St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2002912

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 05/09/2026 at approximately 0412 hours

LOCATION: Mountain View Drive, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation    

 

VICTIM: Kristie Aamodt

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE, OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT                                                                     

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police is investigating a trespassing incident that occurred at an address of Mountain View Drive in the Town of Swanton. On May 9^th, 2026, at approximately 0412 hours the Vermont State Police received a call from Kristie Aamodt (51) of Swanton, VT. Aamodt had reported that someone had entered her vehicle and was going through her belongings. Shortly after, the individual left the area and was unable to be located by Troopers. Aamodt was able to capture this incident on her Ring Camera.

  

 Anyone with information on the incident or the individual involved in the video is urged to contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2002173

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                      

STATION: VSP Royalton                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/08/2026 @ 2252 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 107, Royalton

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Charles Shepard III                                        

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop in the town of Royalton. The operator was identified as Charles Shepard III (67). Throughout the interaction, Shepard was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of investigation, Shepard was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Shepard was ultimately issued a citation and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Windsor 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

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)748-3111

Derby Barracks/Missing Person Attention Orleans/Rutland/Addison Counties

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE: MISSING PERSON

       

CASE#: 26A5002443

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup                          

STATION: Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 5/8/26 at 1139 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Unknown, possibly Orleans, Rutland or Addison Counties, VT

 

 

MISSING PERSON: Stefani Cruz                                               

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sanford, NC

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On 5/8/26 the State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a missing person. Family members of Stefani Cruz called the Vermont State Police to report Cruz was due to travel back to NC on 5/6 but did not board her flight, and has not been heard from since.  Initial investigation suggests concerns for Cruz’s welfare, and that she may be located in the Orleans (Irasburg), Rutland, or Addison County areas.

 

Cruz is described as 5’3” tall, 113 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes.  Anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-334-8881, attn. case 26A5002443, or leave an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 21B2002170                                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Ryan Miller

STATION: Royalton                                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 5-8-26 / 1710

STREET: VT Route 132

TOWN: Sharon

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cowslip Hill

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER:         Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Martha Austin

AGE: 67     

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sharon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Sanat Fe

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 5-8-26, at approximately 1710, VSP - Royalton responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Route 132 in Sharon near cowslip road. When troopers arrived, they located a vehicle off the road and into the ditch. The operator was identified as Martha Austin or Sharon, VT. During the investigation troopers determined Austin was showing signs of impairment. Austin was arrested and brought to the Royalton barracks for processing where she was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on 5-26-26 at 0830 for DUI #2.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Driving on roadways laned for traffic T23 VSA 1038

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A       

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 5-26-26 / 0830      

 

 

 

*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

 

Rutland Barracks / Fatal MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4003566

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On May 8, 2026, at approximately 1439 hours

STREET: Creek Road

TOWN: Clarendon, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: 4422 Creek Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, normal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jacob Smith

AGE: 16

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Passat

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled.

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 5/8/2026, at approximately 1439 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Creek Road in Clarendon.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Smith) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on Creek Road. Operator #1 (Smith) failed to maintain his lane of travel and vehicle #1 exited the east side of the roadway. Vehicle #1 subsequently collided head on with a tree. Operator #1 (Smith) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by Clarendon Fire Department, Regional Ambulance Service, the Vermont State Police Victim Services Unit, and Carrara’s Services.

Anyone with further information regarding the crash is encouraged to reach out to Tpr Charles Gardner at 802-773-9101 or Charles.gardner@vermont.gov.

 

Derby Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5002414

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                           

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/06/2026 @ 1629 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Walmart, Derby, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault 

 

ACCUSED: Kameron Lill                                        

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

 

VICTIM: Caydon Hamel

Age: 22

CITY, STATE RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/06/2026 at approximately 1629 hours the Vermont State Police received a call from a Walmart employee stating a fight had occurred inside the store. Investigations revealed that Lill caused injury to Hamel. Lill fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival and was located and taken into custody a few hours later and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/2026 @ 0800 hours  

COURT: Orleans Country Superior Court

LODGED – 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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Williston Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003369

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                          

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 7^th, 2026 / 1858 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Bill Cook Rd, Westford

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Allison Eisenhardt                                            

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 7^th, 2026, at approximately 1858 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle off the roadway on VT Rt 15 near Bill Cook Rd in Westford.

 

Investigation revealed that the operator, Allison Eisenhardt, 38, of Jeffersonville, had an active in-state warrant for failure to appear stemming from a Disorderly Conduct charge out of Lamoille County. Eisenhardt was arrested and transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $50 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: May 8^th, 2026 / 1230 hours            

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $50

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.

St Johnsbury/ request for information

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004857

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley                          

STATION: VSP St Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 05/07/26 sometime during the early morning

INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Valley Grill, Groton, VT

VIOLATION: Vandalism

ACCUSED: Unknown                                            

VICTIM: Christopher Kane

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Holyoak, MA

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the attached date at approximately 0730 hours, Vermont State Police were notified that a catalytic converter had been cut off a vehicle that was parked for sale at Upper Valley Grill. Investigation determined the theft occurred sometime during the night and a sawzall cutting tool was used to remove the catalytic converter.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury Barracks at 802 748-3111. 

Trooper Jason Haley

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

Williston Barracks / DUI - Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003347

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                            

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 7, 2026 / 0524 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15, town of Cambridge

VIOLATION: DUI-Drug

 

ACCUSED: Robert W. Barton                                             

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Williston Barracks responded to a dispute in a vehicle on VT Route 108 in the town of Cambridge. Troopers located the vehicle on VT Route 15. One party, identified as Robert W. Barton (41) of Colchester, VT, was found to be operating the vehicle. Troopers observed signs of impairment and Barton was taken into custody without incident for suspicion of DUI-Drug. He was transported to the Williston Barracks for processing and was later released on a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 8, 2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 8, 2026 / 1230 hours           

COURT: Lamoille County 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.

UPDATE #1: Derby Barracks / Multiple offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5004373

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Det. Sgt. Josh Mikkola                           

STATION: Derby                

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/14/25, 0409 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary, Grand Larceny, Unlawful Mischief

 

 

VICTIM: Jay Peak Resort, Jay – Vermont

 

 

ACCUSED: Larry Garrow                                   

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Incarcerated – Northern State Correctional Facility

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

Through continuing investigation, on Aug. 29, 2025, the Vermont State Police recovered a small portion of the stolen items from a property in Fairfield, Vermont, where a suspect identified as Larry Garrow, 38, of Richford was briefly staying. In February 2026, with a court order, VSP collected DNA from Garrow. On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, VSP received test results from the Vermont Forensic Laboratory that indicated Garrow’s DNA was a match to DNA that was recovered from the scene of the burglary. 

 

On Thursday, May 7, Garrow, who is currently incarcerated at Northern State Correctional Facility for an unrelated matter, was issued a citation on charges of burglary, grand larceny, and unlawful mischief. He is due to appear for arraignment on June 2, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Newport.

 

 

***Initial news release, 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025***

On 08/14/2025, at approximately 0409 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a burglary at one of the maintenance buildings at Jay Peak Resort. Investigation revealed numerous buildings or closed structures were broken into or entered. Items taken mostly consisted of Milwaukee power tools and gas. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Mikkola at joshua.mikkola@vermont.gov, or call 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. 

 

Road Closed I 89 Southbound mile marker 66.4, Waterbury

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 89 Southbound mile marker 66.4, Waterbury is currently blocked due to a vehicle fire.

 

Expect delays for the next couple of hours. Updates will be provided accordingly.  

 

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

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2002821

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St. Albans                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: May 5^th, 2026 @ 1257 hours

LOCATION: Berkshire Center Rd / Water Tower Rd Berkshire, VT

WEATHER: Cloudy       

ROAD COND: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dylan Pattee

AGE: 23
SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2022 GMC Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Damage to Cargo Trailer

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Arthur Lothian

AGE: 68

SEAT BELT?: N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Franklin, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front-End Damage

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A                    

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 5^th, 2026, at approximately 1257 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Water Tower Road and Berkshire Center Road in the Town of Berkshire. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2022 GMC Sierra that had sustained damage to a cargo trailer that it was towing and a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado that had sustained damage to its front-end.

 

Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2022 GMC Sierra was Dylan Pattee (23) of Enosburg, VT, and the operator of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was Arthur Lothian (68) of Franklin, VT. There were no injuries as a result of the crash and the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was towed away from the scene due to disabling damage to the front-end.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by Larose’s Towing.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003654

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 5/7/2026 0014 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dogwood Glen Dr, Northfield

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Clint Campbell                                              

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin, 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, the Vermont State Police responded to Dogwood Glen Drive in Northfield for a reported family fight. Investigation on scene determined Clint Campbell, 43 of Berlin, VT, allegedly assaulted the victim. Campbell was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Campbell was issued conditions of release and later released with a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: (X)Y N

COURT DATE/TIME:   5/7/2026 1230         

COURT: Washington 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.

 

Sgt. Tylor Rancourt

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N

Berlin, VT 05602

 

Office: 802-229-9191

Cell: 802-760-0545

 

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

 

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 (Monday, May 4, 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 Cranfield, 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 Cranfield’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 Cranfield’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 Cranfield’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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WILLISTON BARRACKS / VIOLATION OF AN ABUSE PREVENTION ORDER

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003327

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Quealy                            

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 05-06-2026 @ 1022 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jericho, VT

VIOLATION:

1. Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

ACCUSED: Willie McNulty                                              

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 6th, 2026 at approximately 1022 hours Troopers with VSP Williston were notified of a potential restraining order violation in the town of Jericho.

Investigation by Troopers revealed that Willie McNulty (age 44) of Jericho, VT violated a Relief from Abuse Order by having prohibited contact with the protected party. McNulty was ultimately issued a criminal citation through his attorney to appear before Chittenden County Superior Court at a later date and time to answer to the aforementioned charge.

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Chittenden Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: N    

BAIL: N

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 Nathaniel Quealy

Vermont State Police- Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road, Williston VT 05495

802-585-0782

 

St Johnsbury / Multiple Offenses

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4003311 & 26A4004750

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper William Nally, Sgt Mark Pohlman

                            

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 5/4/26 0930 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vershire, VT

VIOLATIONS: Negligent Operation, Eluding a Police Officer, Excessive Speed, Resisting Arrest, False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities, Impeding a Public Officer, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, Fugitive From Justice and in state Arrest Warrants.

 

ACCUSED: Patrick Southworth                                      

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vershire, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:           

On the evening of 4/6/26 Troopers were investigating a dispute at a residence on Beaver Meadow Road in the town of Vershire, Vt. While investigating the initial call they located Southworth(41) who was known to have active arrest warrants in both Vermont and New Hampshire in a vehicle on the property. The Vermont warrant was for felony unlawful trespass and the extraditable New Hampshire Warrant was for felony possession of fentanyl. When Troopers approached Southworth he fled the scene in said vehicle. The vehicle was later located at 1151 Parker Road in Vershire and seized as evidence. Subsequent investigation revealed there to be fentanyl and methamphetamines in the vehicle. Troopers attempted multiple times to make contact with Southworth at his residence and in the greater Vershire area without success. A search warrant for the residence was applied for and granted. On 5/4/26 the search warrant was executed by members of the State Police Tactical Services Unit, as well as uniformed and BCI Troopers from the St Johnsbury barracks. Southworth was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Orange County Superior Court where he was seen by a judge to answer to aforementioned charges. Southworth was later lodged at NERCF for lack of $50,000 bail.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/4/2026 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Y NERCF

BAIL: $50,000

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 Sean Brennan

Patrol Commander

VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”

802-748-3111

1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819