St. Johnsbury Barracks / Two Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4006393                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: June 15, 2026, at approximately 1553 hours

STREET: US Route 5 S

TOWN: Newbury

CROSS STREETS: Moore Hill Rd

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Werner Hegemann

AGE: 69    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Michael Gusha

AGE: 51      

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate front end damage

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 15, 2026, at approximately 1553 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported two vehicle crash on US Route 5 S near Moore Hill Rd in Newbury. Troopers determined a Toyota Tacoma suffered a mechanical failure resulting in the loss of brakes. The Toyota began to go off the West side of the road. The operator of the Toyota, Werner Hegemann, turned East to get back onto the road, resulting in a collision with a Chevrolet Silverado being operated by Michael Gusha. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Hegemann was issued a VCVC for violation of Title 23 VSA 1222.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Newbury Fire Department and Woodsville Ambulance.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint _____7132485_____ T23 VSA ___1222____

Derby Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5003331

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 @ 0817

INCIDENT LOCATION: Nelson Hill Rd, Derby, VT

VIOLATION: Operation without Owners Consent

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation                                              

 

VICTIM: Michael Abel

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/18/2026 at approximately 0817 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report from Michael Abel advising someone stole his vehicle from a residence on Nelson Hill Rd.  Abel reported the vehicle to be a silver 2014 Toyota Prius. Investigations revealed the vehicle was taken sometime after 1900 hours on 06/17/2026 and the vehicle was located on 06/18/2026 at approximately 0854 hours.

 

Anyone with any information regard the incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Richard Berlandy and the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 NB

 State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Interstate 89 NB has one lane obstructed in the area of mm86.2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  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.

*UPDATED RELEASE-Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

****UPDATED PRESS RELEASE****

 

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Deborah A. Talbot had violated previously imposed conditions of release. As a result, Talbot was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Following processing, Talbot was released on a new set of court-ordered conditions and issued a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on June 18, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

        

CASE#: 26B3003313

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802)442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 16th, 2026, at approximately 1944 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lamb Road / Elm Street, North Bennington, Vermont

VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Deborah A. Talbot                                             

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury Center, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received reports of a suspicious vehicle traveling on Mattison Road in the North Bennington/Shaftsbury area. The vehicle was described as a dark-colored pickup truck displaying a red and white star on the doors. An alert was subsequently broadcast to law enforcement personnel advising them to be on the lookout for the vehicle and investigate any sightings or contact with it. 

 

Troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks subsequently observed a vehicle matching the description traveling westbound on Vermont Route 67 before turning onto Lamb Road in the town of Shaftsbury. While observing the vehicle, troopers witnessed several motor vehicle violations and attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. The operator failed to stop and instead accelerated away from troopers at a high rate of speed. Due to the inherent risk to public safety posed by a pursuit under the circumstances, troopers did not pursue the vehicle and instead continued the investigation through other means. 

 

Shortly thereafter, troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks, assisted by members of the Bennington Police Department, located the vehicle in the town of North Bennington. Through investigation, the operator was identified as Deborah A. Talbot (63). Talbot was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Talbot was later released with a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on July 27, 2026, at 0830 hours. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: July 27th 2026, at 0830 hours             

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division 

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.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks Request for information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B3003221

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chad Johnson                

STATION:  Vermont State Police – Shaftsbury Barracks 

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/13/2026 @ approximately 0315 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 67 East in the Town of Shaftsbury.

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA)

 

ACCUSED:  unknown

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 13, 2026, at approximately 03:15am Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a motor vehicle crash resulting in the damage to a telephone pole along VT Route 67 East in the town of Shaftsbury, VT. Investigation indicates a that pick-up truck had left the area after hitting and damaging a telephone pole.

 

The State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle and the Operator involved in this crash. The vehicle would likely have front-end or rear passenger side body damage. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE#: 26B4004643

 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                                

 

STATION: Rutland                     

 

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

 

DATE/TIME: 06/16/2026 at approximately 0117 hours

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Clarendon, Vermont

 

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property / DUI / Impeding Public Officers

 

 

ACCUSED: Steven Bogenschutz

 

AGE: 20

 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

 

 

VICTIM: Garvey Nissan of Clarendon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 16, 2026, at approximately 0117 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a report of suspicious activity at Garvey Nissan in Clarendon, Vermont. Subsequent investigation revealed that the dealership had been burglarized. Multiple vehicles were stolen from the lot, and numerous other vehicles sustained damage.

 

Troopers located one of the stolen vehicles traveling on South Main Street in Rutland City. The operator was identified as Steven Bogenschutz, 20, of Rutland, Vermont. The vehicle entered the parking lot of the Quality Inn, where Bogenschutz exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. He was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody.

 

During the investigation, Troopers observed several indicators of impairment. Bogenschutz was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing and was later issued a citation to appear in the Criminal Division of the Rutland County Superior Court on July 6, 2026, at 1000 hours to answer to the charges of DUI, Possession of Stolen Property, and Impeding.

 

The investigation into the burglary remains ongoing.

 

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

 

BAIL: N/A

 

MUG SHOT: Yes 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

 

COURT DATE/TIME: July 6th 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 arraignment time.

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004561

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                             

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 17^th, 2026 / 1928 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 108 S / Old 108 Loop

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Dustin Newell                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 17^th, 2026, at approximately 1928 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 108 S near Old 108 Loop. A vehicle was observed traveling at a rate of speed higher than the posted 40mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 56mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1003, State Speed Zones.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Dustin Newell, 47, of Johnson. While speaking with the operator, Troopers observed several indicators of impairment. Newell was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Newell was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on July 8^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 8^th, 2026 / 1230 hours           

COURT: Lamoille

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.

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003808

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                       

CONTACT#:  802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: June 13, 2026, at 2145 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Georgia Maplefields, Georgia, VT

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED:  Unknown                                          

 

VICTIM: Georgia Maplefields

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, Vt

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 13^th, 2026, at approximately 2145 hours the Vermont State Police were notified of a retail theft at the Georgia Maplefields in the town of Georgia. Staff there reported a young female had entered the store and then left the store without paying for an item. Photographs of the female suspect are attached.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident or the identity of the individual pictured is encouraged to contact Trooper Jared Blair and the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

 

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / VCOR x2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2003546

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                       

CONTACT#:  802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: June 4, 2026, at 1149 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Browns Corner Rd, Franklin, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2

 

ACCUSED:  Eric Smith                                          

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 4^th, 2026, at approximately 1149 hours the Vermont State Police were notified of a trespassing incident on Browns Corner Rd in the town of Franklin. During that investigation, Troopers found Eric Smith (42) to have violated an active set of Conditions of Release from the Franklin County Superior Court.

Multiple attempts to locate Smith were unsuccessful. At a later date, Smith was found to be currently lodged at Northwest State Correctional Facility and issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on July 28, 2026, at 0800 hours to answer the charge of Violations of Conditions of Release (Travel, Curfew, Contact, MV Operation).

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE / TIME:  July 28, 2026 / 0800 hours     

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED: N/A   LOCATION: NWSCF

BAIL: N/A 

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

 

New Haven Barracks / DUI - Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5002584

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/17/2026 at 1319 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Woodman Court

TOWN/STATE: Waltham, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug

 

ACCUSED: Kevin Odell

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 1319 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified of a single-vehicle property crash located on US Route 7 near the intersection with Woodman Court in the Town of Waltham. No injuries were reported. The operator was identified as Kevin Odell (47) of Middlebury, VT. While speaking to Odell, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Odell was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Odell was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 24^th, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by members of the Vergennes Rescue Squad and Fire Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/24/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

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. 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks/Lewd and Lascivious conduct and Furnishing Alcohol to a minor

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002578

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Det Sgt Lauren Ronan                           

STATION:  Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: Over multiple dates in 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset, VT

VIOLATION: Lewd and Lascivious conduct, prohibited conduct, enabling and furnishing alcohol to a minor 

 

ACCUSED:   Malcomb Clough                                             

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Dorset, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 16

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Winhall, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police arrested Malcolm Clough, 51, of Dorset, Vermont, on June 17, 2026, following an investigation into allegations of lewd and lascivious conduct involving a 16-year-old victim.

 

The investigation began on May 20, 2026, when the Vermont State Police became aware of the allegations. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that multiple incidents allegedly occurred on several dates in 2026.

As a result of the investigation, Clough was charged with:

-Two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

-Prohibited Conduct

-Enabling/Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.

 

Clough was released with several conditions, including a 24-hour curfew at his residence.

 

Clough is scheduled to appear before the Bennington County Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to answer to the charges.

The Vermont State Police investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Lauren Ronan of the Vermont State Police at 802-442-5421.  Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 18th 2026, 12:30 pm       

COURT: Bennington County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

St. Albans Barracks / Shooting with injuries

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2003888

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Robert J. Van Woert

STATION: VSP St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: About 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ceres Circle, Swanton Town, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injuries

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a woman was shot and injured at her home in Swanton Town on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2026. The incident was reported at about 12:26 p.m. at a home on Ceres Circle. Initial investigation indicates a stray projectile entered the woman’s home after being fired from a nearby location. The state police has identified individuals connected with this incident, and there is no further danger to the public.

 

First responders brought the victim to Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans; her condition is unknown at this time.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist in the investigation call VSP’s St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

The state police will release further details as the investigation unfolds.

 

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Royalton Barracks / Fatal fire investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B2003004

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Mengbei Wang

STATION: VSP Royalton

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5 North Common, Chelsea, VT

INCIDENT: Fatal fire investigation

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found following a fire early Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at a house in Chelsea.

 

The fire was reported at about 3:15 a.m. at a single-family residence at 5 North Common. Members of multiple fire departments including Chelsea and Tunbridge responded and extinguished the blaze after approximately 3.5 hours. The building is a total loss.

 

During a subsequent search of the structure, investigators located the remains of two people. Their bodies will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for autopsies to confirm their identities and determine the cause and manner of their deaths.

 

The deaths are being investigated by the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations – Troop B East. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.

 

Anyone with information that might aid investigators is asked to call VSP’s Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will share updates as the case proceeds.

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Eluding a Police Officer

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003313

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 16th, 2026, at approximately 1944 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lamb Road / Elm Street, North Bennington, Vermont

VIOLATION: Eluding a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Deborah A. Talbot                                            

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury Center, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received reports of a suspicious vehicle traveling on Mattison Road in the North Bennington/Shaftsbury area. The vehicle was described as a dark-colored pickup truck displaying a red and white star on the doors. An alert was subsequently broadcast to law enforcement personnel advising them to be on the lookout for the vehicle and investigate any sightings or contact with it.

 

Troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks subsequently observed a vehicle matching the description traveling westbound on Vermont Route 67 before turning onto Lamb Road in the town of Shaftsbury. While observing the vehicle, troopers witnessed several motor vehicle violations and attempted to conduct a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights. The operator failed to stop and instead accelerated away from troopers at a high rate of speed. Due to the inherent risk to public safety posed by a pursuit under the circumstances, troopers did not pursue the vehicle and instead continued the investigation through other means.

 

Shortly thereafter, troopers from the Shaftsbury Barracks, assisted by members of the Bennington Police Department, located the vehicle in the town of North Bennington. Through investigation, the operator was identified as Deborah A. Talbot (63). Talbot was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Talbot was later released with a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on July 27, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: July 27th, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division

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.

St Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

 

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4006164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/08/2026 @ 2100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Taplin Hill Rd, Topsham, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Smith

AGE: 27

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a Citizen Dispute at Taplin Hill Rd, in the town of Corinth. After investigation, it was revealed that Dakota Smith (27) had assaulted a household member. Smith was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Court – Criminal Division on 08/11/2026 at 0800 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2026 at 0800 AM           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

New Haven Barracks / Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5002566                         

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Slaney

STATION: Vermont State Police – New Haven                                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/16/2026 @ approximately 1633hrs

STREET: Lake Dunmore Rd

TOWN: Leicester, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:  Between Fern Lake Rd / Red Gate Rd

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Craig Disorda

AGE: 50 

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Can-Am

VEHICLE MODEL: Defender

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front End

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 06/16/26, at approximately 1633hrs, Troopers of the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were notified of a single motor vehicle crash on Lake Dunmore Rd in the Town of Leicester, VT. Investigation revealed the operator, identified as Craig Disorda, 50, of Leicester. Disorda was traveling south on Lake Dunmore Rd when the UTV exited the travel portion of the roadway, striking a tree. Disorda was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center and later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Vermont State Police were assisted by Brandon Area Rescue Squad and Rutland Regional Ambulance Service.

 

The crash is still under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any relevant information is asked to call the New Haven Barracks (802) 388-4919.

 

 

Berlin Barracks - Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3004786

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  June 16th, 2026, at approximately 1639 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 14, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Vandalism

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                          

   

VICTIM: Bergamot & Amor 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT 

   

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

 

On June 16, 2026, at approximately 1639 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of vandalism at a business located on VT Route 14 in the Town of Williamstown, VT. Investigation revealed that a male and female vandalized the exterior of the business. Photographs of the individuals involved are included with this press release.

 

Anyone with information related to this incident or the identities of the individuals pictured is encouraged to contact Trooper Alyssa Nozka and the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.   

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3004794

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  June 16th, 2026, at approximately 1814 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Arlando Samuels

AGE:  34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, CT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near Exit 5 in the Town of Williamstown. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling at 101 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Arlando Samuels (34) of Hartford, CT. Samuels was issued a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 12, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/12/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

            

CASE#: 26A1004518

TROOPER:  Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic                                      

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 16th, 2026 0951 Hours

LOCATION: Hidden View Road, Underhill

 

ACCUSED: David Villeneuve

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

VIOLATION:

• Negligent Operation
• Reckless Endangerment 

VICTIM: Kristen Villeneuve

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 16 at approximately 0951 hours, Troopers were notified of a dispute between two individuals involving a trailer. During the investigation, it was determined that David Villeneuve (78) allegedly struck another individual with a trailer, resulting in injury.

Troopers located David and issued a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on July 28th, at 2026 hours to answer to the charges of Reckless Endangerment and Negligent Operation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 28th, 2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov