Berlin Barracks // Request for Public Assistance

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008354

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TROOPER ABIGAIL SIKORA                            

STATION:      BERLIN BARRACKS               

CONTACT#:     802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/06/2026 AT 1903 HOURS

INCIDENT LOCATION: MONROE TRAIL, DUXBURY, VERMONT

VIOLATION: VANDALISM, THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

 

ACCUSED:  UNKNOWN                                             

 

VICTIM: KARLIE REITH

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: BURLINGTON, VERMONT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report from Karlie Reith that her wallet was stolen from her vehicle and a window on her vehicle was smashed. Subsequent investigation revealed that the Person of Interest used Karlie’s bank cards at various local businesses and fled in a silver Volvo. The Vermont State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved shown in the attached images. Anyone with information as to the identity of this female is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802.229.9191 or via the Tip Hotline at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

 

 

Trooper Abigail Sikora

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B2005897

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                                     

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

ACCUSED: Jesse Gramling

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: White River Junction, Vermont

 

 

DATE/TIME: 10/14/2026 at approximately 1213 hours

STREET/TOWN: VT Route 14 / Benson Ln, in the Town of Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 1213 hours, the Vermont State Police was on patrol in the Town of Royalton, VT. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks located a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop for observed violation near VT Route 14 and Benson Ln. in the Town of Royalton, VT. While interacting with the operator, identified as Jesse Gramling (34) of White River Junction, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Gramling was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division (Windsor)

COURT DATE/TIME: December 29th, 2026, 0815 hours

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2006735

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/08/2026 in the early morning hours / unknown other instances

INCIDENT LOCATION: Barnum Rd, Franklin

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/09/2026 at approximately 0938 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from a private diesel fuel tank at a residence on Barnum Rd. It was determined that an individual stole approximately 200 to 300 gallons of diesel fuel over multiple instances. The Vermont State Police is asking that if anyone recognizes the individual in the attached photographs to please contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26A5005896

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026 @ 0123 Hours

STREET: Elm St

TOWN: Derby Line, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Patenaude St

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tiffany Little

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 10/11/2026 at approximately 0123 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash.  Troopers responded and identified the operator as Tiffany Little (32).  Troopers observed indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigations placed Little under arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Little was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing.  Little was released on a citation for 10/27/2026 at 0830 A.M. for Orleans County Superior Court.

 

 

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026  @ 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.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008611

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 2310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main Street, Barre City, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Scott Herring

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on South Main Street in Barre City, VT. The operator was identified as Scott Herring (56) of Williamstown, VT. While speaking with Herring, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Herring was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Herring was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on October 29, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/29/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington 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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4003642

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Evan Johnson                              

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation - A East - St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: Spring 2021

INCIDENT LOCATION: Private residence in Lyndonville

VIOLATION:

 

-13 VSA 3253 Aggravated Sexual Assault

-13 VSA 2502 Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with Child

 

ACCUSED: Jacob Carter                                                

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

 

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

AGE: Juvenile

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

In May 2026, the Vermont State Police and the Vermont Department for Children and Families initiated an investigation regarding accusations of sexual abuse of a juvenile that had occurred in Spring 2021. Through investigation, detectives developed probable developed to charge Jacob Carter, 37, of Lyndonville with aggravated sexual assault and lewd or lascivious conduct with a child.

 

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, VSP arrested Carter in St. Johnsbury and transported him to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.

 

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: Oct. 14, 2026 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in St. Johnsbury

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex     

BAIL: Hold Without

MUG SHOT: Included

 

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

 

 

Detective Trooper Evan Johnson

Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Office: 802-748-3111

Email: evan.johnson@vermont.gov

 

Re: Traffic Alert - I-91 south

The roadway is back open.

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To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I-91 south

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 south has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 51 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 / Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3008607                        

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 @ 1551 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Southbound

TOWN: Brookfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mile Marker 38.6

WEATHER: Rain    

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Pravin Patel

AGE: 80

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pelham, NH

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Atlas

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Gifford Medical Center

  

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police dispatch received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 89 Southbound near mile marker 38.6 in the town of Brookfield, VT. Preliminary investigation indicated that vehicle #1 was travelling Southbound on Interstate 89 in the passing lane in a negligent and careless manner, causing it to hit a guardrail before hydroplane into a ditch. Patel was transported to the Gifford Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. Patel was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division on 12/16/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Negligent Operation. This case remains under investigation at this time.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Brookfield Fire Department, Barre Town EMS, the Agency of Transportation and Auto Clinic.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A        

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Orange Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/16/2026 @ 0830 hours

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Re: I 89 Sb Exit 19 closure-St Albans

The roadway is back open for traffic

Thank you for your patience

Regards 

VSP St Albans

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Subject: Re: I 89 Nb Exit 19 closure-St Albans

 

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State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St. Albans Barracks 

 

I 89 NB Exit 19/St Albans will closed due to a traffic accident for vehicle removal.   Details on the crash are not yet available.  The closure is expected under an hour or  until an update is provided. Motorists should seek alternate routes

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

Regards 

VSP St Albans 

St Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2006828

TROOPER: Cody Bellighiri                                                                      

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: Oct 13, 2026 / 1453 hours

LOCATION: I89 MM 113.6 South Bound

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Ricky Thompson

AGE:52     
SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Corinth, VT

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2022 Ford F150 and 18-foot enclosed trailer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Total loss to truck and trailer.

INJURIES

None

             

WEATHER: Heavy Rain

ROAD COND: Wet

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On October 13, 2026, at 1453 hours the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a vehicle into a guard rail with an enclosed trailer that had rolled over. The operator, Ricky Thompson age 52 of East Corinth, was uninjured and advised that the trailer hydroplaned in the heavy rain, causing the truck and trailer to spin out of control, striking the guard rail. The interstate was closed at Exit 19 while the trailer and truck were removed from the roadway.

The Vermont State Police would like to remind all drivers to reduce their when it is raining and when driving through emergency scenes.

COURT ACTION: N

COURT DATE:                  

COURT:

LODGED – LOCATION:   

BAIL:

MUG SHOT:  N

Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Traffic Alert - I-91 south

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 south has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 51 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.

I 89 Nb Exit 19 closure-St Albans

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St. Albans Barracks 

 

I 89 NB Exit 19/St Albans will closed due to a traffic accident for vehicle removal.   Details on the crash are not yet available.  The closure is expected under an hour or  until an update is provided. Motorists should seek alternate routes

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

Regards 

VSP St Albans 

Shaftsbury / Operation without Owners Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005503

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 at 0858 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Church Street, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Operation Without Owners Consent

 

ACCUSED: Pending                                              

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Susan Hopp

AGE: 73

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hoosick, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/12/2026, at approximately 0858 hours, Vermont Troopers were notified of an abandoned vehicle on Church Street in the town of Shaftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed that the vehicle, a silver 1997 Jeep Cherokee, had been stolen from Bennington Chevrolet on 10/10/2026 at approximately 1835 hours. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Trooper Jason Danielsen at 802-442-5421.

 

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).

 

 

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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 103, Wallingford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 103, Wallingford has one lane obstructed in the area of south of Old Turnpike Rd due to a traffic incident.

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 / DUI#2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008591

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Katie Finn                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 at 1738 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 North, Sheffield

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Takemoto                                              

AGE: 71

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were conducting routine patrols on the public highway known as Interstate 91 in Sheffield, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation and initiated a traffic stop. Troopers identified the operator as 71-year-old Amanda Takemoto. Subsequent investigation revealed that Takemoto was operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Takemoto was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Takemoto was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Caledonia Criminal division on 10/26/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior- Caledonia Criminal Division

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.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008594

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 at 2234 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stowe St, Waterbury VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Brenda Goss

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Stowe St in Waterbury, VT. The operator was identified as Brenda Goss (62) of Stowe, VT. While speaking with Goss, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Goss was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Goss was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on October 29, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/29/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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.