Derby Barracks - Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002560

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                     

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/14/2026 1859 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wild Branch Road Craftsbury

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Robert Witham Jr                                               

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/14/2026 at approximately 1859 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks was executing a search warrant for an unrelated case at a residence on Wild Branch Road in the Town of Craftsbury, VT. While conducting the search, Troopers located a firearm in the residence which was occupied by Robert Witham, who was found to have an active abuse prevention order which prevented him from possessing firearms. Witham was arrested and transported to the Derby barracks without incident and released with a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 05/15/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/15/2026 12:30PM           

COURT: Orleans 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.

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004115

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus                          

STATION: Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/13/2026 approximately 2228 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wiswall Hill Rd, Newfane, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Angela Litchfield

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 05/13/2026 at approximately 2228 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks were dispatched to the area of Wiswall Hill Road in Newfane (Windham County), Vermont for a one vehicle crash.  Upon arriving on scene Troopers identified Angela Litchfield (50) as the operator.  Further investigation determined Litchfield was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of operation. She was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. She was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on 06/02/2026 to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/26 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2002321

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                          

STATION: VSP Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/14/2026 @ approximately 2028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 northbound mile marker 28.4, Randolph VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Joseph Rich                                              

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks received a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 89 northbound near mile marker 28.4, Randolph VT. Troopers responded and identified the operator as Joseph Rich (35). Throughout the interaction, Rich was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Rich was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rich was transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Rich was issued a citation and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/03/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Criminal 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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933

Derby Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2002867

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kimberly Elmore                            

STATION: Vermont State Police Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/7/26 @ approximately 0951hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Harlem St, Richford, VT

 

 

ACCUSED:  Unknown                                             

 

 

VICTIM: Seth Ryea

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of the theft of an automobile on Harlem St in the Town of Richford, VT. Investigation revealed that sometime on 5/6/26 after the hours of 2200hrs a Maroon GMC Sierra 1500 went missing from a driveway on Harlem St. The Truck has a bed toolbox in the back, a back rack, and a matte black push bar.

 

Anyone who has information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Trooper Kimberly Elmore at the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y N

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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.

Berlin Barracks / Voyeurism and Stalking

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004523

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/05/2025 at approximately 4:44 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dogwood Road, Fayston, Vermont

VIOLATION: Voyeurism and Stalking

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Griswold                                     

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, Waterbury, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/05/2025, at approximately 4:44 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report that an unknown cell phone was found hidden inside a bedroom at a residence and was actively recording. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks investigated and obtained a search warrant allowing the Technology Investigation Unit (TIU) to search the cell phone. TIU searched the cell phone and determined that the cell phone belonged to 29-year-old Dakota Griswold. On 05/14/2026, Griswold was located and issued a criminal citation for Voyeurism and Stalking. Griswold is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division on 07/09/2026, at 8:30 AM to answer the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/09/2026 at 8:30 AM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

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

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

Berlin Barracks / DUI / Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A3003847

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT #: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: May 14, 2026 at approximately 1518 hours

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Leanna Montgomery

AGE: 44

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence & Negligent Operation

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 1518 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a reported single vehicle crash located on Brook Rd in the Town of Warren.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers observed a Volkswagen Tiguan, operated by Leanna Montgomery, 44 of Granville, VT, overturned and on its roof down an embankment off Brook Rd. The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling west on Brook Rd when it left the traveled portion of the roadway and went down an embankment.

 

While speaking with Montgomery, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Montgomery was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center to be medically evaluated. Montgomery was later processed for DUI and issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Warren Fire Department and the Mad River Valley Ambulance.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/26, 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT 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.

Vermont State Police makes arrests for trespassing in Williston

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police makes arrests for trespassing in Williston

 

WILLISTON, Vermont (Thursday, May 14, 2026) — The Vermont State Police arrested four people on charges of criminal trespass and resisting arrest Thursday morning, May 14, 2026, after they declined to leave a private office building in Williston.

 

The individuals arrested are:

 

• Aiden Balentine, 39, of Montpelier.
• Casey Seem, 20, of Oakham, Massachusetts.
• Peter Booth, 58, of Jericho.
• Henry Prensky, 79, of Burlington.

 

The individuals were among a group of people who entered the building to protest federal agencies — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement — that occupy space there alongside private businesses and a medical office. The building owner said the individuals were trespassing, refused to leave when asked, and requested that police remove them from the property.

 

State police, working in conjunction with the Williston Police Department, responded and spoke with protest leaders. That discussion led to several people leaving the inside of the building while others indicated they’d need to be arrested. The four individuals identified above refused to comply with arrest procedures and required physical police intervention and separation tactics. Additionally, each refused compliance with fingerprinting and photographing procedures.

 

The four individuals were cited to appear at 8:30 a.m. June 30 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington to answer to the above charges.

 

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RE: I 189 Westbound from Dorset St to Route 7

I 189 westbound is now open. Please be patient and drive with caution as the roadway opens up and traffic starts to move.

 

Pam Knox

PSAP ECD Supervisor, CIDT,MAT

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

 

From: Knox, Pamela via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:46 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: I 189 Westbound from Dorset St to Route 7

 

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

Williston Barracks

 

News Release Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 189 Westbound from Dorset St to Route 7 is currently at a complete stop due to a traffic accident.

 

There is no current estimate on how long the road will be closed but updates will be provided accordingly.  Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate.

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

 

 

Thank you,

Pam

 

Pam Knox

PSAP ECD Supervisor, CIDT,MAT

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

 

I 189 Westbound from Dorset St to Route 7

 

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 189 Westbound from Dorset St to Route 7 is currently at a complete stop due to a traffic accident.

 

There is no current estimate on how long the road will be closed but updates will be provided accordingly.  Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate.

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

 

 

Thank you,

Pam

 

Pam Knox

PSAP ECD Supervisor, CIDT,MAT

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

 

Derby Barracks/ 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002490

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Anthony Rice                            

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/10/2026 @ 1916 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Church Hill Rd, Orleans, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Dalton Morgan

AGE: 29

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 05/10/2026 at approximately 1916 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified about a possible domestic assault that has been ongoing over several months at a residence on Church Hill Rd in the Village of Orleans, VT. After further investigation, State Police determined the victim was physically assaulted by the offender later identified as, Dalton Morgan, 29 of Orleans, VT. On 05/14/2026 at approximately 1856 hrs, Morgan was located and subsequently arrested and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Morgan was later lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility. Morgan is ordered to appear in court for the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/14/2026 @ 1230 hrs

COURT: Orleans Superior Court - Criminal Division

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

Traffic Alert - I 91 N Exit 9 off ramp

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 N Exit 9 off ramp has both lanes obstructed in the area of Exit 9 N Off Ramp due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Westminster Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1002244

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Shae Riedinger                          

STATION:   Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 at 1912 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Exit 4 Sunoco, Dummerston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:   Ian Bigelow                                            

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Halifax, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks conducted a traffic stop near the Exit 4 Sunoco, in the town of Dummerston, Windham County, VT. During the traffic stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator, Ian Bigelow (43), of the Town of Westminster, Vermont. Bigelow was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Bigelow was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on June 2, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A  

BAIL:   N/A

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.

 

Royalton Barracks / Request for Information-Tunbridge

 

 

VSP News Release-Incident  

   

STATE OF VERMONT  

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY  

VERMONT STATE POLICE  

   

NEWS RELEASE  

          

CASE#: 26B2002283

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Connery  

STATION:   Royalton               

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

   

DATE/TIME: 05/10/26-05/13/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT 110 and Button Hill Road, Tunbridge 

VIOLATION: Potential for multiple charges 

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                          

   

VICTIM: Vermont AOT 

   

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  

 

On 05/13/2026, at approximately 1550 hours, the Vermont State was made aware of a significant portion of guardrail damage on the pull off on VT Route 110 near Button Hill Road, in Tunbridge. Initial information advised this damage occurred within the last few days. Attached photos reveal a long portion of the guardrail severely damaged and what appear to be pieces of wood, logs, and other debris surrounding the area. Anyone with any information regarding this damage is encouraged to reach out to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.

 

 

 

 

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002525

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Logan Miller                          

STATION: Derby Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/12/26, 1835 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Residence on Evansville Rd, Brownington

VIOLATION:

1. 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
2. Violating a Condition of Release (Firearms)
3. Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Michael Riendeau, Jr                                          

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, 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, Troopers assigned to the VSP Derby Barracks received a report of a disturbance on Evansville Rd in Brownington.  It was alleged the accused had discharged a firearm and threatened victims’ lives during the incident, before returning to his residence with the firearm.  It was also learned he was a subject of an active set of pre-trial conditions of release preventing him from owning firearms, along with a $10,000 bond, stemming from a previous incident of aggravated domestic assault.

 

Troopers and Orleans County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the accused’s residence, where he barricaded himself inside and refused to exit.  A search warrant was granted, and due to the nature of the incident members of the VSP Tactical Services Unit responded to the scene.  After several hours of negotiation, he surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

 

The accused was transported to the VSP Derby Barracks for processing and ordered held without bail for the above offenses.  He was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

Troopers were also supported during this incident by members of the Orleans Ambulance Service and a paramedic from Newport Ambulance Service, and thanks its partner agencies for their assistance in bringing the incident to a safe resolution.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Lodged

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/13/26, 1230     

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  NSCF  

BAIL: Held without

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.

New Haven Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5002000                        

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood

STATION: New Haven                                 

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: On 05/13/2026, at approximately 1245 hours

STREET: Water St

TOWN: Weybridge, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Baker Ct

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Light Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sebastian Crowell

AGE:28

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front end damage

INJURIES: Minor bruising on leg and chest

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 05/13/2026, at approximately 1245 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks, responded to a single vehicle crash. It was revealed that Sebastian Crowell (28) of Vergennes, was unable to maintain his lane of traffic, resulting in his vehicle colliding with a guard rail. Crowell sustained minor injuries.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by Weybridge Fire Department.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: No

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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.

Derby Barracks / VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5002465

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/09/2026 @ 0859 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Barton Fairgrounds

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Isaiah Ladd                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 05/09/2026 the Vermont State Police received a call advising Isaiah Ladd was violating an abuse prevention order.  Troopers responded and investigations revealed Ladd violated the abuse prevention order.  Ladd was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   06/16/2026 @ 0830 am         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

Correction - Vermont, Connecticut State Police identify human remains connected to 2001 missing persons case

 

Correction: The name of the man whose remains were identified is Brian Canfield. His last name was spelled incorrectly in a previous version of this release and has been corrected below.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

and

CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont, Connecticut State Police identify human remains connected to 2001 missing persons case

 

HARTLAND, Vermont (Wednesday, May 6, 2026) — The Vermont State Police has received confirmation that human remains found in 2006 in Connecticut are those of a man who went missing while fishing in Vermont five years earlier.

 

Vermont residents Brian Canfield, 37, of Weathersfield and Terry Brinegar, 44, of Mount Holly were fishing together April 9, 2001, on a boat at Sumner Falls in Hartland when the vessel overturned. Both men were presumed drowned. Brinegar’s body was found April 24, 2001, at the Bellows Falls Dam, but Canfield’s remains could not be located.

 

In October 2006, the Connecticut State Police recovered a human skull along the Connecticut River in the town of Haddam. Following DNA testing in summer 2025 by the Connecticut Chief State Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities sent material from the skull to Othram, a Texas business that uses DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy to assist police investigations by identifying victims, locating missing persons, and uncovering perpetrators of crime.

 

The Connecticut State Police obtained a DNA sample from Canfield’s brother and sent the sample to Othram for comparison. This past weekend, Othram notified CSP the sample matched the skull discovered in 2006, providing confirmation of Canfield’s identity. CSP subsequently informed the Vermont State Police of the match.

 

This incident is not considered suspicious, and the Vermont State Police case is now closed.

 

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Re: Traffic Alert - I 91 N Exit 9 off ramp

The roadway is now open.

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From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 2:27 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I 91 N Exit 9 off ramp

 

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
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 N Exit 9 off ramp has both lanes obstructed in the area of Exit 9 N Off Ramp due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

St Albans Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A2002858

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson                            

STATION: St Albans Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 05/06/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3379 Mountain RD, Montgomery, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Tokyo Blocher                                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

VICTIM: David Sadowsky

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/06/2026 at 2350 hours the Vermont State Police - St Albans Barracks were advised of an assault that had taken place at 3379 Mountain Road in Montgomery, VT. Investigation revealed Tokyo Blocher (52) had assaulted David Sadowsky (51) before leaving the scene. Blocher was later located and arrested on multiple charges relating to previous incidents. Blocher was also issued a citation for Simple Assault and to appear in Franklin County Court on 06/23/2026 at 0800 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/26 0800            

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

*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