Rutland Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007052

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 16, 2026, at approximately 0637 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Euclid St, Pawlet, Vermont

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

JUVENILE: Faith Baker

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pawlet, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/16/2026, at approximately 0637 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a runaway juvenile at Euclid St, Pawlet, Vermont.

The juvenile, Faith Baker (15), was last seen on 9/21/2026 between 4:00-5:00 PM in Granville, New York, near the foot bridge behind the Slate Valley Museum. Faith was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white shorts, white shoes, and a black and white tie-dyed mini backpack.

Although the circumstances are not considered suspicious there are concerns about her welfare. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101 or if she is seen in Granville, New York to contact Granville Police Department at 518-642-1414.

Attached is a recent photo of Faith.

Williston Barracks / DUI - Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A1007268           

   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

DATE/TIME: 09/24/2026 at approximately 12:34 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 S

TOWN: South Burlington

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: Mm 89.8

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kristina Yandow

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Dennis Geppner

AGE: 60

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Rear

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 09/24/2026, at approximately 1234 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on I-89 Southbound at MM 89.8 in the Town of South Burlington. Troopers responded to the scene and identified Operator #1 as Kristina Yandow (32) of Burlington and Operator #2 as Dennis Geppner (60) of Milton.

The investigation determined that Operator #1 was following too closely, resulting in a rear-end collision with Operator #2.

While on scene, Troopers observed indicators of impairment exhibited by Kristina Yandow (32). Ultimately, Yandow was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.

Upon completion of processing, Yandow was released on a citation to appear in Chittenden County Criminal Court on 10/15/2026 at 0830 hours to answer DUI #2.    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Chittenden

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026 - 0830 hours         

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

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

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007281

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski                      

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 24, 2026, 0926 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland, VT

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

 

ACCUSED: Taylor Lio

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a domestic disturbance in the Town of West Rutland. Through investigation, it was determined Taylor, caused pain/fear and/or bodily injury to a family or household member. Investigation revealed Taylor was also in violation of an active set of court ordered conditions of release. Taylor was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Taylor was lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on a hold without bail and cited to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/25/2026 at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charges.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility          

BAIL: Hold Without Bail

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 25, 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.

 

Traffic Alert - I 89 S mm13

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S mm13 has no obstruction in the area of Exit 2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for .  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 - I 89 SB MM 13

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 SB MM 13 has one lane obstructed in the area of Exit 2 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.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007893

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 @ 1521 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, MM 49.8, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs, Eluding a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Morin                   

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/22/2026, at approximately 1521 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near Mile Marker 49.8 in the Town of Berlin, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 93 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Daniel Morin (19) of Randolph, VT. While speaking with Morin, signs of impairment were detected. Investigation revealed that Morin had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and eluded a police officer during the traffic stop. Morin was arrested and subsequently transported back to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Morin was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 10/01/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of DUI Drugs and Eluding a Police Officer.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/01/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

Westminster Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008353

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kunow                              

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 at approximately 1456 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Turner Trail, Putney

VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Gavin Sales                                        

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/22/26 at approximately 1456 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic dispute. A subsequent investigation revealed that 43 year old Gavin Sales had committed the offense of Aggravated Domestic Assault. Sales was arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing, where he was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 09/23/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/23/2026 12:30 PM       

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: Held without bail

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.

 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26A3007909                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise

STATION: Berlin Barracks      

CONTACT: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 at approximately 2204 hours

STREET: 2370 Waterbury and Stowe Rd

TOWN: Waterbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Stowebury Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Melissa Slingerland

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: CHEVROLET

VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: serious damage

INJURIES: Serious

HOSPITAL: UVM

 

VEHICLE #1

• Passenger: Jared Gabriel Forsythe

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, Vermont

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Mallory Sullivan

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Audi

VEHICLE MODEL: e-tron

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On September 23, 2026, at approximately 2224 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks responded to an injury crash involving two motor vehicles. The investigation is still on-going. There are no further details at this time. Slingerland and Forsythe was transported by ambulance to University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury Ambulance.

 

Subsequent investigation showed Slingerland improperly conducted a 3-point turn in middle of Waterbury-Stowe Rd, a violation of Turning prohibited Title 23 VSA 1062. When Slingerland’s vehicle was perpendicular, blocking both lanes of travel, Sullivan was traveling south on Waterbury Stowe road and was unable to stop subsequently collided with the passenger side of the vehicle. Both Slingerland and Forsythe sustained serious injuries from the crash.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

 

 

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

 

St. Albans Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

               

CASE#: 26A2006245

TROOPER: Robert J. Van Woert                                                 

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: September 21, 2026

LOCATION: S. River St., Swanton, VT

VIOLATIONS: Grand Larceny, Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident

ACCUSED: Anthony Cline                                                                                             

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

VICTIM: Nancy Barkyoumb

AGE: 76

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 21, 2026 at approximately 0817 hours The Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a call about a vehicle that was purloined from a residence in Swanton, VT. Nancy Barkyoumb reported that Anthony Cline, of Swanton, VT, stole the vehicle. Later in the day the same vehicle was totaled in a crash in which the operator fled the scene. On 09/23/26 contact was made with Cline. Investigation revealed that Cline stole the vehicle, operated it without the owner’s permission, and fled from the scene of a crash. Cline was placed under arrest and transported to The Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks for processing. Ultimately, Cline was Flash Cited to appear before Franklin County Superior Court on 09/24/26 at 1300 hours to answer for the charges of Grand Larceny, Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent, and Leaving the Scene of an

Accident.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE: 09/24/26 at 1300 hours                   

COURT: Franklin

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

Trooper Robert J. Van Woert and K9 Astro

Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks 

140 Fisher Pond Rd 

St. Albans, VT, 05478 

Phone: 802-524-5993

Email: Robert.VanWoert@Vermont.gov 

Derby Barracks/DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A5005486

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash                            

STATION: Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

DATE/TIME: 09/23/2026 at 0159 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 101/VT Route 242, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Christian Delabruere                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks, Newport EMS and Troy Fire Department, responded to the intersection of VT Route 101 and VT Route 242, in the Town of Troy, for a reported single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a grey Jeep Wrangler crashed off the roadway, totaled.  The operator was later identified as Christian Delabruere (44) of Troy, VT.  Delabruere was the sole occupant in the vehicle that had crashed.  While speaking with Delabruere, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Delabruere was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Delabruere was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court – Criminal Division for October 13th, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009823

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 9/22/2026 at 2313 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 North at Mile Marker 107, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Chase Fischer                                         

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/22/2026, at approximately 2313 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Newbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation which resulted in a traffic stop on Fischer’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected and he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Fischer was transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing and released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2006274

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 at approximately 1456 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburg Dollar General

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft from the Enosburgh Dollar General. It was determined that an individual left the store with numerous items without paying. The Vermont State Police is asking that if anyone recognizes the individual in the attached photograph to please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007917

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/23/2026 @ 0904 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stowe St, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs, Violation of Conditions of Release, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of a Controlled Substance

 

ACCUSED: Shaka Africa             

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/23/2026, at approximately 0904 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Stowe Street, in the town of Waterbury, Washington County, VT. Troopers located the vehicle and identified the operator as Shaka Africa (36) of Waterbury, VT. While speaking with Africa, signs of impairment were detected. Investigation revealed that Africa had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Africa was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI Drugs and Violation of Conditions of Release. The vehicle was seized, and a search warrant was obtained. During a search of the vehicle, drugs were located. Africa was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex in lieu of $25,000 bail. Africa was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on 09/24/2026, at 1230 hours to answer the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/24/2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: $25,000

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Traffic Alert - East Rd, Stamford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
East Rd, Stamford has both lanes obstructed in the area of 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.

New Haven / Violations of Conditions of Release

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5004088

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven                   

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: September 19, 2026, 0057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Parks Hurlburt Rd, Monkton

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Cade A. Ray

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 19^th, 2026, at approximately 0057 hours, Vermont State Police were advised of a suspicious person. Through investigation, it was determined that Cade A. Ray (29) of Vergennes, VT, violated his active conditions of release. Ray was cited and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Addison Criminal Division on November 16th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 16^th, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Addison Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: NO

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Retail Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A4009776

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                                                       

STATION: St. Johnsbury                

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 at 10:36 hours

LOCATION: Family Dollar, Bradford, VT

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Dashawn Weems                                   

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 09/21/2026 at approximately 1036 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at the Family Dollar in the town of Bradford. The party involved was identified as Dashawn Weems (31). Investigation revealed that Weems left the store without paying for numerous items. Weems was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Orange County Superior Court to answer the charge of retail theft.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 10/21/2026 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Accessory Before the Fact / Sexual Assault / Cruelty to a Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000160

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                           

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 11th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bennington, VT

VIOLATION: Accessory Before the Fact - T13 VSA 4, Sexual Assault - T13 VSA 3252, Cruelty to a Child - T13 VSA 1304

 

ACCUSED: Chastity Twiss                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, 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 November 11th, 2026, Detectives from the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of an incident of child abuse.  Investigation revealed that Chastity Twiss, age 42, of Bennington, VT, knowingly allowed and encouraged her adult son to be in a sexual relationship with a juvenile female.  On September 22nd, 2026, Chastity was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 12th, 2026, at 0830 hours.  Chastity was released on her own recognizance. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 12th, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Sexual Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000160

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                           

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 11th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bennington, VT

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault - T13 VSA 3252

 

ACCUSED: Tyler Twiss                                          

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, 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 November 11th, 2026, Detectives from the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of a sexual assault.  Probable cause was developed to arrest Tyler Twiss, age 20, of Bennington, VT, for sexual assault.  On September 22nd, 2026, Tyler was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 12th, 2026, at 0830 hours.  Tyler was released on his own recognizance. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 12th, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington 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.

*UPDATED RELEASE* Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

Updated Press Release:

 

On September 22, 2026, the Vermont State Police were notified that the operator involved in this incident succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. Anyone with information that could assist investigators in this case should call the Vermont State Police in Berlin at 802-229-9191 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit .

 

 

Original Press Release:

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3007829                                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/2026 at 1253 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Warren

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1:

 

OPERATOR: Juvenile

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/19/2026, at approximately 1253 hours, Troopers were notified of a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in the Town of Warren. Investigation revealed the operator, a juvenile male, (16), of Waitsfield was traveling south on VT Route 100 when his vehicle left the roadway off the southbound side. The vehicle continued off the roadway for approximately 300 FT and overturned before it came to its place of uncontrolled rest. The operator sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further treatment.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of numerous first responding agencies. VT Route 100 was closed for approximately two hours while the investigation was conducted.

 

VCVC: None

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

COURT: N/A

MUGSHOT: N/A  

 

 

 

 

Trooper Ryan Normile (243)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)