St. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A4007489

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111 #3

 

DATE/TIME: July 14, 2026, at approximately 0000-0600 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2456 & 2523 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown

 

VICTIMS: Mark Turner’s Automotive & Auto Saver Outlet

CITY, STATE: St. Johnsbury , Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 14, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks, were notified of a burglary at 2456 Portland Street in the town of St. Johnsbury that occurred between 0000 - 0600 hours,. Initial reports from Mark Turner’s Automotive advised their blue 2008 Ford F-350 with a yellow “MARK TURNERS AUTOMOTIVE" dealer plate on the front was stolen. Investigation revealed that several catalytic converters were taken from both Mark Turner’s Automotive and Auto Saver Outlet (located at 2523 Portland Street).

 

 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Trooper LeBlanc of the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

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).

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003940

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 @ 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Loop Rd, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Desiree Cady                                           

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a vehicle off the roadway into a field on Loop Rd, Troy, VT. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Desiree Cady (43) of Newport, VT. Cady displayed indicators of impairment and was subsequently taken into custody for Suspicion of DUI. Cady was later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/28/2026 @ 0830 hours         

COURT: Orleans Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A

BAIL: N/A

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

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003851

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/26 at approximately 2027 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Justin M. Redcross                                              

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/13/26 at approximately 2027 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was called to the Stewart's Shop in the Town of Arlington, VT, for a suspicious male.

 

While speaking with the male identified as Justin M. Redcross (31), it was learned he had an active in-state arrest warrant for failure to appear on the felony charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

Redcross was taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Redcross was transported to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/26 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $10,000

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.

 

 

Williston Barracks / Crash Investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE #: 26A1005256              

TROOPER: Quincy Chandler  

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

  

DATE/TIME: July 13^th 2026 at 1534 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mogul Mouse Drive at Smuggler’s Notch Resort, Cambridge  

  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 13^th 2026 at approximately 1534 hours, members of the Vermont State Police received the report of a single vehicle crash on Mogul Mouse Drive at Smuggler’s Notch Resort in the town of Cambridge.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers determined a vehicle had driven through a fence surrounding a pool and had become stuck in the pool. Notch Road Auto tow service was contacted and was able to remove the vehicle from the pool.

            

             Two individuals were reported to have minor injuries as a result of the incident. They were treated by members of the Cambridge Rescue Squad.    

 

Due to the age of the individuals involved, no further information is available.

 

 

WIlliston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A1005251

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet

STATION: Williston Barracks   

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 13th, 2026 at approximately 1314 hours.

STREET: Old Stage Road

TOWN: Westford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Rogers Road

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dirt/Gravel

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED:  Donald Gross

AGE: 61

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

INJURIES: Apparently Minor

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #2

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On July 13, at approximately 1314 hours, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Stage Road and Rogers Road in the town of Westford.

While speaking with the operator, identified as Donald Gross (61) of Westford, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Gross was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to UVM Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of suspected minor injuries.

Upon the completion of processing, Gross was released with a citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court on September 15, 2026, at 8:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI, Second Offense. 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A      

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: September 15th, 2026 at 0830 hours      

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

Berlin Barracks / Reckless Endangerment

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005793

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Helpard                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 @ 1517 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Central St, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Rebecca Morin                                               

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VICTIM: Juvenile 1

VICTIM: Juvenile 2

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/13/2026, at approximately 1517 hours, the Vermont State Police, Berlin barracks was notified of a disturbance on Central Street in Northfield, VT. Troopers responded to the area and located the involved parties. Probable cause was established that Rebecca Morin (25) of Northfield, VT had committed the offense of reckless endangerment. Morin was subsequently arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Morin was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/03/2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVALIABLE

 

 

 

 

*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 / Report of a plane crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A5003929

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Nathan Handy

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: About 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mount Pisgah in the town of Westmore

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 1 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, the Vermont State Police received an automatic emergency alert from a cellphone that indicated a possible airplane crash involving multiple occupants. The alert indicated the possible crash had occurred on Mount Pisgah in the town of Westmore, Vermont.

 

Numerous first-response agencies mobilized crews to the scene, including the Vermont State Police, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Glover Ambulance Service, Westmore Fire Department, Charleston Fire Department, Newport Ambulance Service, and other agencies. First responders initiated a coordinated search effort to locate the site of the reported crash. Personnel searched the area for signs of a downed aircraft and coordinated resources across the involved agencies to assist.

 

The Vermont State Police and the Vermont Division of Fire Safety deployed unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to assist with the search. Troopers, Fish and Wildlife game wardens, Orleans County sheriff’s deputies and EMS personnel deployed on foot to search the terrain. Shortly thereafter, the National Guard responded and conducted an aerial search of the large, heavily wooded area surrounding Mount Pisgah to locate any evidence of a downed aircraft.

 

During the search, the Vermont State Police identified the owner of the cellphone from which the automatic emergency alert originated. Multiple attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful during initial search efforts. After about three hours, the owner of the cellphone contacted the Vermont State Police and advised they had not been involved in an aircraft crash but did hike trails on Mount Pisgah. Based on this information, the search was concluded, and no evidence of a downed aircraft or injured parties was located.

 

Investigation determined the cellphone owner never lost possession of the device, and it remains unclear what triggered the automated emergency alert.

 

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Williston Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A1005243

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet

Station: Williston

Contact#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/12/2026 at approximately 2223 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION:

• 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Xander Stacey

AGE: 24

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, Vermont

 

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 Troopers from the Williston Barracks were notified of a Family Fight Domestic in the town of Cambridge. Investigation revealed that Xander Stacey (24) of Cambridge had assaulted a domestic partner.  Stacey was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Williston for processing. Stacey was lodged at the Northwest State Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail and issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on July 13, 2026 at 1300 hours to answer to the charge of 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026 at 1300 hours

COURT: Lamoille County Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Attached

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

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

 

 

 

Trooper Brandon Sweet & K9 Havok

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, July 13-19, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of July 13-19, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Drew Cota

drew.cota@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Neil Carey

neil.carey@vermont.gov

 

From 6 a.m. Saturday, July 18, to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 19:

Lt. Michael 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

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Violation of Relief from Abuse Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  26A4007446

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Crista Maurice

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT #: 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/12/26, 1917 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of a Restraining Order

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Stevens

AGE: 38             

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

On the above date and time, State Police were advised of a possible restraining order violation (RFA).  The investigation revealed that Stevens failed to follow requirements detailed in the RFA.  Stevens was later located and taken into custody.  He was transported to the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing and later released on a citation.  Stevens is schedule to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 07/13/26 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/13/26, 1230 hours            

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a

BAIL: N

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.

 

 

Sgt. Crista Maurice & K9 Borys

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A1005229                                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION:  Williston Barracks

CONTACT#:  (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME:  July 12th, 2026 at approximately 12:16 hours

STREET:  VT Route 117

TOWN:  Jericho

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Skunk Hollow Road

WEATHER:  Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS:  Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR / ACCUSED:  James Kilpeck

AGE:  43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Jericho, VT

VIOLATION:

- DUI #2

 

VEHICLE YEAR:  2020

VEHICLE MAKE:  Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL:  Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:  Totaled

INJURIES:  None

HOSPITAL:  N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Lindsay Huff

AGE: 45

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Essex Town, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR:  2019

VEHICLE MAKE:  Mazda

VEHICLE MODEL:  CX-9

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2:  Heavy Front End Damage

INJURIES:  None Reported

HOSPITAL:  N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Juvena Hitt

AGE: 53

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR:  2019

VEHICLE MAKE:  Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL:  Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2:  Heavy Front End Damage

INJURIES:  None Reported

HOSPITAL:  N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On July 12, 2026, at approximately 1216 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash on Route 117 at the intersection of Skunk Hollow Road in the town of Jericho.

The preliminary investigation determined that Operator #1, James Kilpeck (43) , was traveling eastbound on Route 117 and attempted to make a left turn onto Skunk Hollow Road without yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. As a result, Operator #2 collided with Operator #1's vehicle, causing it to overturn and subsequently strike Operator #3, who was traveling down Skunk Hollow Road toward the intersection.

None of the parties involved sustained injuries as a result of the crash.

The investigation determined that impairment by Operator #1 was a contributing factor in the crash. Kilpeck was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and was later issued a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on August 4, 2026, at 8:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Chittenden

COURT DATE/TIME: August 04, 2026 at 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 Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

WILLISTON BARRACKS | EXCESSIVE SPEED | NEGLIGENT OPERATION

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004433

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Christopher Hein                          

STATION: Williston Field Station                  

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 10, 2026, at approximately 0955 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Roosevelt Highway / Collins Farm Road in the Town of Colchester

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Jaydon LaFountain                                            

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 10, 2026, at approximately 0955 hours, a motorcycle was observed traveling north on Roosevelt Highway in the Town of Colchester. The vehicle was captured on radar traveling 78 MPH in an area of highway posted at 40 MPH. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Jaydon LaFountain (20) of Swanton, VT.

 

During the motor vehicle stop, a passerby stopped and alleged the motorcycle had been passing other vehicles dangerously before the trooper made contact with it.  

 

Based on the complaint made by the passing motorist and the trooper observing the motorcyclist traveling 38 MPH over the posted speed limit, he was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the aforementioned charges. LaFountain was also issued a speeding ticket in the amount of $572.00, which carries 8 points. Any other motorist who may have witnessed this type of driving behavior around the above date and time is encouraged to contact the Williston Barracks.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 15, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden Superior Court Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE