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March 28, 2026

New Haven Barracks / Disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

CASE#: 26B5001098 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                               

STATION: New Haven                      

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

 

DATE/TIME: 03/18/2026 at approximately 1441 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Weybridge, VT  

VIOLATION: Disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications 

 

ACCUSED: Jennifer Lamothe 

AGE: 50 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT  

 

VICTIM: Bridgette Havens 

AGE: 42 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

On 3/18/2026 at approximately 1441 hours, the Vermont State Police were advised of a threatening case in Weybridge, VT. Through investigation, it was found that Jennifer Lamothe had used electronic means to intimidate and harass Bridgette Havens. Lamothe was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court on April 27th, 2026, at 1230 hours.  

 

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division 

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/27/2026 at 12:30 PM 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A              

BAIL: N/A 

MUG SHOT: 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. 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002097

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trp. Ryan Normile          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 @ 1650 hours

LOCATION: 8132 US Route 2, Marshfield, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Noah Humphries-Lepage                                

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

VICTIM: Maplefields

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 03/16/2026 at approximately 0947 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks began an investigation into a threatening incident at the Maplefields store in the Town of Marshfield. Investigation revealed that on 03/15/2026 at approximately 1650 hours, Noah Humphries-Lepage, 39, of Marshfield, VT engaged in violent and tumultuous behavior while in a public place.

 

On 03/28/2026, Humphries-Lepage was located at his residence and issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division on 04/30/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  04/30/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington 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. 

Berlin Barracks // Multiple charges

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002423

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 03/28/2026 0037 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 S, MM 56

VIOLATION: Gross Negligent Operation, DUI

ACCUSED: Nolan Valkyrie

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 89 near mile marker 51.8 in the town of Berlin. The vehicle was safely stopped near mile marker 56 in the southbound lane in Middlesex, VT. The operator was identified as Nolan Valkyrie (21) of Starksboro, VT. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Valkyrie was later released with a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on June 25th, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charge.

The Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by Anytime Towing. 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/25/2026 at 0830 hours              

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED – LOCATION: No           

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y


St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fugitive

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

               

CASE#: 26A4002849

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff

STATION: St. Johnsbury       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: March 27, 2025 at 1853 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Wells River

INCIDENT TYPE: Fugitive From Justice

 

 

ACCUSED: Christina Garrison

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, officers from the Haverhill (New Hampshire) Police Department requested assistance from the Vermont State Police with locating a suspect who was involved in an incident in Haverhill and then fled into Vermont. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Christina Garrison, who has no fixed address, was located by Vermont State Troopers in Wells River. Troopers took Garrison into custody as a Fugitive from Justice on New Hampshire’s criminal charges in addition to several active Vermont arrest warrants. More Vermont charges are expected as this investigation continues.

 

All questions regarding the incident in New Hampshire should be directed to the Haverhill Police Department.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Lodged

COURT DATE/TIME: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Facility

BAIL: $100,000

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.

 

 

 

 

Saint Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A4002872

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin

STATION: VSP- Saint Johnsbury             

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 3/28/2026 @ 0020 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 5 and Red Village Rd, Lyndon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI-Drugs

 

ACCUSED: August Hatch                                  

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wolcott, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Saint Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Lyndon, VT. Troopers observed a moving violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Troopers identified the operator as August Hatch. While speaking with Hatch, several indicators of impairment were detected. Hatch, was arrested without incident and transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  05/25/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5001259

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 03/27/2026 @ 1801 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Basin Harbor Road, Ferrisburgh, VT

Weather: Clear

VIOLATION(s):

 

-DUI

-Grossly Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Stanley

AGE: 33

Seat Belt: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

VICTIMs:

Benjamin Cosabic – 43

Juvenile – 12

Juvenile - 11

Juvenile – 10

INJURIES: Suspected moderate injuries

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/27/2026 at approximately 1801 hours, Troopers received a report of a crash that took place in the Town of Ferrisburgh. Through investigation it was revealed that Matthew Stanley (33) had lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway. Stanley struck a parked vehicle and four pedestrians, Benjamin Cosabic (43) and three juveniles. During the investigation Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Stanley was transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/13/2025 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

LODGED - LOCATION: 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 Kelsey Dobson (426)

Vermont State Police

Troop “B”, New Haven Barracks

Tel: (802) 388-4919

kelsey.dobson@vermont.gov

 

March 27, 2026

Update No. 2: VSP BCI Troop A West – St. Albans / Armed robbery 

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

 

         

CASE#: 26A2001836 / 26A2001884 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Mat Nadeau 

STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A West – St. Albans                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993 

 

DATE/TIME: March 23, 2026, at 0019 Hours and March 25, 2026, at 0230 Hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jolley by Stewart's Shops, 424 Main St., Enosburgh, VT 

VIOLATION: Armed robbery 

 

ACCUSED: Mark Clapper                                               

AGE: 28 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT 

 

ACCUSED: Tobby Marrier 

AGE: 33 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

The Vermont State Police arrested two suspects Friday in connection with a pair of armed robberies this week at the Jolley by Stewart's Shops convenience store on Main Street in Enosburgh. 

 

At about 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, troopers with VSP's Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Field Force Division executed court-ordered search warrants at two addresses in Enosburgh. The search warrants were granted following an investigation into armed robberies on Monday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 25, at the Jolley by Stewart's Shops location at 424 Main St. in Enosburgh.  

 

Following the search, state police detectives arrested Mark Clapper, 28, on charges related to both robberies, and Tobby Marrier, 33, on charges arising from the second robbery. Clapper and Marrier both are residents of Enosburgh. Clapper and Marrier were jailed without bail at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans pending arraignments, which are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans.  

 

 

***Update No. 1, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026*** 

The Vermont State Police is investigating an armed robbery that took place early Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Jolley by Stewart's Shops convenience store on Main Street in Enosburgh. 

  

The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. when two masked men entered the store, displayed weapons, threatened the clerk and demanded money. They stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot heading south from the store. No injuries were reported. 

 

This incident is believed to be related to a similar armed robbery at the same store that occurred Monday, March 23.  

  

The first suspect is described as a man with a thin build, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and wearing dark pants, a hooded sweatshirt, winter hat, ski mask, and gloves. The second suspect is described as a man with a medium build, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing dark pants, a hooded sweatshirt beneath a winter coat, and a ski mask. Photos of the suspects are attached to this release. 

  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sgt. Josh Hansell at the Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111. Tips also can be provided anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

 

***Initial news release, 11:10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026*** 

The Vermont State Police is investigating an armed robbery that took place early Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Jolley by Stewart's Shops convenience store on Main Street in Enosburgh. 

  

The incident occurred shortly after midnight when a masked man entered the store, displayed a weapon, threatened the clerk and demanded money. He stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot heading south from the store. No injuries were reported. 

  

The suspect is described as a man with a thin build, standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and wearing dark pants, a hooded sweatshirt, winter hat, ski mask, gloves and sunglasses. Photos of the suspect are attached to this release. 

  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Sgt. Dan Trottier at the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Tips also can be provided anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/30/26 1300 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division 

BAIL: Held without 

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. 


St. Albans Barracks // Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2001938

TROOPER: Bodey Towle                                                       

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: March 27th, 2026, 1729 hours

LOCATION: Old Stage Rd, Georgia, VT

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kory Holmes

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Volvo S60

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled

 

INJURIES: Unknown

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD COND: Dry

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On March 27th, 2026, at 17:29 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a reported single-vehicle crash on Old Stage Rd. in the Town of Georgia. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2013 Volvo S60. The vehicle had left the roadway and ran into the embankment, causing damage to the front end and the passenger's side of the vehicle.

 

Investigation determined that the vehicle was being operated by Kory Holmes (37) of Milton, VT. 

Troopers were assisted on scene by McRae's Towing and Georgia Fire and Rescue.

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

26A3002415 Accidental Discharge

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002415

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det/Sgt Dan Trottier                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 03/27/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 369 US Route 2 Moretown

VIOLATION: Accidental discharge

 

VICTIM: Luc Provencher

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Moretown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/27/2026, at approximately 1930 hours, State Police in Berlin and Waterbury EMS responded to a 911 call for a victim of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival and investigation, it was determined Luc Provencher, age 22, of Moretown, had an accidental discharge which resulted in a gunshot wound to his leg. Provencher was transported to UVM Medical Center for treatment of a non-life threatening injury. No criminal charges are expected to be filed. 

 

 

Detective Sergeant Dan Trottier

Vermont State Police BCI and Polygraph Unit

Troop A West- Berlin Barracks

daniel.trottier@vermont.gov

 

VSP BCI / Death Investigation Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002368

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 3/25/26 at 1303 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Middlesex Park and Ride

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Ryan Lamery                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who was discovered in a vehicle at the Middlesex Park and Ride, located at 4 Knapp Road in Middlesex. Troopers were notified at about 1:03PM. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, that a male was found unresponsive in a black Honda del Sol bearing a Vermont registration of "MOUSEY". The individual was identified as Ryan Lamery, 42, of Williamstown.  The death does not appear to be suspicious. Troopers are asking the public's assistance to help identify any individuals seen with Lamery or saw the vehicle between Monday the 23rd and Wednesday the 25th. Troopers are asking individuals to contact the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin at 802-229-9191 or submit a tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be assisting in this investigation, and the method and manner of death is pending autopsy. 

 

No additional information is available from the Vermont State Police.

 

 

 

Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah

Vermont State Police 

Bureau of Criminal Investigations - Berlin 

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

802-229-9191

Royalton Barracks / Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B2000930

TROOPER:  Daniel Arrato                           

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 / 1355 hours

LOCATION: Riford Brook Rd, Braintree, VT

VIOLATION: Larceny from the Person

 

ACCUSED: James E. Schultz

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Elmira, NY

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 22, 2026, at approximately 1355 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to the report of a theft from a residence in Braintree. Following investigation, with assistance from the Berlin Police Department and Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks, Troopers developed probable cause that James E. Schultz (age 40 of Elmira, NY) committed the crime of Larceny from the Person. Schultz was issued a criminal citation to appear at the below date & location.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 04/15/2026 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal

LODGED – LOCATION: No          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not available

 

VSP BCI / Death investigation involving inmate 

 
STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
  
CASE#: 26B4002332 
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Detective Sgt. Dan Trottier 
STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A West – Berlin 
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191 
  
DATE/TIME: 12:10 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026 
INCIDENT LOCATION: University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT 
INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation involving inmate 
  
VICTIM: Jose Gonzalez 
AGE: 51 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, Rutland, VT /  Connecticut 
  
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 
The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who was in the custody of the Vermont Department of Corrections. DOC staff notified VSP at about 12:10 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, that Jose Gonzalez, 51, a Connecticut resident who had been incarcerated at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, had died earlier in the day at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Per standard protocol, a detective from the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations was assigned to the case and began a death investigation. 
  
The state police learned that Gonzalez initially was hospitalized for treatment of a health issue Feb. 27 at Rutland Regional Medical Center and transferred March 1 to UVMMC. He continued to receive care at the hospital until his death Friday. 
  
The death does not appear to be suspicious. An autopsy will be performed at the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington to determine the cause and manner of death. 
  
According to Department of Corrections records, Gonzalez had been incarcerated since November 2025. 
  
No additional information is available from the Vermont State Police. Further questions should be directed to the Department of Corrections. 
  
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