VSP News Releases

The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

August 20, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Stalking

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B3004559

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 | 1251 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Stalking

ACCUSED: Gary T. Hall

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 19, 2026, at approximately 1251 hours, Troopers were notified of a stalking incident in the Town of Pownal, VT. Through an investigation it was discovered that Gary T. Hall (54) installed a GPS tracking device onto a motor vehicle with the intent on stalking the operator. Hall was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on October 26th, 2026, at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/2026 | 0830 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington 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 Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Royalton Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B2004647

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 8/20/2026 at approximately 0430 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 529 Vt Route 100, Hancock, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: Unknown

VICTIM: JD's Quick Stop

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hancock, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 20, 2026, at approximately 0430 hours, a burglary was reported to have occurred at the JD's Quick Stop. Initial investigation determined that multiple unknown individuals forced entry into the store and stole an ATM.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Rode at the Royalton Barracks at (802) 234-9933

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

Trooper Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

Derby Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A5004744

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 @ 2240 hours

STREET: Newark Rd

TOWN: Westmore

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Mikaela Mello

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Chrysler

VEHICLE MODEL: 200

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front passenger side

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Newark Rd, Westmore, VT. The operator was identified as Mikaela Mello (34) of Newark, VT. Investigation revealed Mello was distracted and drove off the roadway. Several signs of impairment were observed on Mello. Mello was subsequently taken into custody for DUI and processed at the Derby Barracks. Mello was later released on a citation to appear in court.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 @ 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

Westminster Barracks - Fatal ATV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B1007397

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

STATION: VSP Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026

STREET: private property off VT Route 100

TOWN: Weston

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER: warm, clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: N/A

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Gabriela Spencer

AGE: 14

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weston, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Pioneer 700 ATV

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: N/A

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/19/2026 at approximately 1906 hours, the Vermont State Police received a 911 call reporting an ATV crash on private property off VT Route 100 in the town of Weston. The driver, identified as Gabriela Spencer, 14, of Weston, was reported to have sustained serious injuries. The Weston Fire Department and Londonderry EMS were immediately dispatched to the scene along with troopers. Despite extensive medical aid rendered by first responders, Gabriela was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An 18-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries from the crash and was treated on scene.

The investigation into the cause of this crash is active and ongoing. No additional details are available.

Rutland Barracks / DUI, Leaving the scene of an accident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B4006337

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: August 19th, 2026, at approximately 2130 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Middle Road, Clarendon

VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

ACCUSED: Leah Zimmerman

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 19^th, 2026, at approximately 2130 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Middle Road in the Town of Clarendon. Through investigation, the operator was located a short distance away and was identified as Leah Zimmerman, 22, of Clarendon, VT. Throughout the interaction with Troopers, Zimmerman displayed several indicators of impairment. Zimmerman was taken into custody and processed. Zimmerman was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on October 12th, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer to the above charge.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: October 12th, 2026, at 10:00 AM

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

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A3006983

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 at 2205 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Julie Flanagan

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Waterbury Stowe Rd in Waterbury, VT. The operator was identified as Julie Flanagan (49) of Richmond, VT. While speaking with Flanagan, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Flanagan was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Flanagan was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 3, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/03/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

August 19, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#:26A4008617

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Andrew Barton

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802)-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 at 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 9879 Scotch Hollow Rd

VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice / In State Warrant

ACCUSED: Michael Hoehl

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified that Michael Hoehl (42) of Newbury had an in-state warrant for his arrest due to a failure to appear for a DUI-Drugs and FIPO charge. Further investigation revealed Hoehl also had an out of state warrant for his arrest from New Hampshire after failing to appear for a possession of cocaine charge. Hoehl was located at the above address and was taken into custody. Hoehl was brought to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and was then lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Complex without bail for the New Hampshire warrant and $200.00 bail for the Vermont warrant.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia and Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Complex

BAIL: NH: Held Without Bail VT: $200.00

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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1006249

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: August 18, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South, Mile Marker 102.8, Milton

VIOLATION:

-DUI Drug

- Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: Thierno Diallo

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 18, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling south on Interstate 89 near mile marker 102.8 in the town of Milton, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. LIDAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 102 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Vermont license as Thierno Diallo (28) of Colchester, VT.

While speaking with Diallo, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment. After a roadside investigation, Diallo was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence-Drug and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.

Diallo was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer the charge of DUI - Drug.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 27, 2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B3004552

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: 08/18/26 at 2304 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Depot St, Manchester, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

ACCUSED: Richard P. Keir

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 08/18/26 at approximately 2304 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks were conducting routine patrol in the Town of Manchester, VT. Troopers conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation and identified the operator as Richard P. Keir (38) of Manchester, VT.

While speaking with Keir, multiple indicators of impairment were detected. Keir was arrested without incident and transported to the Manchester Police Department for processing. Keir was later released and issued a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court on 08/31/26.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/26 at 0815 Hours

COURT: Benington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE: 26B1007356

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 at approximately 2026 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fort Dummer State Park, Guilford, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Criminal DLS, & Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Justin Brown

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a disturbance at Fort Dummer State Park in Guilford (Windham County), VT. Investigation revealed Justin Brown (39) of Dummerston committed the listed offenses. Brown was arrested and issued a criminal citation to appear in 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: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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

Derby Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A5004726

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 @ 2035 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Walmart – Derby, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Released

ACCUSED: Timothy Souliere

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police responded to the report of a male who was causing a scene in Walmart in the Town of Derby, VT. Investigation revealed Souliere attempted to purchased alcohol several times and was denied each time due to already being intoxicated. While Souliere was in the store, Souliere threatened a store employee. Furthermore, Souliere had active pretrial conditions of release not to consume/possess or purchase alcohol, a 24 hour curfew at his residence and not to engage in violent, threatening, or tumultuous behavior.

Souliere was placed under arrest, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Orleans County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: 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 Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

Derby Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#:26A5004666

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 08/15/2026 @ 0911

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Derby

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence of Narcotics

ACCUSED: Cathrine Teixeira

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a person who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in a parking lot. Troopers responded along with Sheriffs from the Orleans County Sheriff Department and Newport Ambulance Services. The operator was identified as Cathrine Teixeira (42) and subsequent investigation led Troopers to arrest Teixeira on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. Teixeira was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and later released on a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:09/15/2026 @ 0830 AM

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED 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.

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

August 18, 2026

Fw: Traffic Alert - VT Route 9 at Old Hogback Rd, Marlboro

FD has cleared and the roadway is back open.

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 7:46 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - VT Route 9 at Old Hogback Rd, Marlboro

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 9 at Old Hogback Rd, Marlboro has both lanes obstructed in the area of tree down across roadway due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A4008620

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 at 1630 hours

STREET: Lower Waterford Road

TOWN: Waterford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Birch Tree Lane

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Norma St. Germain

AGE: 84

SEAT BELT?: No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Soul

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to front left and right quarter panel, front bumper, and right passenger side.

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle off the roadway on Lower Waterford Road in the town of Waterford, Vermont.

Troopers arrived on scene along with members of Barnet FD, Waterford FD, and Calex Ambulance. Vehicle 1 was located crashed off the edge of the roadway. The operator of vehicle #1 was identified as Norma St. Germain, 84, of Barnet, Vermont. St. Germain was unresponsive at the scene, where she was pronounced deceased. St. Germain’s vehicle was totaled suffering significant damage to front left and right quarter panel, front bumper, and right passenger side.

Initial investigation indicated that at the time of the crash, St. Germain was traveling west on Lower Waterford Rd and failed to navigate a left-hand turn in the roadway after passing the intersection of Birch Tree Lane. St. Germain continued to travel west before crashing into a group of trees.

This investigation is still ongoing, but neither impairment nor speed appear to be factors. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

*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

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

St Albans Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2005419

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks

CONTACT#:(802)-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 @ 1603 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 78 Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of release x2

ACCUSED: James Cross

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 18th, 2026, at approximately 1620 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a custodial dispute regarding multiple parties at an address on VT Route 78 in the Town of Highgate.

Through investigation, it was discovered that James Cross (35) of Highgate, VT was on scene and had violated his conditions of release. Cross was taken into custody and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. Cross was then released on a flash citation ordering Cross to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 19th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 1300 hours

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

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

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

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993

Traffic Alert - VT Route 9 at Old Hogback Rd, Marlboro

Royalton Barracks / Missing Person

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B2004597

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Whitney Hill Rd, Tunbridge / Maple Street, Hartford, VT

VIOLATION: Missing Person

VICTIM: Trinity Pelletier

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 0908 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Trinity Pelletier, age 19 of Tunbridge, VT, was last seen in Hartford, VT on August 8, 2026. Trinity is described as approximately 5’5” tall, 115lbs, with brown eyes, pink dyed hair, and notable tattoos on her face and hands. At this time there are concerns for her well-being. Anyone with information concerning Trinity’s whereabouts, please contact the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.

Trooper Daniel Arrato

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

Berlin Barracks/ Burglary- Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A5006956

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 8/18/2026 at 0452 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Champlain Farms at 5127 Main St. Waitsfield, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: Pending

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received an alarm activation at the Champlain Farms in Waitsfield, VT. Subsequent investigation indicated two suspects arrived in what appears to be a VW sedan (see attached images) and broke into the store. The suspects stole $100 in cash, cigarettes, vape pens, and lighters. Images of the car and suspects are attached. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Lambert at the Berlin State Police Barracks at (802)229-9191 or submit a tip on the Vermont State Police website.

COURT ACTION: Pending

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A3006954

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: 08/17/2026 at 2216 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Palmer Rd, Williamstown

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Offense Committed Within the Presence of a Child

ACCUSED: David Bussman

AGE:42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a family fight that occurred on Palmer Road in Williamstown, VT. Troopers responded to the scene, and subsequent investigation revealed that 42-year-old David Bussman caused pain and fear to a household member. Bussman was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks without incident. Bussman was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division on 08/18/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1006220

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif

STATION: Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

DATE/TIME: August 17, 2026 at approximately 1830 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 NB Exit 14, South Burlington

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Juvenile

AGE: 17

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 1830 hours, Vermont State Police received a motor vehicle complaint regarding a vehicle observed entering the interstate and throwing beer cans from the window. Troopers located the vehicle on Interstate 89 Northbound at mile marker 96.8 and conducted a motor vehicle stop. While speaking with the operator, who was a juvenile, troopers detected indicators of impairment.

The juvenile operator was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for DUI processing. The juvenile was later released with a citation to appear in Family Court to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: Family Court Scheduled.

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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

St. Albans Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2005402

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle

STATION: St. Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 08/17/2026 / 22:41 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 105 / Pond Rd, Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Jacob Madden

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Sheldon, VT. Troopers conducted a traffic stop based on multiple motor vehicle violations. Troopers identified the operator as Jacob Madden (32) of St. Albans, VT.

While speaking with Madden, indicators of impairment were detected. Madden was arrested without incident and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court and released.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026 @ 0800 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

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

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

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

August 17, 2026

Update No. 1: Derby Barracks / Shooting with injury, assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

CASE#: 26A5004696

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. David Robillard

STATION: VSP Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: About 8:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 250 Holliday Rd., Albany, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injury, assault

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police investigation into Sunday’s shooting incident in Albany remains active and ongoing.

VSP is able to identify the shooting victim as Timothy Magee, 45, of Albany. He is hospitalized in critical but stable condition at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Also injured in this incident was Jessica Prue, 45, of Albany, who was physically assaulted.

Detectives with VSP’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Major Crime Unit are continuing to gather evidence and conduct interviews. The Crime Scene Search Team and Victim Services Unit also are participating in the investigation.

The state police continues to encourage anyone with information that might assist in this case to call the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

***Initial news release, 10:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a man was shot and injured Sunday night, Aug. 16, 2026, in the Orleans County town of Albany.

The investigation began when state police received a report of a shooting at about 8:35 p.m. at a home on Holliday Road. Responding personnel located a man with a serious injury and transported him to North Country Hospital in Newport. A woman also sustained injuries consistent with a physical assault and was treated on scene. Both victims are residents of the home where the incident occurred.

Investigators are searching for an older model green Subaru Forester with Massachusetts plates. The registration contains the numbers 4553.

This investigation is in its earliest stages. VSP believes this was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other, and there is no identified threat to the public at large. The victims’ names are being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.

This investigation involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Field Force Division. Glover Ambulance and Orleans Ambulance also responded.

Anyone who sees the vehicle in question or who has any information about this incident should call the Vermont State Police in Derby at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips also can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

No further information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the case proceeds.

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