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March 1, 2026

Traffic Alert - Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Saxtons River Rd, Rockingham has both lanes obstructed in the area of near McBride Rd 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.

St. Albans Barracks / Request for information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2001112

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa

STATION: St. Albans Barracks  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: February 18, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Enosburgh and Essex Jct.

VIOLATION: Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 12:15 PM, the Vermont State Police (VSP) received a call about fraudulent use of a stolen debit card.  The Vermont State Police are looking to speak with the two people in the attached images. They were in the attached red Ford Explorer with a cargo tray connected to the back hitch. If you have information, please call the Vermont State Police St. Albans barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000763

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: February 27, 2026, 1422 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Exit 3, Sunderland

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Rodney Maurice Smith                                              

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manchester Center, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 27, 2026, at approximately 1422 hours, Troopers observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations and conducted a traffic stop. Contact with the operator, identified as Rodney Maurice Smith of Manchester Center, VT, prompted an investigation. Mr. Smith was arrested on suspicion of DUI - Drugs and processed at the Shaftsbury Barracks. He was cited and ordered to appear in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 27, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: April 27, 2026, 0830 hours            

COURT: Bennington 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.

Williston Barracks / Grand Larceny

 



STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1001372

TROOPER:  Kevin Rea                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/15/2026 / 18:14 hours

LOCATION: Cambridge Village Market, Cambridge, VT

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Charles Blondin

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

ACCUSED: Chad Limoge

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 02/15/2026, at approximately 18:14 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks received a report of a theft at the Cambridge Village Market in the Town of Cambridge, VT.  Numerous propane tanks were found to have been stolen from the market.

 

On 2/26/26 Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks and Wardens from Vermont Fish and Wildlife executed a search warrant at a residence on Westford-Milton Rd, in the town of Westford. Through investigation, Troopers developed probable cause that Charles Blondin (59) and Chad Limoge (38) committed the crime of Grand Larceny. The two individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Williston Barracks for Processing. Per the order of the court, they were issued conditions of release and a citation ordering them to appear in the Lamoille County Criminal Court on 03/04/2026, at 1230 hours for the above charge. 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/04/2026 at 1230 hours             

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: No          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Unlawful Restraint & Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000804

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Craig Negrin                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03-01-2026/0257 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree, Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED:  Benjamin Farrington                                             

AGE:     31         

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, Vermont

 

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 March 1, 2026, at approximately 0257 hours, the Vermont State Police dispatch reported a Family Fight at Lincoln Street, Pownal, Vermont.

 

Upon arrival, an investigation ensued, as a result, Benjamin Farrington (31) was arrested for Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree and Domestic Assault.

 

Benjamin Farrington (31) was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks and released on Conditions with a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: March 2, 2026, at 1230 hours            

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Not Lodged

BAIL: None

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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 the arraignment time.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #3

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001770

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/28/2026 at 00:11 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION:  US Rt 302 / US Rt 5

VIOLATION: DUI #3

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Currier

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bath, NH

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Wells River, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Currier. As Troopers spoke with Currier indicators of impairment were detected. Currier was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Bradford outpost for processing. Currier was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/11/2026 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Orange County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: No          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

Traffic Alert - Stratton Mountain Access Rd

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Stratton Mountain Access Rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of Entire rd due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001687

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Zachary Kunow                           

STATION:   Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026 at approximately 1829 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pikes Falls Road, Jamaica, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Liam D. Millette                                           

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manville, Rhode Island

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/28/2026, at approximately 1829 hours, Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Pikes Falls Road, in the town Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers located the operator in the area of the crash and identified him as Liam D. Millette, 28 of Manville, Rhode Island. While interacting with Millette, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Millette was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI. Millette was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 03/17/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   03/17/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – 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.

 

February 28, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

        

CASE#: 26B3000792

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                      

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: February 28th, 2026, at approximately 1920 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 7, Shaftsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Leonard Swerdlof                                               

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New York, New York

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks were conducting speed enforcement on US Route 7 near mile marker 17 in the town of Shaftsbury. The posted speed limit in that area is 55 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with RADAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 101 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Leonard Swerdlof (36). Swerdlof was issued a criminal citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 04/13/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/13/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001598

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacqueline June                            

STATION: Berlin                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026 1244 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR x 34, Criminal Threatening x 3 , Disorderly Conduct by means of electronic communications x 28

 

ACCUSED: Cormick Cantwell                                              

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VICTIM: State of Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, VSP Berlin received a report of an individual who violated his conditions of release. Montpelier Police Department located the individual, who was identified as 42-year-old Cormick Cantwell. The investigation led troopers to arrest Cantwell for suspicion of VCOR x 34, Criminal Threatening x 3 , Disorderly Conduct by means of electronic communications x 28. Probable Cause established that Cantwell had placed approximately 28 calls over 3 days to the State Police’s dispatch center, tying up valuable resources. Montpelier PD Officers and VSP Berlin Troopers subsequently placed Cantwell under arrest for the above charges. He was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later held on $1,000 bail, transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex, and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 03/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   Northeast Correctional Complex  

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Y

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001780

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                        

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/26 @ 1040 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 5 / Moore Hill Rd, Newbury

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Walker Beede                                         

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks initiated a traffic stop for numerous violations. The operator was identified as Beede. Investigation revealed that Beede had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody for suspicious on DUI - Drugs. He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was later released on a citation to appear.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/06/2026 @ 0800 hours           

COURT: ORANGE Vermont Superior Court, Orange County – 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.

 

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI #1- Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B4001567
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                    
STATION: Rutland Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

DATE/TIME: 02/28/26 at 1800 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 4, Killington
VIOLATION: DUI #1- Refusal

ACCUSED: Gregory Evans                                            
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mendon, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Killington when a vehicle was observed traveling 55mph in a posted 40mph speed zone via radar. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and the operator was identified as Gregory Evans (53). During the stop, Evans displayed signs of impairment. He was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. He was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 3/16/2026 at 1000 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/16/2026 at 1000 hours            
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland 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.

Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Crash Reconstruction Team

Underwater Recovery Team

Rutland Barracks

124 State Place

Rutland, VT

Barracks – 802-773-9101

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4001562

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: February 28, 2026, at 1727 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 4, Rutland Town

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Desmond Smith

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Queensbury, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 1727 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, conducted a motor vehicle stop with a vehicle that was the subject of a “Be on the lookout’ (BOL), and after Troopers observed violations. The operator was identified as Desmond Smith, of Queensbury, NY. While speaking with Smith, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Smith participated in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) and was ultimately placed under arrest. Smith was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Smith was issued a criminal citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: March 16, 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.

 

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI-Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2001015

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno

STATION: Royalton

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/26, 0636 hours

STREET: Hartland Hill Road 

TOWN: Hartland

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Jason Mode                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, State of Georgia.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 2/28/2026 at approximately 0636 hours, Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks, were notified of a man in the woods yelling for help on Hartland Hill Rd. in the Town of Hartland.

 

Responding agencies located the man and a crashed vehicle nearby. With assistance from the Hartland Fire Department and Woodstock Ambulance, the man was safely extricated from the woods. He was identified as Jason Mode (42), the operator of the crashed vehicle. Mode showed signs of impairment. He was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and was processed for DUI-Drug. Mode was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County – Criminal Division, on 4/14/26 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI-Drug.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   4/14/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor County – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

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

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001778              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: David Hastings

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/28/26 at 0942 hours

STREET: Route 2 W

TOWN: Danville, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Windy Acres Rd

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Roberta Cookhubner

AGE: 73  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate

INJURIES: None

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Larry Stewart

AGE: 79

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi

VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander Sport

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

 

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 0942 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 West near 912 US Route 2 in Danville, Vermont.

 

Investigation revealed both vehicles were traveling westbound on US Route 2. Vehicle #2 was preparing to make a left turn into a private driveway. Vehicle #1 was traveling behind Vehicle #2. As Vehicle #2 began its turning maneuver, Vehicle #1 was unable to stop in time. Vehicle #1 then attempted a passing maneuver, resulting in a sideswipe-type collision between the two vehicles.

 

Vehicle #1 sustained moderate passengers side damage and Vehicle #2 sustained moderate drivers side damage. It should be noted that vehicle #2 is property of the Caledonia County Sheriff's Office. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. There were no resulting injuries.



New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE#: 26B5000817
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Josh Gurwicz
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 02/28/2026, 0846 hours
STREET: VT Route 17 East / VT RT 116 South
TOWN: Bristol
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 116 South / Burpee Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: clear
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Tina Robinson
AGE: 49
SEAT BELT: No
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2009
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Forrester
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Driver Side Front and Rear Panels
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Porter Hospital
 
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: James Lane
AGE: 35
SEAT BELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Black River, NY
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: 4Runner
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy Front End Damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
 
On 02/28/2026 at approximately 0846 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Vermont Route 116 South and VT Route 17 East in the Town of Bristol. The investigation revealed that V#2 was traveling eastbound on VT RT 17. V#2 was traveling at a reasonable speed and subsequently made a complete stop at a posted stop sign before entering a four-way intersection.  At that time, V#1 was traveling northbound on VT RT 116 South and failed to stop at a posted stop sign before entering the four-way intersection. V#1 passed in front of V#2, and V#2 struck the driver's side of V#1 in the intersection.

All occupants were evaluated on scene, and Op#1 was transported to Porter Hospital for suspected minor injuries. Op#2, a passenger from V#2 and a passenger from V#1 were not injured. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol Fire Department, Snow and Tow Services, and CDR towing. 

OP#1: VCVC(s):         23 VSA 1048(b) "Stop or yield intersections" ($162, 2 points) No Seatbelt enhancement