New Haven Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003112

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 388 - 4919

 

DATE/TIME: July 19^th, 2026 at 1334 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 7 / Dog Team Tavern Rd, New Haven, Vermont

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Frederic Villiard

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montreal, PC

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 19th, 2026 at approximately 1334 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were on patrol in the Town of New Haven, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling Northbound on US Route 7, at a speed of 85 mph. The posted speed in that area is 50 mph.

 

A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Frederic Villiard (30) of Montreal, PC. Frederic was ultimately cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Addison County Criminal Division on September 21st, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 21^st, 2026 at 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 / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/19/2026 at 0126 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N / Exit 19, Waterford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Hunter Locke                                         

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodsville, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/19/2026, at approximately 0126 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterford, VT when they observed a motor vehicle parked in a U-turn on Interstate 91 at Exit 19.  Troopers made contact with the operator who identified himself as Hunter Locke.  While speaking with Locke, indicators of impairment were detected and he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Caledonia 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.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006021

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                             

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 8022299191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026 00:18

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 14 Williamstown, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Ned W McCarthy                                              

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop. The Operator was identified as Ned McCarthy, 22 of Barre VT. Further investigation determined the operator was under the influence of intoxicants. McCarthy was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear in Orange Superior Court - Criminal Division for DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/29/2026 08:30     

COURT: Orange Superior Court - Criminal Division

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.

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1005401                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley

STATION: Williston                                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 18^th, 2026 / 2020 hours

STREET: Junction Hill Rd

TOWN: Cambridge

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mansfield View Dr

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dirt

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Savannah Martens

AGE: 21   

SEAT BELT? X

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Malibu

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Moderate

HOSPITAL: Copley Hospital

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On July 18^th, 2026, at approximately 2020 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Junction Hill Rd near Mansfield View Dr in Cambridge.

 

Witness statements revealed that the vehicle, a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, had passed another vehicle on a corner at a high rate of speed and failed to maintain control, causing it to overturn. The operator, later identified as Savannah Martens, 21, of Jeffersonville, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Copley Hospital.

 

While speaking with Martens, Troopers detected indicators of impairment and determined that alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. Martens was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. She was ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on October 7^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Cambridge Fire Department and Cambridge EMS.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Lamoille

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026     1230 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.

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007640

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                          

STATION: VSP St Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 at 7:48 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ruszin Dr, Concord, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Ethan Johnson                                         

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

VICTIM: Shawn Tetreault

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/17/2026 at approximately 7:48 PM The Vermont State Police received a report of a trespassing individual on Ruszin Dr in Concord, VT.  This portion of Ruszin Dr is a private road marked with signage.  The individual was identified as Ethan Johnson and investigation revealed Johnson had previously been trespassed from the property.  On 07/18/2026 Johnson met with Troopers at the St. Johnsbury Barracks and was issued a citation to appear in Essex County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/18/2026. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   08/18/2026 at 8:30 AM         

COURT: Essex County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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 / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007659

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill and Sergeant Crista Maurice                          

STATION: VSP St Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/18/2026 at 3:57 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Munn Rd, Bradford, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of Abuse Prevention Order x2, and Unlawful Trespass into an Occupied Dwelling

 

ACCUSED: Jakob Tanenhaus                                      

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, 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 received a report of a property dispute on Munn Rd in Bradford, VT. Troopers responded to the residence and investigation revealed Jakob Tanenhaus (36) of Bradford, VT was unlawfully trespassing into a residence, violating court ordered Conditions of Release, as well as violating an Abuse Prevention Order. Tanenhaus was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Tanenhaus was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 07/20/2026, at 12:30 PM and lodged at Northeast Correctional Complex with a $2000 bail.   

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/20/2026, at 12:30 PM         

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC

BAIL: $2000

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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 Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

St. Albans Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2004630

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: July 18^th, 2026 @ 1451 hours

LOCATION: Church Street Isle La Motte, VT

 

MISSING JUVENILE: Emma Aldridge                             

AGE: 14

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Isle La Motte, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 18^th, 2026, at approximately 1451 hours the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report of a runaway juvenile. Emma Aldridge (14) of Isle La Motte, VT was last known to have left her residence to stay overnight at a friend’s house on the evening of July 17^th. The following morning, when Aldridge did not come home, it was discovered that Emma had not stayed overnight at the friend’s house and was seen by a friend being picked up in an unknown vehicle at approximately 1700 hours on July 17^th.

 

Aldridge is described as a white female who is approximately 5’01” tall, 102 pounds with red hair and green eyes. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Aldridge's welfare. Anyone with information regarding Aldridge's whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact VSP St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006384

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/18/2026 at approximately 1645 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bunker Rd, Dummerston, Vermont

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                              

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

VICTIM: Matthew Hubbard

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/02/2026, the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks received a report of a stolen pint of maple syrup from Bunker Rd, in the town of Dummerston (Windham County), VT. The maple syrup was stolen on 07/18/2026 at approximately 1645 hours. Troopers are asking anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area of Bunker Rd during this time frame, or may have information regarding the identity of the individual in the photos attached, to contact the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 or via e-mail at Kieran.mcmanus@vermont.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at Submit a Tip | Vermont State Police or by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).

*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 Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / Cocaine Possession

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003775

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks         

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: July 18, 2026, at approximately 1825 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: McCulloughs Run / VT Route 107, Vermont

VIOLATION: Possession of Controlled Substance - Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Gilman

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 18, 2026, at the above date/time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations. Following a search, the operator, identified as Amanda J. Gilman, age 40 of Braintree, VT, was found to be in possession of misdemeanor cocaine. Gilman was placed under arrest, transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks for processing, and released with a criminal citation to appear at the below time/date/location for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 08, 2026 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUGSHOT: 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 / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005942

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 1453 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, East Montpelier

VIOLATION(S):

-Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

-DLS-C

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Barnett                                             

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cabot, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a vehicle operating erratically on US Route 2 in the Town of Plainfield. Troopers located the vehicle and identified the operator as Matthew Barnett, 41, of Cabot, VT. Investigation revealed Barnett violated his court ordered conditions of release and operated a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Barnett was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Barnett was released with a citation to appear on 07/20/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007630

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aremburg                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/17/2026 at approximately 1536 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ryegate

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Interference with emergency services

 

ACCUSED: Jeffrey Mills                                          

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, 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 July 17, 2026, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of an ongoing disturbance at a residence in Ryegate.

 

Investigation revealed that Jeffrey Mills assaulted a household member and interfered with the victim's ability to contact 911. Mills was subsequently located, taken into custody without incident, and transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC), where he was lodged on $5,000 bail.

 

Mills received a citation to appear at Caledonia Superior Courthouse on July 20, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/20/2026          

COURT: CALEDONIA SUPERIOR

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC, STJ

BAIL: $5000

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 Adam Aremburg

VT State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

802.748.3111

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003937

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin Shepley                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/18/2026 at 0126 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: County Road Stamford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Heather Scott                                             

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsfield, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were responding to a reported underage drinking party on County Road in the Town of Stamford. While responding numerous vehicles were located leaving the area and State Police made contact with the operator of a vehicle, Heather Scott of Pittsfield, MA. Scott displayed signs of impairment and was ultimately arrested for DUI.

 

Scott was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 08/03/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  08/03/2026 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

St. Albans Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2004576

TROOPER:  Christopher Blanco                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/16/2026 at approximately 1108 hours

LOCATION: RT 108 Bakersfield, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence, Criminal DLS, Grossly Negligent Operation & Reckless Endangerment

 

 

ACCUSED: Travis Sweeney

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 17^th, 2026, at approximately 1939 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks received information regarding a two-car motor vehicle crash in the Town of Bakersfield. On scene, Troopers identified one of the operators as Travis Sweeney (41) of Fairfax, VT. While speaking with Sweeney, Sweeney demonstrated signs of impairment. It should also be noted that at the time of the crash, Sweeney’s Driver’s License was under criminal suspension.

 

After a thorough investigation, Sweeney was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Sweeney was transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. Sweeney was then lodged at Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans on $500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 07/17/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B3003931

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

Station: Shaftsbury Barracks

Contact: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 | 0823 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT

VIOLATION:

• Violation of Abuse Prevention Order (VAPO)
• Aggravated Stalking
• Unlawful Trespass of a Motor Vehicle
• Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joseph T. Lingle

AGE: 28

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Wilmington, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 17^th, 2026, at approximately 0823 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were advised of a restraining order violation in the Town of Readsboro, VT. The investigation determined that Joseph T. Lingle (28) had come into contact with a protected person and had committed a number of other associated crimes. Lingle was subsequently issued a citation and was then transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF).

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at 1230 hours    

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: Included

BAIL: $7,500

 

*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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic assault and other charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A4007629

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Mark Pohlman

STATION:  VSP St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: About 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations in Groton, VT

VIOLATIONS:

• Unlawful restraint.
• Aggravated domestic assault.
• Criminal threatening.
• Unlawful mischief.
• Disorderly conduct.
• Violation of conditions of release (two counts).
• Aggravated assault.
• Resisting arrest.

 

ACCUSED: Tristan Garcia

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

The Vermont State Police arrested a man Friday, July 17, 2026, on multiple charges arising from an incident in Groton during which investigation determined he assaulted multiple people and damaged property at several locations in the Caledonia County town.

 

Tristan Garcia, 26, of St. Johnsbury was ordered held without bail at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury and is expected to be arraigned on the above-listed charges at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.

 

The incident began at about 3:30 p.m. when police received a call reporting a man had made threats and assaulted at least one person at the Groton Library before smashing a window at a nearby home. As responding troopers began searching for the suspect, later identified as Garcia, they encountered a woman who reported that Garcia was inside a nearby apartment with a family member whom he had threatened, assaulted and was refusing to allow to leave.

 

Troopers established a perimeter, worked to remove other residents of the apartment building, and attempted to communicate with Garcia, who was armed with a handgun and had access to additional weapons, including knives and firearms. The family member later was able to leave the apartment. Garcia subsequently ran from the apartment, at which point a state trooper was able to apprehend him while he was actively resisting arrest.

 

The various victims reported either minor or no injuries as a result of their encounters with Garcia. Property damage included broken windows.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following arraignment. Members of the media should call the court clerk’s office to confirm details of the hearing.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2004609

TROOPER:  Christopher Blanco                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 at approximately 1939 hours

LOCATION: River Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Roger Patenaude

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 17^th, 2026, at approximately 1939 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks received information regarding a suspicious individual walking on River Street in the Town of Richford. Troopers identified the individual on scene as Roger Patenaude (47) of Richford, VT. Patenaude was known by Troopers to have an active warrant for his arrest.

 

Patenaude was taken into custody for the warrant and was transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $200 bail. Patenaude was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Patenaude to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on July 20th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charge of:

 

-Unlawful Trespass - Land

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 07/20/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Re: Traffic Alert - Center St, Lyndon

The roadway is back open.

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From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 8:26 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - Center St, Lyndon

 

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Center St, Lyndon has both lanes obstructed in the area of between Cemetary St and the bridge due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

New Haven Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5003073

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 7/17/26, 1744 hours

STREET: VT Route 116

TOWN: Bristol

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Sycamore Park

WEATHER: Clear      

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Nicholas Preston

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 7/17/26 at approximately 1744 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT Route 116 at the intersection of Sycamore Park, Bristol, Vermont.

 

Preliminary investigation determined that the operator, Nicholas Preston (38), was traveling southbound on VT Route 116. The operator stated he was looking at his phone when his vehicle exited the roadway and struck the guardrail at the entrance to Sycamore Park.

 

No injuries were sustained because of the crash.

 

While speaking to the operator, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Preston was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 08/03/2026, at 12:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

VCVC(s): Pending

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/26, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

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