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March 11, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001961

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Helpard                     

STATION: Berlin Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: March 11, 2026, at 0529 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Gap Rd. Warren, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Luis David Tecpanecatl Asomoza

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wellfleet, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were advised of a vehicle off the roadway on Lincoln Gap Rd. Troopers identified the operator as Luis David Tecpanecatl Tecpanecatl Asomoza (32) of Wellfleet, MA. While speaking with Tecpanecatl Asomoza, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and Tecpanecatl Asomoza was screened for DUI. Tecpanecatl Asomoza was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Tecpanecatl Asomoza was released with a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on April 22nd, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/22/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Washington 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.

 

 

 

March 10, 2026

Rutland Barracks // Cocaine possession, Fentanyl Trafficking, Reisting

CASE#: 26B4001809

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 at approximately 1456 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Business Route 4 / Old Brick Furniture

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Daniels

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT

CHARGES: Cocaine Possession, fentanyl trafficking, resisting arrest, arrest on warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jeffrey York

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT

CHARGES: Cocaine Possession

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 10, 2026, at approximately 1456 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, along with assistance from the Vermont Drug Task Force, stopped a motor vehicle for an observed violation. During the stop, Troopers were able to identify the passenger as Jamie Daniels (38) who was known to have a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Troopers were able to take Daniels into custody despite her resisting arrest. She was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing before being issued a citation and released to the custody of Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility where she was held without bail on the warrant. While Daniels was being processed Troopers applied for and were granted a search warrant for Daniels’s property and vehicle. In her property Troopers located a large amount of cocaine and fentanyl as well as large sum of cash. Troopers also located cocaine belonging to York inside the vehicle. York responded to the barracks and was issued a citation to appear at a later date and released. Troopers were also assisted by the Rutland Town Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2026 at 1230 hours, 05/11/2026 @ 1000

COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: Attached, 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.

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI


​VSP News Release-Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2001191
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                       
STATION: Royalton                  
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
 
DATE/TIME: 3-10-26 / 1715
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vt Route 107 / North Rd Bethel, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
 
ACCUSED: Chester G Baxter III                                              
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3-10-26, shortly before 1700hrs, VSP-Royalton received a report of unsafe operation on VT Route 12 in Bethel. A Trooper located the vehicle on VT Route 107 in Bethel and conducted a traffic stop. During the course of the stop the Trooper detected signs of impairment with the operator, who was identified as Chester G Baxter III of Royalton, VT. Baxter was ultimately arrested and brought to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing and released on a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on 3-31-26 at 0830 for Driving Under the Influence.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 3-31-26 / 0830            
COURT: Windsor
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 / Crash involving VSP cruiser

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

CASE#: 26B3000943

STATION: VSP Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: About 4:38 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7 at Kocher Drive, Bennington, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Motor-vehicle crash involving VSP cruiser

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

A Vermont State Police trooper received minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026, on U.S. Route 7 in Bennington. Sgt. Justin Walker of the Shaftsbury Barracks was responding at about 4:38 p.m. in his marked VSP cruiser to assist the Bennington Police Department with a crash that had occurred at about 4:34 p.m. on Vermont Route 279. Sgt. Walker was operating with his lights and siren activated near the intersection with Kocher Drive when his cruiser was involved in a collision with a second vehicle. Both vehicles then came to rest on the side of the road. Sgt. Walker was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for suspected minor injuries and released. The occupants of the other vehicle were unhurt.

 

The Bennington Police Department is the lead investigative agency on this crash, and all further questions should be directed to them.

 

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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#: 26A5001306

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                             

STATION: Derby                      

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 @ approximately 1435 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 58 E in the Town of Lowell

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Joshua King                                                

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

 

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

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received report of a family fight from a residence located on VT Route 58 E in the Town of Lowell, VT. Investigation revealed Joshua King to have physically harmed a household member and was subsequently taken into custody for Domestic Assault.  King was transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. King was subsequently released with a citation to appear in the Orleans County Criminal Court on 03/11/2026 at 12:30 pm.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

UPDATE: Roadway blockage / US Route 5 between Fairlee & Bradford

US Route 5 in Fairlee, between Mountain Road and Sawyer Mountain Drive will be closed while the Agency of Transportation assesses the stability of the roadway and surrounding ledges. 

 

State Police units have cleared from the scene and the Agency of Transportation will provide future updates.  Information can be found at https://newengland511.org/

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive carefully.

 

From: Kelley, Rich via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1:22 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Roadway blockage / US Route 5 between Fairlee & Bradford

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Johnsbury Barracks 

 

The State Police received a report of a rock slide along US Route 5 in Fairlee, just south of the Bradford town line.  Initial reports are of a substantial amount of rock & trees in the roadway, making travel though the area difficult or impassable.  Troopers and the Vermont Agency of Transportation and responding to assess the situation and updates will be provided when available. 

 

Motorists should seek alternate routes or expect delays in the area.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

Roadway blockage / US Route 5 between Fairlee & Bradford

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Johnsbury Barracks 

 

The State Police received a report of a rock slide along US Route 5 in Fairlee, just south of the Bradford town line.  Initial reports are of a substantial amount of rock & trees in the roadway, making travel though the area difficult or impassable.  Troopers and the Vermont Agency of Transportation and responding to assess the situation and updates will be provided when available. 

 

Motorists should seek alternate routes or expect delays in the area.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

St. Johnsbury / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001681

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman                         

STATION: St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:02/26/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: 857 Memorial Dr, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Pending Identification                                          

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Market 32

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 26th, 2026, at approximately 1339 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at Market 32 in the town of St. Johnsbury, VT. The Vermont State Police are looking to identify the female in the attached photo. Anyone with information is asked to call the Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury Barracks 802-748-3111. People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT:

 

 

 

 

*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 Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

Traffic Alert - US Route 4 EB Mendon

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 4 EB Mendon has both lanes obstructed in the area of Cream Hill Rd 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.

St. Albans Barracks/ DUI #1 Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2001505

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Ben Weed

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 2227 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 105 / Bedard Rd, Sheldon VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Carson Maskell                                                

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On March 09th, 2026, at approximately 2227 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on VT RT 105 near Bedard Rd in the town of Sheldon. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Carson Maskell (20) of Swanton. During the investigation of the crash, indicators of impairment were observed, and Maskell was screened for DUI. He was subsequently placed into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Albans State Police Field Station for processing. 

 

Maskell was later released and issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court for the above offense.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/26 at 0800 hours            

COURT:  Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

*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.

 

 

 

Rutland Barracks // DUI Drug

CASE#: 26B4001793

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 1954 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Business Route 4, West Rutland

 

ACCUSED: Kyan Mcphee

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

CHARGES: DUI Drug

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 9, 2026, at approximately 1954 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Business Route 4 in West Rutland for an observed violation.  During the interaction with the operator, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. The operator was identified as Kyan Mcphee (20). Investigation revealed that Mcphee had operated under the influence and was subsequently taken into custody for DUI. Mcphee was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/01/2026 at 1000 hours

COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division

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.

 

March 9, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001502

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 2006 hours

LOCATION: River Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jonathan Johnson

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 9th, 2026, at approximately 2006 hours while conducting patrol in the Town of Richford, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks located Jonathan Johnson (42) of Richford, VT walking on the sidewalk on River Street. Johnson was known to have an active warrant for his arrest.

 

Johnson was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $1,000 bail. Johnson was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Johnson to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on March 10th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 5409-2 Felony 1 SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY - FAILURE TO COMPLY 2ND OR SUBSEQUENT

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/10/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A1001902

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea               

STATION: Williston Barracks          

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 3/9/2026 at approximately 11:07 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4879 VT Route 15, Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Robert Warner Jr.

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: TRANSIENT, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 9, 2026, at approximately 11:07 AM, 39-year-old Robert Warner Jr. was contacted by Troopers at 4879 VT Route 15, in the town of Cambridge. Warner Jr. was found to have an active and extraditable arrest warrant from the State of Connecticut for Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order.

 

Warner Jr. was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility. Per order of the Court, Warner Jr. was held on $10,000.00 bail and ordered to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on 3/10/2026.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/10/2026 at 12:30 PM

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court

LODGED: Yes – Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $10,000.00

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.

 

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001501                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Aremburg

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/19/26 at approximately 1609 hours

STREET: River Road / E Concord Road

TOWN: Lunenburg, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Walker Pit Road

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black Ice, Slush

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Elizabeth Dawson

AGE: 31   

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

PASSENGER: Norlene Emrick-Brooks

AGE: 75    

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Odyssey

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front-end damage, totaled

INJURIES: Operator – minor, Passenger – fatal

HOSPITAL: Littleton Regional Healthcare, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On February 19, 2026, at approximately 1609 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to assist the Essex County Sheriff’s Department with a motor vehicle crash involving serious injuries on River Road/East Concord Road near the intersection of Walker Pit Road in Lunenburg.

 

Lunenburg Fire Department, Concord Fire & Rescue, and Lancaster Ambulance also responded to the scene. The operator, Elizabeth Dawson (05/03/1994), was evaluated at the scene and released. The passenger, Norene Emrick-Brooks (03/17/1950), was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Littleton Regional Healthcare. She was later airlifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further treatment.

 

Emrick-Brooks later succumbed to her injuries on March 3, 2026. Upon notification of the fatality, the Vermont State Police assumed responsibility for the crash investigation.

 

Investigation indicates the Honda Odyssey operated by Dawson lost traction on black ice while negotiating a sweeping curve on River Road/East Concord Road near the intersection with Walker Pit Road. The vehicle subsequently left the roadway and struck several trees on the eastern side of the road.

 

Trahan Towing responded to the scene and removed the vehicle.

 

 

Trooper Adam Aremburg

VT State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

802.748.3111

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, March 9-15, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of March 9-15, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Paul Ravelin

paul.ravelin@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Eric Albright

eric.albright@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

 

 

RE: Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

UPDATE: This individual has been located and is safe

 

From: Riedinger, Shae via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 3:25 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001915

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 0052 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Parker Road, Brookline, VT

MISSING PERSON: Brinton Crawford

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookline, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Brinton Crawford, who was last seen leaving a residence in Brookline, VT, at approximately 2000 hours on 03/07/2026, with an unknown direction of travel. Crawford left on foot wearing a black coat, brown khaki pants, blue sneakers or brown boots. He was described as Caucasian, approximately 5’11”,  220 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. A photo of Crawford is attached.

 

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Crawford’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

St Albans Barracks / DUI - Criminal Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A2001478
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson                              
STATION: St Albans Barracks                      
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 03/08/26 2054 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: East Bakersfield Rd, Bakersfield, VT
VIOLATION: Criminal Refusal

ACCUSED: Eugene Webber-McCollaum                                                
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/08/26 at 2054 hours the Vermont State Police of the St Albans Barracks were advised of a suspicious incident located at an address on East Bakersfield Road in Bakersfield, VT. Complainants advised dispatch that an unknown man had shown up at their house in his vehicle and seemed very intoxicated. While on scene, Troopers observed overwhelming signs of intoxication/impairment. Eugene Webber-McCollaum (33) was arrested for Criminal Refusal and issued a citation before being released to Northwestern Correctional Facility for detox.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/24/26 0800            
COURT: Franklin County
LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    
BAIL: NA
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 Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819

 

Traffic Alert - US Route 7 S

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 7 S has one lane obstructed in the area of Between the intersections of Carpender Hill Rd and Jackson Cross 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.

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001915

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 0052 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Parker Road, Brookline, VT

MISSING PERSON: Brinton Crawford

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookline, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Brinton Crawford, who was last seen leaving a residence in Brookline, VT, at approximately 2000 hours on 03/07/2026, with an unknown direction of travel. Crawford left on foot wearing a black coat, brown khaki pants, blue sneakers or brown boots. He was described as Caucasian, approximately 5’11”,  220 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. A photo of Crawford is attached.

 

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Crawford’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.