Update No. 1: Search and recovery effort resumes at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Search and recovery effort resumes at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Thursday, July 2, 2026) — Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Assault & Disorderly Conduct

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005757

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                      

STATION: Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 at 1911 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Depot Street, Cavendish, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Baris Dincer                                        

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

VICTIM: David Stanek

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Robert Messier

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 1, 2026, at 1911 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to an active assault on Depot Street in the Town of Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined Baris Dincer (42) of Cavendish, Vermont had physically assaulted Robert Messier (33) and David Stanek (68), also of Cavendish, Vermont. Dincer was issued court ordered conditions before being released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on July 2, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charges of Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

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

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

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3005289

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME:  July 1st, 2026, at approximately 1905 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Luke Lamar

AGE:  34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Auburn, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near Exit 5 in the Town of Williamstown. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling at 100 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Luke Lamar (34) of Auburn, MA. Lamar was issued a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 5, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges. Additionally, Lamar was issued a civil ticket carrying a waiver amount of $530 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/05/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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

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

Traffic Alert - Handle Rd, W Dover

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Handle Rd, W Dover has no obstruction in the area of Tannery Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Traffic Alert - US Route 5, Dummerston

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 5, Dummerston has both lanes obstructed in the area of School House Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Traffic Alert - Handle Rd, W Dover

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Handle Rd, W Dover has both lanes obstructed in the area of Tannery Rd due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Police, rescue crews respond to report of missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) — Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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Traffic Alert - Arrow Head Lake Rd / Highbridge Rd in Georgia

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Arrow Head Lake Rd / Highbridge Rd in Georgia has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a law enforcement incident.

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. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007015

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: Sometime between 0900 hours and 1630 hours on 07/01/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Colby Rd in the Town of Topsham, VT

VIOLATION: Theft - Automobile

 

VICTIM: Bradford Calhoun

AGE: 66

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation                                             

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT

 

On the above listed date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a stolen Chevrolet Silverado from an address on Colby Road in the Town of Topsham, VT. It became known through investigation, the stolen truck was a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, Green in color worth approximately $20,000. A picture of the truck is attached above.

 

The owner of the Truck, Calhoun (66), advised the truck was stolen from a field on Colby Road sometime between 0900 hours and 1630 hours on 07/01/2026. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Santic at the 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).

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

UPDATE: Royalton Barracks / Request for Information / Multiple Charges

UPDATE: The individual involved in this incident has been identified as Tyler Wallin of Barre City, VT. The Vermont State Police would like to thank everyone who provided information leading to the arrest of Wallin and Barre City Police Department, Randolph Police Department, and Barre City Probation & Parole for their assitance. All vehicles have been recovered and returned to their owners. Wallin was cited and released to Barre Probation and Parole for lodging. 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003191, 26B2003192, 26B2003193 and 26B2003200

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Trinity Poole                     

STATION: Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 234 9933

 

DATE/TIME: June 25, 2026, at approximately 0100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RTE 14N AND VT RTE 14S, Randolph, VT

ACCUSED: Tyler Wallin                                               

 Age: 28

Residence: Barre City, VT

Violations: 

Aggravated operation without owners' consent (x2)

Operation without owners' consent 

Unlawful trespass 

Petit larceny 

Vi

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 25, 2026, the Vermont State Police received multiple reports of several motor vehicles stolen in Randolph, VT. Investigation revealed that on June 25, 2026, during the early morning hours, someone stole multiple vehicles and stole items from another. One individual was observed wearing a dark cut off sweatshirt, dark pants, a hat and a backpack. The other was observed wearing blue jeans, a blue shirt with dark colored hair.

 

Trooper Trinity Poole

Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RTE 107

Royalton, VT

(802) 234 9933

Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3003588                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 7/1/2026 at approximately 1144 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Sunderland

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 28

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Unknown

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Margarita Ivanova

AGE: 24     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hamilton, NJ

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor rear end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 7/1/2026, at approximately 1144 hours, Vermont Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 near MM 28 in the town of Sunderland, VT. Investigation revealed that while Margarita Ivanova (24) was travelling south on US Route 7, she was rear ended by a black, late model GMC or Chevrolet Truck with Vermont registration. The vehicle then fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Jason Danielsen at the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

 

 

 

*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 / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002271

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421                                                                                                                                       

 

DATE/TIME: 05/07/2026 | 0613 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joshua L. Bushee                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT

 

VICTIM: Theresa C. Bushee

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 07, 2026, at approximately 0613 hours Troopers were notified of a vandalism reported Theresa C. Bushee (53) in the Town of Arlington. Investigation discovered that Joshua L. Bushee (45) had damaged property belonging to Theresa. After a search, Joshua was located on June 30, 2026, and was subsequently issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on September 21, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 | 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington Superior 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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / MV Crash

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3003583                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07-01-2026 / 0814 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 346

TOWN: Pownal

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: AKA Self Storage

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Owen Kelly

AGE: 21    

SEAT BELT: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hoosick Falls, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Savana

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Bumper, hood

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Beth Dare

AGE: 68    

SEAT BELT: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Petersburg, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Savana

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Bumper, hood

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07-01-2026 at approximately 0814 hours, the Vermont State Police at the Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 346. Through investigation, it was determined that Operator #2 could not stop in time to avoid an animal in the roadway and Vehicle #1 rear ended Vehicle #2.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Re: Traffic Alert - Schoolhouse Rd Brownington

 

Per Jeff from the Town of Brownington, Schoolhouse Rd has re-opened

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Schoolhouse Rd Brownington has both lanes obstructed in the area of By the Town Clerks office // 622 Schoolhouse Rd due to a Road Closure .

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.

Williston Barracks/Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004942

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                            

STATION: Williston              

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME:

INCIDENT LOCATION: Phillips Way, Huntingtin, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Chad Phillips                                              

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 1, 2026, at approximately 0005 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks responded to a residence on Phillips Way in the Town of Huntington for a report of a family disturbance. Investigation into the incident determined that Chad Phillips (43) of Huntington had engaged in violent, tumultuous behavior and placed a household member in fear of serious bodily injury. Phillips was arrested for Aggravated Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Assault and later released on citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court-Criminal Division on August 13, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/13/26 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden

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.

 

 

Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Axel/K9 Grimm

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111

 

 

Traffic Alert - Schoolhouse Rd Brownington

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Schoolhouse Rd Brownington has both lanes obstructed in the area of By the Town Clerks office // 622 Schoolhouse Rd due to a Road Closure .

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.

Royalton Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26B2003304

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ryan Miller                            

STATION: Royalton Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 2306

INCIDENT LOCATION: Odonnell Rd. Chelsea, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Roy Haley                                              

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an altercation at a residence in Chelsea, VT.  Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the victim and the accused, identified as Roy Haley.  Upon further investigation it was determined Haley had assaulted another resident in the home and was taken into custody for suspicion of domestic assault.  Haley was subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and cited to answer to the charge. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/01/2026 1100 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   Southern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $1,000.00

 

 

 

*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 Miller & K9 Fynn

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

 

SHAFTSBURY BARRACKS/DOMESTIC ASSAULT-VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE-INTERFERENCE W/ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES/TOWN OF DORSET

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003578

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Chad Johnson                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: 06/30/26 @ 1838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Frost Lane, Dorset.

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking.

ACCUSED: Brett A. Torres                                              

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, 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 06/30/26 at approximately 1838 hours Vermont State Police were dispatched to a residence on Frost Lane in Dorset, for a domestic disturbance. Manchester Police assisted by responding to the scene and making it safe until Troopers arrived.

Upon arrival, Troopers began investigating the incident and determined Brett Torres had assaulted a household member during a physical altercation. Investigation also revealed Brett Torres had Court ordered Conditions of Release imposed upon him earlier in the year for a different incident. It was determined Torres had violated these Conditions of Release as well during this incident.

Subsequent the investigation, Torres was arrested and taken into custody for the offenses of Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking, and Violation of Conditions of Release. Torres was later remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility after being ordered held without bail for the above charges.  

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - Yes LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility    

BAIL: No bail

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.

Sergeant Justin Walker

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police 

Troop B - Shaftsbury

96 Airport Rd

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

Update No. 1: Derby Barracks / Missing person - death investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

CASE#: 26A5003595

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: VSP Derby Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/26/2026 8PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington

 

 

MISSING PERSON: Nicole Richardson

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

In the evening hours of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, while troopers were conducting follow-up investigation related to the disappearance of Nicole Richardson, troopers were dispatched to a report of a woman in distress in the Clyde River near Vermont Route 105 in the village of West Charleston.

 

A short time later, a bystander and a Vermont game warden located the woman a short distance downriver. She was unresponsive when she was brought to shore. The woman was identified as Nicole Richardson. She was transported by ambulance to North Country Hospital in Newport, where she was pronounced deceased.

 

Subsequent investigation has revealed the death is not suspicious and is believed to be the result of an accidental drowning. Independent witness statements indicate Richardson voluntarily went into the river and was quickly overpowered by the swift current.

 

Her body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of her death.

 

***Initial news release, 6:10 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026***

On June 29th, 2026, at approximately 1312 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a missing person. Nicole Richardson, age 39 of Troy, VT, was reported to have been last seen at a residence on Pepin Road in Brownington, VT on Friday June 26th at approximately 8PM. Richardson was expected to be traveling from Pepin Road, through Orleans, to Loop Road in Troy but did not arrive and has not been in contact with her family.

A recent photograph of Richardson is included. Richardson was last seen wearing a black and white dress as pictured and operating a maroon 2008 Hyundai Accent sedan bearing VT registration KVW103. Richardson's exact whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone who has seen or has information on Richardson's whereabouts is asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby barracks at 802-334-8881, option 3.

 

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Rutland Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4004940

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: June 28, 2026, at approximately 0129 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 31, Wells, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Daryl Shaw

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 28, 2026, at approximately 0129 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Town of Wells. Through investigation, it was determined Daryl Shaw, 37, of Wells, caused serious bodily injury to a family or household member. Shaw was taken into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. A Judicial Officer was contacted and ordered Shaw held without bail. The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Castleton Police Department.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: June 29, 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 the arraignment time.

 

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3005244                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 1631 hours

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: East Montpelier

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Towne Hill Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sarah Smith

AGE: 43     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Soul

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: No Transport

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Eugene Mulligan

AGE: 29     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Danville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Express

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor rear-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 30, 2026, at approximately 1631 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the intersection of US Route 2 and Towne Hill Road in the Town of East Montpelier for a reported two vehicle crash.  Preliminary investigation indicated Vehicle 2 was traveling east on US Route 2 near the intersection of Towne Hill Road. Vehicle 1 was on US Route 2, following Vehicle 2 near the intersection of Towne Hill Road. Vehicle 2 slowed as another vehicle in front of them was making a left turn onto Towne Hill Road. At that time Vehicle 1 was unable to slow their vehicle in time to avoid a collision with Vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 collided with Vehicle 2 causing minor rear-end damage to Vehicle 2 and major front-end damage to Vehicle 1. Based on the evidence on scene and statements from operators, Vehicle 1 failed to slow their vehicle in time to avoid a collision with Vehicle 2.

 

Only minor injuries were reported by Operator 1 and Operator 2 reported no injuries. Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the East Montpelier Fire Department and East Montpelier EMS.

 

 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3005228                                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 1209 hours

STREET: Vt Route 64

TOWN: Williamstown

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: I – 89 N Exit 5 Off Ramp

WEATHER: Cloudy           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Megan Cooley

AGE: 53

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Karen Daniels

AGE: 58

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Impala

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police dispatch received a report of a two-car crash near the intersection of VT Route 64 and the Northbound Exit 5 Off Ramp in the Town of Williamstown. Preliminary investigation indicated that vehicle #1 was travelling East on VT Route 64 and was struck by vehicle #2, which was traveling Northbound on the Exit 5 Off Ramp. Operator #1 was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. Operator #2 was uninjured.

 

The contributing factors and cause of the crash are still under investigation.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Barre Town EMS, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the Williamstown Fire Department, and the Barre Town Fire Department.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A