St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4003468

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper William Nally

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 04/09/2026 @1951 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 2, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: DUI # 1

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kirsten Mackay

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Danville, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop. As Troopers spoke with the operator identified as Mackay, indicators of impairment were detected. Mackay was arrested for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Mackay was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/27/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

UPDATE: Westminster Barracks - Missing Person

 

***UPDATE***

 

Mr. Bills was located safely shortly before 2am and reunited with family members. 

 

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003043

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Mark Pepperman/Sgt. Stacy Corliss                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/11/26 @ 2211 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jay Road, Townshend, VT

 

MISSING PERSON:  Bruce Bills

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks began investigating a missing persons case involving 78-year-old Bruce Bills of Townshend, VT.  Bills left a note for family members advising he had gone for a walk in the woods around 4pm.  At 10pm, the note was discovered and Bills had not yet returned home.  State Police, family members, and local search and rescue teams began to search the area surrounding the residence.  Bills is described to be an avid hiker and in good shape and is approximately 5'10" tall and 175lbs with short white hair and blue eyes.  There is no clothing description available at this time.  Anyone who may have seen or had contact with Bills after 4pm is encouraged to call State Police with that information.

Williston Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1002720

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                         

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 11^th, 2026 / 2314 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Davis Farm Dr, Jeffersonville

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile                                              

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 11^th, 2026, at approximately 2314 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 15 in Jeffersonville. A vehicle was observed traveling in excess of the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 70mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as a juvenile, 20, of Jeffersonville, VT. During conversation with the juvenile, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. The juvenile was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. The juvenile was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing, then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court and was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), which held a waiver amount of $185 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: Family Court - Scheduled            

COURT: Lamoille

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4003582

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Chris Santic and Trooper Jacob Fox                      

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 4/11/2026 at 2309 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 South , Newbury VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Hannah E. Miner                                    

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glencliff, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 4/11/2026, at approximately 2309 hours, Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation on I-91 south in the town of Newbury, VT. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that Miner operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Minor was taken into custody for processing at the Bradford Outpost and released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/29/2026 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.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

 

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

       

 

CASE#: 26A1002716

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic

 

STATION: Williston Barracks                  

 

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

 

 

DATE/TIME: 4/11/2026 at 2131 hours

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 96

 

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal 

 

 

 

VEHICLE #1

 

OPERATOR: Julia T Walters

AGE: 31

 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received multiple calls from motorists about a single vehicle crash on I-89 North. Troopers from the Williston Barracks located the vehicle at mile marker 96 approximately 150 yards off of the roadway. Further investigation revealed the operator, Julia Walters, had operated a motor vehicle while impaired. Walters was transported to UVM Medical Center for precautionary reasons. While at the hospital Walters was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Walters was issued a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court- Criminal Division and released.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

 

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/05/2026 at 0830 AM          

 

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

 

BAIL: N/A

 

MUG SHOT: N/A

Westminster Barracks - Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003043

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Mark Pepperman/Sgt. Stacy Corliss                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/11/26 @ 2211 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jay Road, Townshend, VT

 

MISSING PERSON:  Bruce Bills

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks began investigating a missing persons case involving 78-year-old Bruce Bills of Townshend, VT.  Bills left a note for family members advising he had gone for a walk in the woods around 4pm.  At 10pm, the note was discovered and Bills had not yet returned home.  State Police, family members, and local search and rescue teams began to search the area surrounding the residence.  Bills is described to be an avid hiker and in good shape and is approximately 5'10" tall and 175lbs with short white hair and blue eyes.  There is no clothing description available at this time.  Anyone who may have seen or had contact with Bills after 4pm is encouraged to call State Police with that information.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4002808            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On 04/11/2026, at approximately 1811 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Pittsfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Townsend Brook Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Alexander Delarosa

AGE: 18

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Edge

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Severe Front Edge Damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/11/2026, at approximately 1811 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash at 2715 VT Route 100. Through investigation it was revealed that Operator #1 Alexander Delarosa (18), was operating Vehicle #1 and fell asleep behind the wheel, colliding with a telephone pole.

The Vermont State Police was assisted by Pittsfield Fire Department.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A 

MUG SHOT: N/A 

COURT ACTION: No 

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. 

 

RE: Traffic Alert - i 91 sb

Both lanes of the roadway are back open.

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
i 91 sb has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 57 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.

Williston Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1002694

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet                          

STATION: Williston Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 11, 2026 at approximately 1227 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  VT Route 2A / Marshall Ave, Williston

VIOLATION: 

-             Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED:  Yasmine Shiffert

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On April 11, 2026 at approximately 1227 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation on VT Route 2A near Marshall Ave in Williston.  The operator was identified as Yasmine Shiffert (28) of Williston, VT.  Shiffert was found to have an active instate warrant for failure to appear stemming from the charges of Possession of Narcotics out of Windham County, VT.  Shiffert was arrested and transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $200 bail. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/13/2026 1230 hours

COURT: Windham County Superior

LODGED: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

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 Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

Traffic Alert - i 91 sb

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
i 91 sb has one lane obstructed in the area of mm 57 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.

Traffic Alert- Vt Route 100, Pittsfield

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Rutland VSP 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

Vt Route 100 is closed in the area of house #2715 and Townsend Brook Rd in Pittsfield due to a due to a crash resulting in wires down. 

This incident is expected to last for 1-4 hours. Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

St. Albans Barracks | Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2002267              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau

STATION: St. Albans                

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME:  04/11/2026 at 1436 hours

STREET: 5416 VT 105

TOWN: Sheldon

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: North of Danyow Rd.

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Overcast

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR:  Zoe Raymond

AGE: 22

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Tucson

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Brenda Jewett

AGE: 49

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Fusion

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2:

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

 

PASSENGER: Christopher Cross

AGE: 54

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On April 11, 2026, at 1436 hours, Vermont State Police, Enosburgh EMS, and Sheldon Fire responded to a two-car crash in the area of 5416 VT Route 105 in Sheldon. Statements from the operators and evidence on the scene indicated that both vehicles were traveling westbound on VT 105. Vehicle 2, operated by Brenda Jewett, attempted to turn around by utilizing a driveway on the eastbound side of the roadway. Vehicle 2 was then struck in the eastbound lane by Vehicle 1, operated by Zoe Raymond. Vehicle 2 was able to be driven from the scene. Vehicle 1 was towed from the scene.

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Williston Barracks / Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1002702

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                           

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 11^th, 2026, at approximately 1443 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Main St / Morristown Fire Department, Morrisville

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Daniele McAllister                                           

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 11^th, 2026, at approximately 1443 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks responded to assist an Officer with the Morristown Police Department near the Morristown Fire Department on Upper Main St.

 

Investigation revealed that Daniele McAllister, 41, of North Troy, committed the offense of Disorderly Conduct. While being taken into custody, McAllister resisted arrest.

 

McAllister was transported to the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department for processing. She was released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on May 13^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: May 13^th, 2026 / 1230 hours           

COURT: Lamoille

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.

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, through Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Megan Smith, 57, of Weybridge, Vermont was stopped by Trooper Jonathan Prack on Boardman Street in Middlebury on April 4, 2026, at 11:13 PM. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on April 20, 2026.

On April 7^th, 2026, at approximately 1643 hours, Trooper Michael Robidoux was advised of a citizen dispute on White Brook Rd, Sharon, Vermont. During the dispute, Matthew Tobin (age 46) was operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Tobin was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division on 05/12/2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

Vt Route 100, Pittsfield

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Rutland VSP 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

Vt Route 100 is re-open in the area of house #2715 and Townsend Brook Rd in Pittsfield. 

Please drive with care as Green Mountain Power is still on scene reconstructing and directing traffic. 

Thank you 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001584

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: April 10, 2026, 1819 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, MM 18, Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kelsey Anne Decker                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, NY

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 10, 2026, at approximately 1819 hours, on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, Troopers observed a vehicle driving northbound near mile marker 18 at a speed of 91 mph. The posted speed in that area is 55 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Kelsey Anne Decker (29) of Albany, NY. Decker was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division, on June 1, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 1, 2026, 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington 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.

Williston Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a VSP Cruiser

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1002629                                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Christopher Hein

STATION: Williston Field Station                           

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 8, 2026, at approximately 0817 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 South

TOWN: South Burlington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: North of Exit 14

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry blacktop surface

 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Emmit Swanson

AGE: 19    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hamburg, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Ponitac

VEHICLE MODEL: Vibe

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Contact damage to the left and right side of vehicle

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

VEHICLE #2

LAST KNOWN OPERATOR: Nathan Handy

AGE: 27     

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Contact damage to the left side of the vehicle

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Alex Persitz

AGE: 35    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Contact damage to the right side of the vehicle

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 0817 hours, Trooper Nathan Handy with the Vermont State Police was conducting a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 89 South in the City of South Burlington, just north of Exit 14. During this motor vehicle stop, Trooper Handy was speaking with the motorist he had stopped on the passenger side of their vehicle. During this time, a 2023 Ford F-350 (Vehicle 3) driven by Alex Persitz (35), was approaching the stopped police cruiser and began making a lane change toward the left to yield to the cruiser as designated under Vermont law. As Vehicle 3 was straddling the dotted white line, a 2009 Ponitac Vibe (Vehicle 1) attempted to slow down but was unable to safely do so, and subsequently drove between Vehicle 3 and the stopped VSP cruiser. This maneuver resulted in the three vehicles colliding while abreast of each other. During this investigation, there were slight traffic disruptions in the area.

 

The operator of Vehicle 1 was identified as Emmit Swanson (19) of Hamburg, NY. Swanson reported to the Williston State Police Field Station on April 9, 2026, at which time he was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Chittenden Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation.

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind drivers that when they are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with emergency lights activated, they are required to move over to the adjacent lane. If it is unsafe to conduct such a lane change, drivers must at least slow down.  

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Chittenden Superior Court Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: June 6, 2026, at 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.

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Christopher Hein

Special Operations | Crash Reconstruction

Vermont State Police

3294 Saint George Road

Williston, VT 05495

 

Email: Christopher.hein@vermont.gov

Cell: 802.760.0511

Phone: 802.878.7111 x4047

 

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Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B2001662                   

RANK/TROOPER NAME: TROOPER. A. Fraga

STATION: Royalton             

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 04/09/2026  20:15 Hours

STREET: I89 South

TOWN: Hartford, VT

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 4.3

WEATHER:    Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Gabriel Vestal

AGE: 19      

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, NH

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: 750i

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear end

INJURIES: Suspected Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: DHMC

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Andrew Pott

AGE: 35    

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burke, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: Kenworth

VEHICLE MODEL: T680

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 04/09/2026 at approximately 20:15 hours a FedEx truck operated by Andrew Pott, and a BMW 750i operated by Gabirel Vestal were involved in a crash on I89 South near MM 4.3. Preliminary investigation revealed the at fault driver to be Vestal, age 20 of Rochester, NH. Vestal was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment of suspected minor injuries. Pott, age 36 of Burke, VT was pronounced deceased on scene.

Troopers on scene noticed signs of impairment while speaking with Vestal. After investigation it was determined that Vestal had been operating under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. He was cited and released to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by VSP Crash Reconstruction, Hartford Police Department, Hartford Fire Department, Vermont DMV, Vermont AOT, Windsor County Sheriff's Department, Lyndon Police Department, Lebanon Police Department, Stockwell's Garage, and Duprey's Towing.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NONE

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Windsor Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026     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.

Derby Barracks/Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

  

CASE#:26A5001870

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Abigail Drew                          

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 04/8/2026 @ 1810 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Orleans, VT

VIOLATION: Instate Arrest Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Michael Cyr                                            

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 4/8/26, at approximately 1810, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Main St in Orleans after an observed motor vehicle violation. One of the passengers was identified as Michael Cyr of Brownington. It was confirmed Cyr had two (2) active in-state warrants for his arrest. Cyr was arrested and transported to Northern State for lack of $2,000.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/9/2026  130 hours

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $2,000.00

MUG SHOT: NA

 

Sergeant Abigail Drew

Patrol Commander

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

Traffic Alert - VT Route 108 / Lang Rd in Fletcher is now open

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 108 / Lang Rd in Fletcher is now open has no obstruction in the area of due to a traffic incident.

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.

Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4002750

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                            

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: April 10, 2025, at approximately 0200 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Veronica Moore

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 10th, 2025, at approximately 0200 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were notified of a family disturbance in the Town of West Rutland. Through investigation, it was determined that Veronica Moore had caused pain and/or bodily injury to family or household members. Moore was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Moore was cited to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on April 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: April 10, 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.