Vermont State Police - Blue Alert Exercise

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

BLUE ALERT EXERCISE

 

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, an exercise of the Vermont Blue Alert System will be conducted by the Vermont Department of Public Safety. The exercise will test the functionality of various components of Vermont’s Blue Alert system. Specifically, the VT-Alert system will send messages to the thousands of subscribers, the Vermont Agency of Transportation message boards will be populated with exercise information, and VT Lottery will activate their system to message their signs, tickets, and kiosks. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) will also be utilized to send test messages to TV and radio stations. As in the past, the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will not be utilized. 

 

Please note that during this exercise, phone alerts will only occur for those who have signed up for VT-Alert. Anyone who wishes to receive AMBER Alerts and Blue Alerts in the future, including the latest up-to-date information at the time of the alert, can register for a free account by going to the VT-Alert website: https://vem.vermont.gov/vtalert, or by signing up here: https://public.everbridge.net/sign-up?orgId=453003085617457.

 

For further questions about the exercise please contact:

 

Ronald LaFond, Director, Vermont Homeland Security Unit

Ronald.LaFond@vermont.gov     

 

Thank you,

 

Erin Gadhue

Deputy Director

Vermont Intelligence Center

188 Harvest Lane

Williston, VT 05495

Main: (802) 872-6110

Cell: (802) 798-9269

 

 

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Rutland Barracks // DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4008295

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zach Shaughnessy                              

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: November 3, 2026, at approximately 0135 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Godnick’s Grand Furniture, Rutland

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Robert Lavene

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 3, 2026, at approximately 0135 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, were on routine patrol when they witnessed a vehicle crash through the glass exterior walls of Godnick’s Grand Furniture store in the City of Rutland. As Troopers were pulling into the parking lot, the vehicle reversed and then crashed again into a stone landscaping wall and business sign. The operator was identified as Robert Lavene, 67, of Rutland. Lavene declined to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently taken into custody for driving under the influence. Lavene was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Lavene was issued a criminal citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM

             

*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.

Rutland Barracks // DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4008295

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zach Shaughnessy                              

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: November 3, 2026, at approximately 0135 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Godnick’s Grand Furniture, Rutland

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Robert Lavene

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 3, 2026, at approximately 0135 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, were on routine patrol when they witnessed a vehicle crash through the glass exterior walls of Godnick’s Grand Furniture store in the City of Rutland. As Troopers were pulling into the parking lot, the vehicle reversed and then crashed again into a stone landscaping wall and business sign. The operator was identified as Robert Lavene, 67, of Rutland. Lavene declined to participate in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently taken into custody for driving under the influence. Lavene was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Lavene was issued a criminal citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM

             

*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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #2 - Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005906

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 2, 2026, approx. 2106 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 17.0, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: DUI #2 - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Steven D. Gesner                                               

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thiells, NY

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle for a speed violation. The operator was identified as Steven D. Gesner (37) of Thiells, NY. Following investigation, Gesner was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Gesner refused to submit to an evidentiary breath and was issued a citation and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on November 23, 2026, at 0830 hours. Gesner was transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for alcohol detoxification.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 23, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility     

BAIL: No

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.

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006330

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno                          

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 11/2/2026, 1220 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sharon, VT

VIOLATION:

• Violation of Conditions of Release
• 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Connor Carlin                                            

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sharon, VT

 

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 2nd, 2026, the Vermont State Police was notified of a domestic disturbance in the Town of Sharon. Following an investigation, Troopers discovered that Connor Carlin (26) had caused harm to a domestic partner which violates his conditions of release. Carlin was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division on November 3rd, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/3/2026, 1230 Hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern Vermont Correctional Facility (SSCF)

BAIL: HELD WITHOUT BAIL

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.

 

 

Trooper Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police 
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - US Route 4 in Quechee is shut down from Deweys Mill Rd to Woodstock Rd

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 4 in Quechee is shut down from Deweys Mill Rd to Woodstock Rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of traffic is being diverted over Quechee Main St due to a crash.

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.

Berlin Barracks / Arrest on Warrant x2 and Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A3009166

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT #: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1515 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt. 302, Berlin, VT

VIOLATIONS:

- Arrest on Warrant x2

- Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Corey Couture

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop for a minor motor vehicle violation on Vermont Route 302 in the Town of Berlin. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Corey Couture (44) of Barre City, VT. Investigation revealed that Couture had two active in-state warrants for his arrest. Further investigation indicated Couture was in violation of his conditions of release by operating a motor vehicle. Couture was placed under arrest and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to appear before the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on November 5, 2026, at 1230 hours for violating his conditions of release. Couture was subsequently lodged at the Northeastern Correctional Complex on $5,000 and $200 bail for his two warrants.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/05/2026 @ 1230 hours.

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5,000 and $200

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 David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

New Haven Barracks / DUI - Drug: Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5004627

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026 at 2250 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / River Road

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug: Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Freddie Watkins

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 28^th, 2026, at approximately 2250 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with River Road in the Town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Freddie Watkins (41) of Burlington, Vermont. While speaking to Watkins, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Watkins was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Watkins was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 16^th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of DUI – Drug: Refusal.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County 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 #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008207

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler                             

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878 - 7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 1, 2026, 0040 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 S Exit 13, South Burlington, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Brandon Parrish    

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 0040 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were conducting routine traffic enforcement on Interstate 89 S near Exit 13 in South Burlington. Troopers observed a moving violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. The operator was identified as Brandon Parrish (45) of Burlington. While speaking with Parrish, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Parrish was placed under arrest for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and later released to appear in court on November 19, 2026, at 0830 hours at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 19, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden

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 / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008126

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler                          

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 29, 2026, approx. 1509 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 MM 81, Williston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2 and Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Trudo

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 1509 hours an erratic operator was reported to have struck a road sign while entering Interstate 89 N from Exit 10 in Waterbury.

 

Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop for an observed traffic violation. While speaking with the operator, Joshua Trudo (36), Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Trudo was screened and subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI. Trudo was taken to the Williston Barracks for processing where he was ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court on November 19, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: November 19, 2026, 0830 hours 

COURT: Chittenden

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 #1

CASE#: 26A1008225

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 2, 2026 at approximately 0025 hours,

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15 / Browns River Road, Essex

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile  

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 2, 2026, at approximately 0025 hours, Vermont State Police troopers were conducting a traffic stop on VT Route 15 near Browns River Road in Essex when a female juvenile, who was familiar with the operator of the stopped vehicle, arrived on scene in a white truck. While speaking with troopers, the juvenile exhibited indicators of impairment and admitted to consuming alcohol.

 

The juvenile operator was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for DUI processing. The juvenile was later released with a citation to appear in Family Court to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  Family Court Scheduled.             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008224

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 2, 2026 at approximately 0025 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15 / Browns River Road, Essex

VIOLATION:

-             DUI

 

ACCUSED: Mark Larrabee                                   

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 2, 2026 at approximately 0025 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of VT Route 15 and Browns River Road in the town of Essex after and observed moving violation.  The operator was identified as Mark Larrabee (20) of Colchester.  While speaking with the operator, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.  Larrabee was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Police Department for processing and later released to appear in court on November 19, 2026 at 0830 at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  November 19, 2026 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden

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 Brandon Sweet & K9 Havok

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A2007410 / 26A2007409

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Blanco

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT #: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/01/2026, 2034 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate Commons / Swanton Rd, St. Albans, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Kyrsten St Martin

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berkshire, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/01/2026 at approximately 2010 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle near the area of Highgate Commons and Swanton Road in the Town of St. Albans. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as Kyrsten St Martin (35) of Berkshire, VT. Further investigation revealed that St Martin had an active instate warrant for her arrest. St Martin was taken into custody and transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 @ 1300 hours.

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Derby Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5006315

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/01/2026 @ 0156 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 114, Canaan, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Roger Gary                                             

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Norton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle broken down on VT Route 114 in Canaan by United States Border Patrol. Troopers from the Derby barracks responded and observed the vehicle off the roadway. The operator was identified as Roger Gary (54) of Norton, VT. Indicators of impairment were observed on Gray, and he was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Gray was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later released on citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    11/17/2026 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Essex County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Rutland Barracks / Request for information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008255

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11-01-26 / 0423 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Champlain Farms, Pittsford.

VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: Unknown

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 1, 2026, at approximately 0423 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a possible burglary that took place at Champlain Farms in Pittsford, VT.

 

Through investigation, it was determined that two suspects forced entry into the store and stole an ATM from within the store, as well as other items, before driving off. The vehicle of interest is described as a maroon hatchback that headed northbound on US Rt 7.

 

The Vermont State Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the people and vehicle involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State Police Barracks at 802-773-9101, with information.

 

 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005860

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 1, 2026, approx. 0059 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 17.4, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Jayshawn T. Moore                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, MA

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violation. The operator was identified as Jayshawn T. Moore (21) of Westfield, MA. Following investigation, Moore was arrested on suspicion of DUI - Drugs. Moore was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks, and then to the Wilmington Police Department, for processing. He was issued a citation and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on January 11, 2027, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 11, 2027, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: No

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.

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006301

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                          

STATION: Royalton                

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/31/26 / 1952hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION:I 89 N MM 27.6

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Operating after suspension or revocation of license, Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate, Violation of Conditions of Release.

ACCUSED: Makayla Harrness                                            

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located a vehicle on the side of the roadway on I 89 north at MM 27.4. Indicators of impairment were observed while interacting with the operator, identified as Makayla Harrness, 25, of Randolph. Investigation revealed that Harrness has a criminally suspended license, was in violation of interlock device requirements, and court ordered conditions of release. Harrness was arrested and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being release with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division at the time and date listed below.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/26 / 0830hrs        

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: NA  

BAIL: NA

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 / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009110

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/31/2026 at 2142 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Applewood Road, Warren, VT

 

ACCUSED: Nathan Bedford                                

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Warren, VT

VIOLATION: Enabling Consumption by Minors/Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to Applewood Road in the Town of Warren, Vermont, for a report of an underage drinking party. While on scene, Troopers determined that Nathan Beford (54) enabled the consumption of alcohol to multiple minors and contributed to their delinquency. Bedford was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 10, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/10/2026 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.

Rutland Barracks / DUI Drug

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008250

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-31-26 / 1913 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dollar General, Poultney.

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Vaccaro

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 31, 2026, at approximately 1913 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were on patrol in the Town of Poultney, VT. A concerned citizen notified Troopers that someone was sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in the parking lot of Dollar General on Beaman St. in Poultney, VT.

 

Troopers made contact with the operator, who was identified as Jamie Vaccaro (40) of Poultney, VT. While speaking to Vaccaro, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Vaccaro was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Vaccaro was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/28/26 at 1000 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.

 

 

 

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

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CASE#: 26B1009608

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                         

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at approx. 2154 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-30, Dummerston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:  Elizabeth Annis

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a disabled motor vehicle on VT-30 in the town of Dummerston (Windham County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined that Elizabeth Annis (30), of Dummerston, VT, was under the influence of intoxicants while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. Annis was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Annis was later released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 11/17/2026 at 0830 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/17/2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: INCLUDED

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash * Updated *

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3009000                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora

STATION: Berlin                                       

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 1238 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Northbound MM 37.2

TOWN: Brookfield

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Esmirna Soto

AGE:  28   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Cory Haggett

AGE:  52  

SEAT BELT? Yes          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner

VEHICLE MODEL: M2

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 1238 hours, the Vermont State Police along with the Brookfield Fire Department and White River Valley Ambulance responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 northbound in the Town of Brookfield. While fire and rescue first responders were on scene and the interstate was limited to one lane of travel, a secondary crash occurred that resulted in injuries.

 

Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound when it collided with Vehicle #2, a Brookfield tanker truck, which was parked with its emergency lights activated to close the right travel lane for the first motor vehicle crash. The operator of Vehicle #1 sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The operator of Vehicle #2 reported no injuries. Operator #1 had two canines in the vehicle, one of which also sustained serious injuries, both of which were transported to the Country Animal Hospital.

 

At this time, the crash is still under investigation. Anyone who may have questions may reach out to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A