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February 23, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001363

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                       

STATION: Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/20/2026 at approximately 5:05 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Verd Mont Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x2

 

ACCUSED: Travis D. Green                                    

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/20/2026, at approximately 5:05 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report that 45-year-old Travis D. Green had violated an abuse prevention order (APO). Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded and determined that Green had violated two conditions of the APO. On 02/22/2026, Green turned himself into the Berlin Barracks, where he was arrested for the above violations and processed. He was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division on 02/23/2026, at 12:30 PM to answer the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 12:30 PM          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: Y

 

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

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

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Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

     

CASE#: 26B1001511

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson                    

STATION: Westminster            

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1205 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, Vermont

ACCUSED: Lucas Newell 

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/22/26 at approximately 1205 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks were notified by members of the Brattleboro Police department of a domestic incident that occurred in the town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Lucas Newell (26), of Brattleboro, had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Newell was placed under arrest and was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Newell was taken to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was held on a $1,000 cash bond and cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1230 hours

COURT: Windham

LODGED – Southern State 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.

 

Trooper Evan Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov

 

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Royalton Barracks / Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2000924

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                       

STATION: Royalton

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 at approximately 0740 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 Hartland, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: George Akroyd                                           

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 22, 2026, at approximately 0740 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a vehicle stolen from a residence on US Route 5 Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. The Hartford Police Department notified VSP dispatch that they had recovered the stolen vehicle crashed and unoccupied in Hartford. Investigation determined that the stolen vehicle was operated by George Akroyd, age 35, of Hartford, Vermont.

 

Akroyd was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 03/31/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of Aggravated Operation Without Owners Consent and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 0830 hours       

COURT: Windsor County Court

LODGED: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

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Berlin Barracks // 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001436

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 @ 0702 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S. Walden Rd., Cabot, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Anna-Marie Welch                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cabot, 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- Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an assault on S. Walden Rd. in the Town of Cabot. Investigation revealed that Anna-Marie Welch, 29, committed the offense of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault by assaulting a household member. Welch was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Welch was transported to the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division for arraignment.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED :   N  

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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VT State Police, Watch Commander schedule, Feb 23rd - March 1st.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of February 23rd -  March 1st

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

                Captain Debra Munson

                Debra.Munson@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

February 23rd until 08:00 on Thursday, February 26th

Captain Mike Manley

Michael.Manley@vermont.gov

 

Beginning close of business on Feb 26th until 08:00 on Monday, March 2nd

Lieutenant Mike Studin

Michael.Studin@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5000689

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Kelsey Dobson

STATION: New Haven                  

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 @ 1946 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Middlebrook Road, Waltham, VT 

 

VIOLATION(S):

 

-Domestic Assault

-Violations of Conditions of Release

-Unlawful Mischief

-Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: David Ouellette                                             

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waltham, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On 02/22/2026 at approximately 1946 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks responded to a reported citizen Dispute at a residence on South Middlebrook Road in the Town of Waltham.

 

Upon investigation it was found that David Ouellette (60) of Waltham VT, caused bodily injury to a household member and damaged that household member's property without having any right to do so. Ouellette was also found to be in Violation of Conditions of Release

  

Ouellette was transported to the New Haven Barracks and cited to appear before the Addison County Superior Court- Criminal Division on 2/23/2026

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Addison County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $2,500

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Trooper Kelsey Dobson (426)

Vermont State Police

Troop “B”, New Haven Barracks

Tel: (802) 388-4919

kelsey.dobson@vermont.gov

 

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Rutland Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4001369

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair                           

STATION: Rutland Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2025 at 0009 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 4, Mendon

 

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Gaines                                             

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/23/2026, at approximately 0009 hours. Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were notified of a single-vehicle crash on US Route 4 in the Town of Mendon, Vermont. Troopers identified the operator as Anthony Gaines (27) of Rutland, Vermont. While speaking with Gaines, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Gaines was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. Gaines was released with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 16th, 2026, at 1000 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

 

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/26, 1000 hours

 

COURT: Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

 

BAIL: N/A

 

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

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

 

 

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February 22, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2000933

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato                           

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 at approximately 1445 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Parkers Ln, Royalton, Vermont

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Audette                                              

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 22, 2026, at approximately 1445 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Joseph Audette, age 43 of Royalton, Vermont, had caused injury to a family member at the residence. Audette was arrested without incident and processed at the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks. Audette was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Windsor County Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

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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Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4001361

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-910

 

DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 / 1714 hours

STREET: Us Route 7

TOWN: Rutland

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Post Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Robert Fish

AGE: 78

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra  

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Laura Coleman

AGE: 64

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Ram

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center.

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On February 22, 2026, at approximately 1714 hours, Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash located on US Route 7 near Post Road in Rutland Town, VT. Investigation revealed Operator #1 was traveling south on US Route 7 near Post Road when he failed to maintain his lane, crossing the center line. Operator #1 ultimately crashed head-on into Operator #2, who was traveling northbound.

 

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Rutland Town Fire Department, Regional Ambulance Service, and Carrara’s Towing.

 

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Derby Barracks/Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5000977

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                           

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/21/2026 @ 2038 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Railroad Ave, Orleans, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Michael Royer                                              

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, 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 2/21/26, at approximately 2038 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported assault that had occurred at a residence on Railroad Ave in the town of Orleans. During the course of the investigation, it was learned Michael Royer, 40 of Orleans had caused pain to a household member. Royer was arrested and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Royer was later released with conditions and a citation to appear at the Orleans County Superior Court on 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1230 Hours            

COURT: Orleans Country Superior Court

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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

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Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4001292

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-910

 

DATE/TIME: 02-20-26 / 1639 hours

STREET: Us Route 4

TOWN: Mendon

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Meadow Lake Dr

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow-covered

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kimber Mills

AGE: 37

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: Chrysler

VEHICLE MODEL: Town and Country

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

PASSENGER #1: Kaleena Meighan

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Taelor Gale

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chittenden, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota 

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center.

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On February 20, 2026, at approximately 1639 hours, Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle head-on crash located on US Route 4 near Meadow Lake Dr. in Mendon, VT.

 

Investigation revealed Operator #1 was traveling west on US Route 4 near Meadow Lake Dr when she failed to maintain her lane. Operator #1 ultimately crashed head-on into Operator #2, who was traveling east. Both vehicles were at a position of uncontrolled rest off the roadway.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Rutland City Fire Department, Regional Ambulance Service, and Carrara’s Towing.

 

 

 

 

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Williston Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001545

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 22st, 2026 at approximately 0014 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, Bolton, VT

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Wendy Morin                                           

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chicopee, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/22/2026 at 0014 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks responded to reports of a vehicle off the roadway in the area of US Route 2 and the Long Trail Parking Lot, in the town of Bolton. Troopers located the vehicle and identified the operator of the vehicle as Wendy Morin (58) of Chicopee, MA. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Morin for suspicion of DUI. She was processed at the Williston Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 12, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N       

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/12/2026     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 Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

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Williston Barracks/Domestic Assault, Assault on a Protected Professional

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A1001547
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                          
STATION: Williston                    
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: February 22, 2026, at 0059 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: East Hill Road, Richmond, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Assault on a Protected Professional-Bodily Fluids

ACCUSED: Bridgit Jewell                                  
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

VICTIM: Paramedic Eric Matens
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

VICTIM: AEMT Jillian Leikauskes
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 22, 2026, at approximately 0059 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks were dispatched to a report of a family fight at a residence located on East Hill Road in the Town of Richmond. Subsequent investigation revealed that Bridgit Jewell (39) of Colchester, VT had committed the offense of domestic assault by causing bodily harm to a household member. Jewell also committed the offense of Assault on a Protected Professional with Bodily Fluids by spitting on responding members of Richmond Rescue and the Williston Fire Department.

Jewell was subsequently arrested and later released on citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court-Criminal Division on April 7, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

The Vermont State Police was assisted in this incident by the Williston Police Department, Williston Fire Department, and Richmond Rescue.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/7/26 at 0830 hours          
COURT: Chittenden
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.


Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Axel

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111



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Derby Barracks / Two Car Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5000921              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026 1712 hours

STREET: US Route 5

TOWN: Derby

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Community National Bank

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Hannah Archambault

AGE: 29

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Town, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kaylee Farnsworth

AGE: 18    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/19/2026 at approximately 1712 hours multiple reports were received of a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash near the intersection of US Route 5 and Shattuck Hill Road in Derby. Troopers responded to the scene along with the Newport Police Department, Newport Ambulance Service, and Derby Line Fire Department.

 

Investigation revealed the operator of vehicle 1 was attempting to turn left out of the Community National Bank parking lot onto US Route 5 and failed to yield right of way to vehicle 2 which was approaching the left turn lane at the intersection of US Route 5 and Shattuck Hill Road.

 

Both operators and a passenger in vehicle 2 reported minor injuries. Both vehicles suffered front end damage and were removed by Wright’s Towing. Traffic on US Route 5 was blocked or down to one lane while the vehicles were removed.

 

Operator 1 was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for a violation of Title 23 VSA section 1049, vehicles entering from private road.

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

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Williston Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001521

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 21st, 2026 at approximately 0028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3065 VT Route 15, Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Lance McCuin                                           

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/21/2026 at 0028 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks responded to reports of a vehicle slide off in the area of 3065 VT Route 15, in the town of Cambridge. Upon arrival on scene, Troopers noticed a male individual walking from the vehicle that slid off the road back to his vehicle. Troopers spoke with the male and identified the operator of the vehicle as Lance McCuin (42) of Cambridge, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested McCuin for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Williston Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 11, 2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N       

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Lamoille Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2026     1230 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 Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

 

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Williston Barracks / DUI #3

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001519

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 21st, 2026 at approximately 0007 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3065 VT Route 15, Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #3

 

ACCUSED: Megan Mallon                                           

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/21/2026 at 0007 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks responded to reports of a vehicle slide off in the area of 3065 VT Route 15, in the town of Cambridge. Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Megan Mallon (41) of Cambridge, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Mallon for suspicion of DUI. She was processed at the Williston Barracks and later released with conditions and a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 23, 2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #3.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N       

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Lamoille Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026     1230 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 Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

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February 21, 2026

St. Albans Barracks // Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001198

TROOPER: Bodey Towle                        

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/21/2026 at approximately 18:35 hours

LOCATION: Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Phil-Christopher Campos

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morristown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 21st, 2026, at approximately 17:32 hours, Troopers were notified that Border Patrol had detained Phil-Christopher Campos (DOB 01/26/1985) for an Active Arrest Warrant out of Lamoille County.

 

Campos was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he was held on $50 bail. Campos was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Campos to appear before the Lamoille County Court on February 23rd, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA SECTION 7560 - FAILURE TO APPEAR

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 02/23/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Lamoille County

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest Correctional Facility

BAIL: $50

MUG SHOT: Not Attached

 

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New Haven Barracks/ MV Crash

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE #: 26B5000677

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 2/21/26, 0751 hours

STREET: VT-22A

TOWN: Orwell

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mutton Square Rd

WEATHER: Snow

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kenny Barros

AGE: 56

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Schenectedy, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo

VEHICLE MODEL: TT-Unit

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end contact damage

INJURIES: Neck pain

HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 2/21/26 at approximately 0751 hours, Troopers responded to a TT-Unit crash on VT Route 22A south of Mutton Square Road in the Town of Orwell. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling south when it left the southbound lane and struck a tree. V#1 then came to an upright position of uncontrolled rest. This incident caused intermittent road closures for approximately four hours.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by DMV Enforcement, Benson Fire Department, Orwell Fire Department, and Middlebury Regional EMS.

 

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1038, “Driving on roadways laned for traffic” ($220, 2 points)

COURT ACTION: N

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