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April 30, 2026

Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003414

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   TROOPER RYAN RIEGLER                          

STATION:    BERLIN BARRACKS                 

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  04/29/2026 at approximately 2257 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Guptil Rd., Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED:    Robert Colbert                                           

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury Ctr., VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers observed an equipment violation as the vehicle was leaving a business on Guptil Rd. Troopers then conducted a traffic stop on said vehicle. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator (Colbert) showed signs of impairment. Colbert was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Colbert was later released on a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    05/14/2026 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Div.

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.

 

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

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April 29, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004509

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  04/29/2026 @ 1447 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Scotch Hollow Road, Newbury, VT

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Welch                                

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury barracks responded to a reported domestic dispute in Newbury, VT.

Investigation revealed Amanda Welch (44) of Newbury, VT had inflicted pain and fear to a prior domestic partner. Welch was transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing and released with a flash citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 4/30/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to a charge of domestic assault.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 1230PM          

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.

 

 

 

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Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

LOCATION: Interstate 89 northbound at exit 20

VIOLATIONS:

  • Aggravated assault.
  • Gross negligent operation.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting.
  • Driving with a suspended license.

 

 

ACCUSED: Chrisopher Seagroves

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

After a thorough investigation, the Vermont State Police identified the operator of the dark-colored Audi SUV as Chrisopher Seagroves, 35, of Fletcher. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, VSP issued Seagroves a citation through his attorney on charges of aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting, and driving with a suspended license.

 

Seagroves is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 8 a.m. June 8, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior in St. Albans.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information regarding this incident. That information led to the identification and charging of Seagroves.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Seagroves’ arraignment.

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026***

On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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Correction - Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

Correction: The suspect in this matter is Christopher Seagroves. His first name was spelled incorrectly in a previous version of this release and has been updated below.

 

 

Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

LOCATION: Interstate 89 northbound at exit 20

VIOLATIONS:

  • Aggravated assault.
  • Gross negligent operation.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting.
  • Driving with a suspended license.

 

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Seagroves

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

After a thorough investigation, the Vermont State Police identified the operator of the dark-colored Audi SUV as Christopher Seagroves, 35, of Fletcher. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, VSP issued Seagroves a citation through his attorney on charges of aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting, and driving with a suspended license.

 

Seagroves is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 8 a.m. June 8, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior in St. Albans.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information regarding this incident. That information led to the identification and charging of Seagroves.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Seagroves’ arraignment.

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026***

On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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New Haven Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B5001793
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz                        
STATION: New Haven                    
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: April 29, 2026, at 1600 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven Barracks
VIOLATION: Arrest Warrant

ACCUSED: Parker Bent                                               
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1600 hours, Troopers met with Parker Bent at the New Haven Barracks. Bent turned himself in at the New Haven Barracks for an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear for DUI #1 and Criminal DLS charges.  Bent was released on citation for the arrest warrant and is scheduled to appear at the Addison County Superior Court-Criminal Division on April 30, 2026, at 1230 hours.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/30/26 at 1230 hours            
COURT: Addison
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

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




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Rutland Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
NEWS RELEASE 
 
CASE#: 26B4003338 
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                                 
STATION: Rutland                      
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 
 
DATE/TIME: 04/29/2026, at approximately 1039 hours 
INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland, Vermont 
VIOLATION: DUI #2 
 
ACCUSED: Shawn Dayton 
AGE: 40 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, VT 
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/29/2026, at approximately 1039 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a call at the West Rutland Market 32 parking lot of a person nodding off behind the wheel. It was revealed that Shawn Dayton, 40, of Rutland Town, was operating the vehicle while showing multiple signs of impairment. 
 
Dayton was arrested for DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Dayton was released with a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court on June 8th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.
 
 
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  
BAIL: N/A 
MUG SHOT: Yes  
COURT ACTION: Yes 
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 
COURT DATE/TIME: June 8th at 12:30 PM 
 
*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. 
 

 

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New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

Case: 26B5001801

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 04/29/2026 at 1621 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stony Hill Road / Lovers Lane

TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #4, Violation Of Conditions Of Release (X2)

 

ACCUSED: Trever W. Foster

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Albans, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 29th, 2026, at approximately 1621 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Stony Hill Road near the intersection with Lovers Lane in the Town of Bristol. The operator was identified as Trever W. Foster (41) of Saint Albans, Vermont. While speaking to Foster, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Foster was also found to be in violation of his court-ordered conditions of release.

 

Foster was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and violation of conditions of release. Foster was transported to the Middlebury Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Foster was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on June 29th, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Addison County Sheriff’s Department and the Middlebury Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 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. 

 

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UPDATE - Westminster Barracks - MVC/LSA

*UPDATE: The operator was identified.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1003508                                            

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Detective Trooper Acevedo

STATION: Westminster                                         

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/26/2026 - approximately 9:49 AM

STREET: VT RTE 100

TOWN: Weston

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Burton Rd

WEATHER: Sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and dry

 

VEHICLE #1

*OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Dean Decell

*AGE: 67

*SEAT BELT: Yes

*CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, VT

 

*VEHICLE YEAR: 2003

*VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

*VEHICLE MODEL: Suburban

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: heavy front-end damage

*INJURIES: Minor

*Hospital: No

 

*Dean Decell, 67, of Chester was criminal cited to appear in front of Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division to answer to the charge of Crashes; duty to stop, on 05/26/2026 at 8:30 AM.

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/26/2026, at approximately 9:49 AM, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Vermont (VT) Route (RTE) 100, in the Town of Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. The vehicle/operator involved in the crash fled heading north on VT RTE 100. The complainant advised the vehicle involved was an SUV, with heavy front-end damage and side airbag deployment. The vehicle should be dark blue in color. The operator of this vehicle damaged the guardrail.

 

Anyone with information about the crash and or vehicle/operator involved is encouraged to reach out to Detective Trooper Acevedo of the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

*LODGED - LOCATION: No

*BAIL: None

*MUG SHOT: No

*COURT ACTION: Yes

*COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division

*COURT DATE/TIME: May 26th, 2026, at 8:30 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.

 

 

 

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Berlin Barracks / Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

           

CASE#: 26A3003357

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn             

STATION: Berlin Barracks          

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 at approximately 7:30 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Plainfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Mikell Parizo

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plainfield, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 04/27/2026, at approximately 7:30 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred on Main Street in the Town of Plainfield, Vermont. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene. Further investigation revealed that 40-year-old Mikell Parizo, who has a history of Domestic Assault, caused bodily injury to a household member.


On 04/29/2026, at approximately 9:38 AM, Parizo was located and arrested for Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault without incident then transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later transported to the Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division for his arraignment that was scheduled on 04/29/2026, at 12:30 PM, to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/29/2026 at 12:30 PM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

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Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

LOCATION: Interstate 89 northbound at exit 20

VIOLATIONS:

  • Aggravated assault.
  • Gross negligent operation.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting.
  • Driving with a suspended license.

 

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Seagroves

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

After a thorough investigation, the Vermont State Police identified the operator of the dark-colored Audi SUV as Christopher Seagroves, 35, of Fletcher. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, VSP issued Seagroves a citation through his attorney on charges of aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting, and driving with a suspended license.

 

Seagroves is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 8 a.m. June 8, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior in St. Albans.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information regarding this incident. That information led to the identification and charging of Seagroves.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Seagroves’ arraignment.

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026***

On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4003207

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                             

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 04/24/2026 at approximately 1335 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: N Lake Rd, Benson, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Domestic Assault x2, Interference with Access to Emergency Service

 

ACCUSED: Webster Hunt

AGE: 87

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 24th, 2026, at approximately 1344 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Benson, VT, in response to a report of an assault. Through investigation, it was determined that Webster Hunt (87) caused pain and fear to a household member. Hunt was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police- Rutland Barrack for processing. Upon completion of processing, Hunt was transported to Marble Valley Correctional Facility and held without bail.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility       

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: April 27th, 2026, at 12:30 PM

           

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

 

 

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Berlin Barracks // Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003305

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                      

STATION: Berlin Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 04/25/2026 @ 1614 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hill St, Northfield

VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Trespass, and Possession of Narcotics

 

ACCUSED: Kevin Brickey                                     

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a burglary in progress on Hill St. Investigation revealed that Kevin Brickey of Northfield fired three bullets into an empty room of his own residence, fled from the scene and entered into another residence, before running and being located at Folino’s Pizzaria on Depot Square. Brickey was detained on scene and was brought to the Berlin Barracks. Further investigation revealed no signs of a burglary and narcotics were recovered from Brickey’s residence.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/07/2026 @ 1230 hours    

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

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April 28, 2026

UPDATE - VT State Police Westminster Phones

The phones for the Vermont State Police in Westminster have returned to normal function.  Continue to press Option 3 to reach dispatch or a trooper.  If you need other assistance of a non-emergent nature, please listen to the phone tree prompts for all other contact options.  As always, if you have a police, fire or medical emergency please call 911.  Thank you for your patience.

 

Westminster: 802-722-4600

 

Royalton: 802-234-9933

 

Shaftsbury:  802-442-5421

 

Rutland:  802-773-9101

 

New Haven:  802-388-4919

 

 

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Berlin Barracks/ Home Improvement Fraud and False Pretenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3007983

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: August 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Home Improvement Fraud and False Pretenses or Tokens

 

ACCUSED: Caleb Mayo                                               

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

VICTIM: John Peterson

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 17, 2025, at approximately 1139 hours, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of a fraud complaint at a residence located in Waterbury, VT. Subsequent investigation showed John Peterson (78) of Waterbury, entered into a contractual agreement for land improvement with Caleb Mayo (47) of Morrisville, VT. Mayo misrepresented facts surrounding the contract and committed the offenses of Home Improvement Fraud and False Pretenses.   

 

On April 28, 2026, Troopers located Mayo and issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court on June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court

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.

 

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Traffic Alert - North Branch Rd, Ripton/Middlebury

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
North Branch Rd, Ripton/Middlebury has both lanes obstructed in the area of From Intersection of Rte 125 & North Branch to Intersection of North Branch & Dugway due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004375

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc                 

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 @ 1102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fairlee, VT

VIOLATION: In State Warrant – Failure to Appear

 

 

ACCUSED: Danial Powers

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lunenburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police were patrolling on Interstate 91 South in the town of Fairlee, Vermont. While on routine patrol, Troopers observed a motor vehicle with multiple motor vehicle violations. Troopers conducted a routine traffic stop and the operator was identified as Danial Powers (44) of Lunenburg, Vermont. Powers was found to have an active in-state warrant for his arrest due to a failure to appear. Powers was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing and was brought to Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division to be seen by a judicial officer. Later, he was transported to Northeast Correction Complex to be held on lack of $250 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/27/2026 at 1300 hours     

COURT: CALEDONIA

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC     

BAIL: $250

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

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

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

 

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