Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001915

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 at approximately 0052 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Parker Road, Brookline, VT

MISSING PERSON: Brinton Crawford

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookline, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Brinton Crawford, who was last seen leaving a residence in Brookline, VT, at approximately 2000 hours on 03/07/2026, with an unknown direction of travel. Crawford left on foot wearing a black coat, brown khaki pants, blue sneakers or brown boots. He was described as Caucasian, approximately 5’11”,  220 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. A photo of Crawford is attached.

 

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Crawford’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001881

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                           

STATION: Williston            

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: March 8^th, 2026 / 1820 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 118 / Old Deuso Rd, Eden

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile                                         

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 8^th, 2026, at approximately 1820 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 118 in Eden. A vehicle was observed traveling visibly in excess of the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 95mph, 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, 18, of Eden, VT. The juvenile was issued a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court and a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), which held a waiver amount of $668 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.

New Haven Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5000708

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1956 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2829 US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: Leicester, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Dominque S. Colford

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 23^rd, 2026, at approximately 1956 hours, Troopers received a report of a vandalism that occurred at 2829 US Route 7 in the Town of Leicester. Troopers discovered Dominque S. Colford (25) of Leicester, Vermont, had intentionally caused damage to a building located on the above-named property.

 

On March 8^th, 2026, Colford was located and released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 4^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of unlawful mischief.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/04/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

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. 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000909

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: March 8, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Gary Tate Hall                                              

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 8, 2026, at approximately 1312 hours, Vermont State Police was advised of a violation of an abuse prevention order. Through investigation, it was determined that Gary Tate Hall (54) of Pownal, VT, made contact with an individual protected by a Relief from Abuse order. Hall was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He was released and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division in Bennington on March 9, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: March 9, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Bennington

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.

Traffic Alert - VT RT 313

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT RT 313 has both lanes obstructed in the area of WAYSIDE COUNTRY STORE due to a tree(s) down.

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Missing Person Located

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000905

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: March 8, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Pownal, VT

 

PERSON: Catherine M. Bedford

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hoosick Falls, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 8, 2026, Vermont State Police was advised that a missing and vulnerable person, identified as Catherine M. Bedford of Hoosick Falls, NY, was seen in Pownal, VT. With assistance from New York State Police and Hoosick Falls Police Department, Mrs. Bedford was located safely and transported to Hoosick Falls.

 

 

COURT ACTION: No

 

PHOTO: 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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI, Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B2001142

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 03/07/2026 at approximately 1655 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dairy Hill Rd, Royalton

VIOLATION: DUI #4 or Subsequent, Negligent Operation, Interlock Violation

 

WEATHER: Cloudy/Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet/Ice

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to the report of a vehicle that had struck a tree on Dairy Hill Rd in the town of Royalton. Investigation determined the operator, identified as Jacob B. Jennings, age 41 of Royalton, Vermont, had operated a vehicle in a negligent manner and had operated a motor vehicle without an interlock device. While interacting with Jennings, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and subsequently placed Jennings under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Royalton Barracks and Woodstock Police Department, and released with a citation to appear at court at the below date, time, & location.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  March 17th, 2026, at 0830 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4002012

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar                      

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 03/06/2026 @ 2349

INCIDENT LOCATION: 85 US Rt 2 W, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs Refusal / DLS

 

ACCUSED: Joeseph Rushford                                          

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 6, 2026, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol when they discovered a gentleman slumped over behind the wheel at a gas station. Troopers Identified the operator of the vehicle as Joeseph Rushford (32) of Derby, VT. While speaking with Rushford, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.

 

Rushford was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Rushford was also found to be operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license. He was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 03/09/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 @1230 hours         

COURT: Caledonia

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 Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001451

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/07/2026 at approximately 2215 hours

LOCATION: Main Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jeremy Noyes

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 7^th, 2026, at approximately 2215 hours while conducting patrol in the Town of Richford, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks located Jeremy Noyes (46) of Richford, VT at a residence on Main Street. Noyes was known to have multiple active warrants for his arrest.

 

Noyes was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $10,700 bail. Noyes was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Noyes to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on March 9^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

13 VSA 3252(A)(1) Felony 1 SEXUAL ASSAULT - NO CONSENT

13 VSA 2591(a)(1) Misdemeanor 1 THEFT OF RENTED PROPERTY $900 OR LESS

13 VSA 3701(b) Misdemeanor 2 UNLAWFUL MISCHIEF GREATER THAN $250

23 VSA 1201(a)(2) Misdemeanor 1 DUI #1-INFLUENCE

28 VSA 302 Other 1 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

28 VSA 302 Other 1 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/09/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $10,700

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001974

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 03/06/26 @ 1558 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 MM, Barnet

VIOLATION: DUI, Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Kevin Monagle                                            

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canton, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/06/26 Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the posted speed limit. The speed of the vehicle was verified on Radar to be 100mph in a posted 65mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated; the operator was identified as Monagle. Investigation determined that Monagle had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. Monagle was later released on a citation for the above listed charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/23/26 @ 0830      

COURT: CALEDONIA

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

 

Traffic Alert - Killington access rd

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Killington access rd has both lanes obstructed in the area of from the fire house to west hill rd due to a powerline(s) down.

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 // Missing Person-Update

UPDATE:

 

After further investigation, Vermont State Police no longer need the public's assistance in locating Obryan at this time.

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001431

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle                         

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/06/2026 at approximately 10:00 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highland Ave, Richford, VT

MISSING PERSON: Brennan Obryan

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Brennan Obryan, who was last seen leaving a residence in Richford, VT, at approximately 1000 hours on 03/06/2026, possibly headed to the Starksboro area. Obryan left on foot wearing a black coat, black sweatpants, and dark blue Crocs. He was described as Hispanic, with black hair and brown eyes. A photo of Obryan is attached.

 

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public's assistance. Anyone with information on Obryan's whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Westminster Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1001871                                       

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Westminster                                 

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: March 7th, 2026 @ 1407 hours

STREET: U.S. Route 5

TOWN: Westminster

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Henwood Hill

WEATHER: Cloudy           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Kelsey Bacon

AGE: 19

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Highlander

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Alysia Barbera

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: 530xi

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police dispatch received a report of a two-car crash near the intersection of U.S. Route 5 and Henwood Hill in the town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers, EMS, and Fire responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation indicated that vehicle #1 was exiting Henwood Hill and was struck by vehicle #2, which was traveling Southbound on U.S. Route 5. Both operators were not injured during the crash.

 

The contributing factors and cause of the crash are still under investigation.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

 

Re: Traffic Alert - US Route 5 in Westminster VT

Roadway is back open.

Brianna Dyer

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

Brianna.M.Dyer@vermont.gov

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 5 in Westminster VT has one lane obstructed in the area of Henwood Hill Rd, Landmark Allen Brothers due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 45 minutes to 1 hour.  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. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4002018

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 03/07/26 @ 1027 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-93 N, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Arrest on In-State Warrant.

 

ACCUSED: Damyon Norway                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury was conducting routine patrol in St. Johnsbury when a motor vehicle was stopped for an observed motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Damyon Norway who was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The warrant stemmed from a failure to appear for charges of Burglary and Aggravated Operation Without Consent of Owner. Norway was placed under arrest pursuant to the warrant, processed at the St. Johnsbury Barracks and lodged at the NERCC in lieu of $2,500 bail. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/09/26           

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC    

BAIL: $2,500

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.

 

 

Traffic Alert - US Route 5 in Westminster VT

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 5 in Westminster VT has one lane obstructed in the area of Henwood Hill Rd, Landmark Allen Brothers due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 45 minutes to 1 hour.  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 - Interstate 89 South Bound, Northfield

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Interstate 89 South Bound, Northfield has both lanes obstructed in the area of MM 43.6 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.

Derby Barracks / Request for information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5001236

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kimberly Elmore                           

STATION: Vermont State Police Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 3/6/26 2100hrs - 3/7/26 0500hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: 23 US Rte 5 Coventry, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary, unlawful mischief, petit larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                               

 

VICTIM: Royer's Service Station

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Derby barracks were notified of a burglary at the Royer's Service Station. Troopers responded and learned that a masked male forced entry into the building through a window around 0045 hours, earlier that morning. Before leaving, the male stole over $300 in cash and $480 worth of nicotine vapes.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A1001721                          

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic

STATION: Williston Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 1241 hours.

STREET: Brookside Drive

TOWN: Jericho

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Raceway Road

WEATHER:       Clear and 28 degrees.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jason Choiniere

AGE: 30

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

 

Charges : DUI Drugs, Criminal DLS, Possession of a controlled substance.

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were called to a suspicious call involving 3 individuals passed out in a vehicle in the town of Jericho. Upon arrival Troopers were able to make contact with the individuals and have them checked out by EMS. After being checked out by EMS personnel the operator, Jason Choiniere (30), showed signs of impairment while speaking with Troopers. While speaking with Choiniere it was determined that he had a Criminally suspended license and was in possession of a controlled substance. Troopers then conducted field sobriety exercises on Choiniere, and at the conclusion of the testing Choiniere was placed under arrest.

 

Choiniere was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Williston for processing. At the conclusion of processing Choiniere was cited for DUI Drugs, Possession of a controlled substance, and DLS for 3/19/26 at 0830 hours.

 

Choiniere was then released to a sober adult.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden County Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/19/2026 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.

 

 

 

Trooper Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police Williston

3294 St. George Rd, Williston VT 05495

802-878-7111

 

 

St. Albans Barracks // Missing Person

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY                        

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001431

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle                         

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/06/2026 at approximately 10:00 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highland Ave, Richford, VT

MISSING PERSON: Brennan Obryan

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance locating Brennan Obryan, who was last seen leaving a residence in Richford, VT, at approximately 1000 hours on 03/06/2026, possibly headed to the Starksboro area. Obryan left on foot wearing a black coat, black sweatpants, and dark blue Crocs. He was described as Hispanic, with black hair and brown eyes. A photo of Obryan is attached.

 

The Vermont State Police is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information on Obryan's whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3000881                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin

STATION: Shaftsbury                             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 03/07/2026 @0024 hours

STREET: U.S. RT 7

TOWN: Glastenbury

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 22.4

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Dylan Niedecker

AGE: 31      

SEAT BELT? Y/N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Arlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front-end damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a call regarding a vehicle off the road on U.S. RT 7 in the town of Glastenbury. Upon arrival, Troopers located the vehicle off the side of U.S. Route 7 after it had struck a roadway marker. No operator was present with the vehicle. The operator was later located hiding in the woods, a short distance down the road from the crash. While speaking with the operator, identified as Dylan M. Niedecker, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Niedecker was ultimately placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Subsequently, Niedecker was transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Niedecker was later released on a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on 03/23/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/23/2026 @0830 hours       

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

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

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001806

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                     

STATION: VSP Berlin             

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: March 6, 2026, at 2218 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S Main St, Waterbury VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Barbara Curtis                                           

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marblehead, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were conducting traffic enforcement on S Main St in Waterbury, VT when they observed a minor traffic violation. Troopers identified the operator as Barbara Curtis (70) of Marblehead, MA. While speaking to Curtis, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and Curtis was screened for DUI. Curtis was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Curtis was released with a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 26, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/26/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Washington 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 9, Marlboro

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police Westminster 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

VT Route 9,  including Westbound and Eastbound lanes are REOPENED in the area of Hogback Mountain, Marlboro .

Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   

Please drive carefully. 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100 S, Wilmington

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 100 S, Wilmington has no obstruction in the area of VT Route 9 to Boyd Hill Rd due to a Roadway Re-Opened.

This incident is expected to last for Immediate.  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 9 Marlboro

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

Westminster Barracks

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

Vt Route 9 is impassable in the area of Hogback Mountain in Marlboro due to icy road conditions. 

This incident is expected to last for at least the next 1-2 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. 

 

 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100 N, Dover

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 100 N, Dover has no obstruction in the area of Penny Ave due to a Roadway re-opened.

This incident is expected to last for Immediate.  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 S, WIlmington

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 100 S, WIlmington has one lane obstructed in the area of VT Route 9 to Boyd Hill Rd intersections due to a weather event: ice/icy road.

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.

Traffic Alert Vt Route 8/9 Searsburg

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Shaftsbury Barracks 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

Vt Route 9 is impassible due to the icy conditions in the area of Vt route 8 in Searsburg due to traffic being at a standstill with the road conditions. AOT is headed that way with material. 

This incident is expected to last for an hour or so as we await AOT. 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 100, Wilmington, VT

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 100, Wilmington, VT has one lane obstructed in the area of Bluebrook Rd due to a weather event: ice/icy road.

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.

New Haven Barracks / Single Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5000909

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Iain Carr

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 3/6/26, at 1433 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: New Haven

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 17

WEATHER: Clear      

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Scott Hirschberg

AGE: 48

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cornwall, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: RAM 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end, totaled.

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 3/6/26 at approximately 1433 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were notified of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on US Route 7 and VT Route 17, New Haven. Otherwise known as the New Haven Junction.

 

The operator, Scott Hirschberg (48), advised that he was travelling southbound on US Route 7 when a vehicle in front of him suddenly slowed. Hirschberg advised that he lost control of the vehicle and exited the roadway to the left. As the vehicle left the roadway, it went over a snowbank and onto the train tracks before coming to an uncontrolled rest on the tracks. Hirschberg's vehicle sustained major front-end damage and was later towed by Middstate Towing. Hirschberg reported no injuries.  

 

VCVC(s): Pending

COURT ACTION: N