was transported and held at Northeast Correctional Complex for his warrant.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: CALEDONIA 03/03/25 @ 0830 - DUI
ORLEANS 02/12/25 @ 1230 - Warrant
COURT: ORLEANS & CALEDONIA
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $200
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.
Trooper William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4001084
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/10/2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 122 Wheelock
VIOLATION: Warrant, DLS, FIPO, Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Scott Keithan
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/10/25 at approximately 1909 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a vehicle stopped in the roadway on RT 122 in Wheelock. Upon arrival Troopers made contact with the operator, Keithan (49), who was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. Investigation determined that Keithan also committed the crimes of DLS, FIPO, and VCOR X2. Keithan was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. Keithan was then transported and held at Northeast Correctional Complex.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/11/25 at 1230 for Warrant
03/10/25 at 0830 for other charges
COURT: CALEDONIA
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $200
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.
Trooper William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25A5000758
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 2/11/25 0140 hours.
STREET: VT Route 58
TOWN: Orleans
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Country Club Lane
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Benjamin SteMarie
AGE: 34
SEAT BELT? No
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: minor
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
OFFENSE: DUI #2; Refusal
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Vermont Route 58 in Orleans. Investigation revealed that Benjamin Stemarie failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, crossing the center line and left the roadway. While speaking with Stemarie, indicators of impairment were detected. Stemarie was placed under arrest and transported to the Derby State Police Barracks for processing, he was later released on a citation.
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Orleans Criminal Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/04/2025 0830 hours
Trooper Ian Alford
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 334-8881
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1000824
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: February 7, 2025 @ 1451 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 136 Depot St, Cavendish, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Petit Larceny
ACCUSED: Unknown
AGE: Unknown
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown
VICTIM: Matthew Murphy
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 7, 2025, at approximately 1451 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from a Vehicle parked at 136 Depot St, Cavendish, Vermont. The owner was identified as Matthew Murphy. Through investigation, it was determined on February 7, 2025, at approximately 0445 hours, Murphy’s vehicle was unlocked, and an unidentified individual entered the vehicle. The individual took a brown leather wallet, which contained $60 in cash and $200 worth of gift cards. The individual fled the scene shortly after. Anyone with information is urged to call Trooper Kieran McManus with the Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
COURT ACTION: N/A
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
COURT: N/A
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
Trooper Kieran McManus
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
Tel: (802) 722-4600
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A3000619
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802.229.9191
DATE/TIME: 01/29/25 at approximately 1753 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: N Main Street, Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny
ACCUSED: Gregory Haskins
AGE: 51
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: (Transient) Waterbury, VT
VICTIM: Jake Goss
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a stolen Salsa fat-tired bicycle from Jake Goss. In the following days, the Vermont State Police conducted a search warrant at an involved residence. Following the search warrant, the Vermont State Police followed numerous leads resulting in the recovery of the stolen bicycle. The bicycle was then returned, undamaged to Mr. Goss.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/27/2025 at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court - 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 Ryan Riegler
Berlin Barracks
578 Paine Turnpike N.
Berlin, VT
802.229.9191