Williston Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A1002980

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026, at approximately 0144 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 117 / Skunk Hollow Road

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Mark Madden                                              

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 0144 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle crash on VT Route 117 at the intersection of Skunk Hollow Road in the Town of Jericho. Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Mark Madden (49) of Georgia, per his Vermont Driver’s License.

 

While speaking with Madden, Troopers detected numerous signs of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. Madden was transported to the Williston Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, he was released with a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court on June  9th, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charges of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June  9th, 2026, at 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

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 Omar Bulle

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003211

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Lt. Thomas Howard                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026 at 0838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stagecoach Road / Tansy Hill Road, Stowe, VT

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation / Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Wesley Cote                                              

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 0838 hours, a member of the Vermont State Police was traveling south on Stagecoach Road in the Town of Stowe. At that time, a Toyota Tacoma, also traveling south, entered into the opposing lane of travel and passed the State Trooper, in an unmarked cruiser, in a posted No Passing Zone with posted signs stating "Do Not Pass." The vehicle passed the State Trooper at a high rate of speed, with their speeds exceeding 70 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone.

 

The Tacoma was stopped and the operator was identified as Wesley Cote, of Hyde Park, VT. Cote was issued a VCVC for failing to obey traffic control devices, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1021, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a $162.00 fine. Additionally, Cote was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division, for the offense of Negligent Operation, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1091, and the offense of excessive speed, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1097.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 3, 2026 at 1400 hours            

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N  

BAIL: N

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.

 

Westminster Barracks / Missing Juvenile

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003318

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias / Sgt. Stacy Corliss                           

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 at 2206 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Cavendish, VT

INCIDENT: Missing Juvenile 

NAME: Lia St. Martin

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police is investigating a missing-persons case involving a 15-year-old who was last known to have left a youth home in Cavendish on 04/21/2026 at approximately 2206 hours.

 

Lia St. Martin is believed to have left the group residence located on Main Street in Cavendish on foot.  She is described as a 5'4", 125 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes.  She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with the word "Middlebury" on it and jeans.  Her direction of travel was unknown.

 

The disappearance is not believed to be suspicious, but there are concerns for St. Martin's welfare.  Anyone with information on her whereabouts, who sees someone matching her description, or who has been in contact with her is asked to contact VSP's Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or leave an anonymous tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

Derby Barracks/Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26A5002070                                                 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jeff Ferrier

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 4/20/26    0552 Hours

STREET: VT Route 101

TOWN: Troy

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 242

WEATHER: Snowing     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow/Ice

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Noah Smith

AGE: 25

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Town, VT

INJURIES: Non-life-threatening

HOSPITAL: North Country

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-250

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Tonya Brown

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT: Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

INJURIES: Minor

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford   

VEHICLE MODEL: Escape

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

              On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police, Troy Fire Department and Newport EMS, responded to the intersection of VT RT 101 and VT RT 242 in the Town of Troy, for a reported two-vehicle crash.  Investigation revealed operator #1, Noah Smith, was traveling north on VT RT 101 when he attempted to pass on the left operator #2, Tonya Brown, as she was turning left from VT RT 101 onto VT RT 242, thus causing both vehicles to collide.  Smith was transported to North Country Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.  Brown sustained minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.  Both vehicles were totaled in the crash.

 

Trooper Jeff Ferrier

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Jeff.Ferrier@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001868

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: April 20, 2026, 1943 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 19, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Andrew O. Brown                                               

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 20, 2026, at approximately 1943 hours, on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, Troopers observed a vehicle driving northbound near mile marker 19 at a speed of 89 mph. The posted speed in that area is 55 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Andrew O. Brown (52) of Bennington, VT. Brown was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division, on June 8, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 8, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

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.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3001913                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens

STATION: Shaftsbury                             

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 04/22/26 @ 1053 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 9

TOWN: Searsburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Old Route 9

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Normal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Alan J Vautrain

AGE: 53     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav-4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: NA

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Robert S Ruhl

AGE: 72    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wilmington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Lexus

VEHICLE MODEL: RX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/22/26 at 1053 hours, Troopers of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash in the area of 1660 Vermont Route 9 in the town of Searsburg. It was reported one of the operators was entrapped and unresponsive.

 

Initial investigations revealed operator one, identified as Alan Vautrain (53), was traveling East on Vermont Route 9 and entered the oncoming lane of traffic. Operator two, identified as Robert Ruhl (72) attempted to swerve into the other lane of travel to avoid a collision. Operator one also attempted to swerve back into his lane at the last second, causing a head-on collision. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the crash. Operator one was pronounced dead at the scene and operator two was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted by Wilmington Fire Department, Deerfield Valley Rescue, and Walt's Towing.

 

The investigation is ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact Trooper Stevens with Vermont State Police Shaftsbury at (802) 442-5421.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

COURT ACTION: NA

COURT: NA

COURT DATE/TIME: NA         

 

 

 

*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.

**UPDATE** Westminster Barracks / Missing Juvenile

**UPDATE**

 

Lia St. Martin was been located safely in Middlebury, VT.  

 

From: Corliss, Stacy
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:29 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Cc: Daley, Matthew <Matthew.Daley@vermont.gov>; Studin, Michael <Michael.Studin@vermont.gov>; Hall, Daniel <Daniel.Hall@vermont.gov>; Hughes, Kevin <Kevin.Hughes@vermont.gov>
Subject: Westminster Barracks / Missing Juvenile

 

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003318

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias / Sgt. Stacy Corliss                           

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 at 2206 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Cavendish, VT

INCIDENT: Missing Juvenile 

NAME: Lia St. Martin

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police is investigating a missing-persons case involving a 15-year-old who was last known to have left a youth home in Cavendish on 04/21/2026 at approximately 2206 hours.

 

Lia St. Martin is believed to have left the group residence located on Main Street in Cavendish on foot.  She is described as a 5'4", 125 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes.  She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with the word "Middlebury" on it and jeans.  Her direction of travel was unknown.

 

The disappearance is not believed to be suspicious, but there are concerns for St. Martin's welfare.  Anyone with information on her whereabouts, who sees someone matching her description, or who has been in contact with her is asked to contact VSP's Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or leave an anonymous tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003211

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Lt. Thomas Howard                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026 at 0838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stagecoach Road / Tansy Hill Road, Stowe, VT

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation / Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: Wesley Cote                                              

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 22, 2025, at approximately 0838 hours, a member of the Vermont State Police was traveling south on Stagecoach Road in the Town of Stowe. At that time, a Toyota Tacoma, also traveling south, entered into the opposing lane of travel and passed the State Trooper, in an unmarked cruiser, in a posted No Passing Zone with posted signs stating "Do Not Pass." The vehicle passed the State Trooper at a high rate of speed, with their speeds exceeding 70 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone.

 

The Tacoma was stopped and the operator was identified as Wesley Cote, of Hyde Park, VT. Cote was issued a VCVC for failing to obey traffic control devices, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1021, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a $162.00 fine. Additionally, Cote was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division, for the offense of Negligent Operation, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1091, and the offense of excessive speed, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1097.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 3, 2026 at 1400 hours            

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N  

BAIL: N

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.

 

Arrest on Warrant / St. Albans Barracks

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2002522

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: April 22^nd, 2026 @ 1025 hours

LOCATION: Center Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Craig Fuller                                        

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 22^nd, 2026, at approximately 1025 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were conducting patrol on Center Street the Town of Richford, VT when they had observed Craig Fuller (40) of Richford, VT riding a scooter. Fuller was known by Troopers to have multiple active warrants for his arrest.

 

Fuller’s arrest warrants were for the initial charges of:

 

13 VSA 2502 Misdemeanor 1 PETIT LARCENY $900 OR LESS X2

13 VSA 2575(1) & 13 VSA 2577(a) Misdemeanor 1 RETAIL THEFT - $250 OR LESS

 

Fuller was taken into custody by Troopers and then transported to the Franklin County Courthouse where he was seen before the court. At the conclusion of the hearing, Fuller was transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $200 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 04/22/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3001913                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens

STATION: Shaftsbury                             

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 04/22/26 @ 1053 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 9

TOWN: Searsburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Old Route 9

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Normal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Alan J Vautrain

AGE: 53     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav-4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: NA

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Robert S Ruhl

AGE: 72    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wilmington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Lexus

VEHICLE MODEL: RX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/22/26 at 1053 hours, Troopers of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash in the area of 1660 Vermont Route 9 in the town of Searsburg. It was reported one of the operators was entrapped and unresponsive.

 

Initial investigations revealed operator one, identified as Alan Vautrain (53), was traveling East on Vermont Route 9 and entered the oncoming lane of traffic. Operator two, identified as Robert Ruhl (72) attempted to swerve into the other lane of travel to avoid a collision. Operator one also attempted to swerve back into his lane at the last second, causing a head-on collision. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the crash. Operator one was pronounced dead at the scene and operator two was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted by Wilmington Fire Department, Deerfield Valley Rescue, and Walt's Towing.

 

The investigation is ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact Trooper Stevens with Vermont State Police Shaftsbury at (802) 442-5421.

 

Public Safety Commissioner, VSP Director respond to prosecutor’s failure to charge offenders arrested in South Burlington

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

                                   

Public Safety Commissioner, VSP Director respond to prosecutor’s failure to charge offenders arrested in South Burlington

 

WATERBURY, Vermont (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) — Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison and Vermont State Police Director Col. Matthew T. Birmingham today issued the following statement related to prosecutorial decisions arising from the March 11 incident on Dorset Street in South Burlington:

 

Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George’s recent statement just gave permission for people at large gatherings to obstruct police officers and interfere with arrests. This is a disheartening decision that sets a dangerous precedent. State’s Attorney George has a vastly different vision from our own for what public safety and the rule of law looks like. She has missed an opportunity to delineate between the lawful conduct the First Amendment protects and the lawlessness of criminal behavior that escalates volatile situations and harms communities.

 

We take offense to State’s Attorney George’s suggestion that state and local law enforcement bear equal responsibility for the “unacceptable and perhaps criminal behavior” that took place on Dorset Street.  

 

Furthermore, to impugn the ability of the police to conduct fair, thorough investigations directly undermines all the cases in the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office, which relies on the investigative work of police departments each day to support every case the office is prosecuting.

 

The state’s attorney’s failure to bring charges in this matter is likely to embolden people at similar events in the future to cross the line into criminal behavior, placing the public and law enforcement at greater risk of harm.

 

In fact, lawbreakers in Chittenden County already seemed to know they can act with impunity. Individuals at the Dorset Street incident repeatedly stated that State’s Attorney George would not prosecute them for their behavior that day. 

 

It turns out they were right.

 

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Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3003206   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Helpard

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 2339 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Duxbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Turner Hill Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Pavement

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: MacKenzie Odonnell

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Malibu Limited

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate Damage

INJURIES: NO

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in Duxbury. The operator was identified as MacKenzie Odonnell of Berlin, VT. Investigation determined Odonnell's vehicle crossed over the fog line before leaving the roadway and crashing. While speaking with Troopers, Odonnell displayed signs of impairment. Odonnell was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Odonnell was issued a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

LODGED: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: NO

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/25/2026 at 1230 hours

 

 

 

 

VSP News Release // 26B4002586 // Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4002586

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                             

STATION: Rutland Barracks Troop B-West Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)                   

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 4-4-26

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center (MVCC)

VIOLATION: Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention 18 VSA 4249(a)(2)

 

ACCUSED:  Jacob Alberico                                              

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT

 

VICTIM: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) Correctional Officers (COs) interdicted a suspicious package that was transported into MVCC during visiting hours.  Vermont State Police BCI and DOC conducted an investigation.  It was determined that incarcerated inmate Jacob Alberico received tobacco and marijuana during a visit.  These substances appeared to be of a personal use volume.  Vermont State Police identified the female visitor, and case materials are being submitted to request a warrant for that female's arrest.  Any subsequent information related to this investigation will be in a future news release. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  5-18-26 10 AM          

COURT: Rutland Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Jacob Alberico remains incarcerated for previous charges.  No bail was sought for this new offense.      

 

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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

Derby Barracks / Single vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5002085                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 @ approximately 0927 hours.

STREET: Maple Hill Rd

TOWN: Barton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: May Farm Road

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Unknown

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Windshield and front-end damage.

INJURIES: Unknown

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 04/21/2026, at approximately 0927 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Maple Hill Rd, in the Town of Barton, Vermont. The vehicle was unoccupied when emergency personnel arrived on scene.  Investigation revealed the operator lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle spun out and eventually overturned after hitting a utility pole. The crash remains under investigation, anyone with information on who may have been operating the vehicle is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks at (802) 334-8881. Anonymous tips may be submitted by texting the keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at: https://cityprotect.com/forms/state.vt.us/anonymous

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

Berlin Barracks/ Request for Information Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002918

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: April 12, 2026, at approximately 5pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: 150 S Main St, Waterbury

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Pending                                               

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 13, 2026, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a Retail Theft complaint that had occurred on April 12, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm, at Yao’s Deli, located at 150 S Main Street, Waterbury. Subsequent investigation revealed two individuals were involved with a retail theft of e-cigarettes and display case valued in excess of $2000.

 

Troopers are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the above individual. Of note, the white sweatshirt worn by the individual has rips in the elbows and a distinctive front design.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to reach out to Trooper Mae Murdock of the Berlin Barracks at (802)229-9191. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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.

St. Albans Barracks - Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2002510

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 21, 2026 at approximately 1506 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fletcher, VT

VIOLATION:

• Domestic Assault
• Offense committed within the presence of a child

 

ACCUSED: Jeremy Ayotte                                             

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 21, 2026 at approximately 1506 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a residence located in Fletcher, VT for a report of an assault. Through investigation it was determined that Jeremy Ayotte (50) caused pain and fear to a household member. Ayotte was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks for processing.

 

At the conclusion of processing Ayotte was released with a citation to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court, Criminal Division on April 22, to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026 at 1300 hours          

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

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.

 

 

Westminster Barracks - BCI B EAST / Sex Offender's responsibility to report (x2)

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003118

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Acevedo                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks - BCI B EAST                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 2025 and 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bellows Falls Rd, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Sex Offender's responsibility to report (2 counts)

 

ACCUSED: James Rowe                                            

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/14/2026, the Vermont State Police was informed by the Vermont Sex Offender registry that James Rowe, 54, of Putney, VT, had failed to register/comply with the sex offender registry in 2025 and 2026. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Rowe for the above violations (two counts). He was cited to appear in front of VT Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 04/21/2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 - 12:30 PM           

COURT: Windham County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: No   

BAIL: None

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.