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February 12, 2026

Traffic Alert - Route 9 in Marlboro

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Route 9 in Marlboro has one lane obstructed in the area of Marlboro Colission due to a traffic incident.

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.

Berlin Barracks/ Burglary Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001051, 26A3001056

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock, Trooper Ryan Normile                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 @ approximately 0945 hours and 1023 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: County Rd. and VT Route 14 N, East Montpelier

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Pending identification                                               

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 0945 hours, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of forceful entry into an occupied dwelling at a residence on County Rd, East Montpelier. Homeowners observed a red SUV in front of the house prior to the entry. The offenders left upon realizing the residence was occupied. No injuries were sustained by the homeowners. Homeowners described two individuals, one male and one female. The male was dressed in dark clothing and had a dark surgical mask on. The female was described to be wearing dark clothing. Items left behind at the scene by the offenders were collected for further analysis.

 

Shortly after, at approximately 1023 hours, Troopers received a report of a male dressed in black, with a black mask, going car to car at the Park and Ride located at 110 VT Route 14 N, East Montpelier. The male was observed leaving in a maroon Toyota RAV4 with front end damage. The RAV4 was operated by a bearded male and occupied by a female.

 

Due to the proximity and matching descriptions, it is believed these incidents are connected. Vermont State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying these individuals. The public is encouraged to review any security footage that shows this area for the three individuals and/or the maroon RAV4. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

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 arraignment time.

 

Traffic Alert - I 89 Northbound, Bolton

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 Northbound, Bolton has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 68.3 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.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001065

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 at 1742 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Washington, VT

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: David Henault

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1742 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the town of Washington. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with all parties involved and conducted an on-scene investigation. The investigation determined that David Henault (22), had committed the offense of First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. While attempting to take Henault into custody he resisted arrest. He was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Orange County Criminal Division on February 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/12/2026 at 1230 hours   

COURT: Orange 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.

February 11, 2026

Traffic Alert - Us Route 7, Ferrisburgh

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Us Route 7, Ferrisburgh has one lane obstructed in the area of Round Barn Road due to a traffic incident.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Traffic Alert - I89 nb

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I89 nb has one lane obstructed in the area of mm23.2 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 // Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2000972             

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus

STATION: St Albans Barracks         

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/11/26; 09:02 Hours

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: I-89 S / MM 110.2

TOWN: Georgia

WEATHER: Snow  

ROAD CONDITIONS: Slush and Ice

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Nathan Stevens

AGE: 26    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Accord

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 09:02, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St Albans Barracks were notified of a one-vehicle crash on I-89 Southbound near MM 110.2 in the town of Georgia. Operator #1 Nathan Stevens (26) was traveling southbound in the traveling lane and crash blocking the left lane of travel. The investigation revealed, while traveling southbound in the right traveling lane, Stevens hit some slush on the roadway and lost control in which he veered off to the right guardrail. Stevens bounced off the right guardrail then onto the left guardrail, placing him facing east blocking the left passing lane. As a result, he sustained no injuries and provided no signs of impairment. Due to disabling damage to Stevens' vehicle was totaled with airbag deployment, his vehicle was towed from the scene. The left lane was blocked for a brief moment, and the flow of traffic was restored soon after.   

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Stones Garage.

 

 

 

BERLIN BARRACKS / SIMPLE ASSAULT

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000928

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026 @ 1426 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1913 Peacham Pond Rd., Peacham, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Patrick Gomez

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

VICTIM: Matilda Adelaide                                               

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police- Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an assault at 1913 Peacham Pond Rd. in the Town of Peacham. Further investigation into the incident revealed that Patrick Gomez, 63, of Marshfield, VT, committed the offense of Simple Assault during an altercation with Matilda Adelaide, 39, of Peacham VT. On 02/11/2026, Gomez was issued a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date and time.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/18/2026 at 0800 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division

LODGED : 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. 

 

New Haven Barracks/ Leaving the Scene of an Accident/ Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE #: 26B5000510
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 2/11/26, 0627 hours
STREET: VT Route 116
TOWN: Bristol
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cobble Road
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Unknown
 
VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Unknown
INJURIES: Unknown
HOSPITAL: Unknown
 
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR/VICTIM: Andrew Robinson
AGE: 24
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
 
On 2/11/26 at approximately 0627 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash in which one vehicle fled the scene in the area of VT Route 116 and Cobble Road in the Town of Bristol. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling north while V#2 was traveling south. V#1 ran V#2 off the roadway, causing a crash. V#1 then fled the scene. No injuries resulted.
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919 or leave an anonymous tip at the link below.

 
VCVC(s): Pending
COURT ACTION: Pending

New Haven Barracks/ Leaving the Scene of an Accident/ Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE #: 26B5000512
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 2/11/26, 0833 hours
STREET: VT Route 30
TOWN: Cornwall
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cider Mill Road
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Unknown
 
VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown
VEHICLE MAKE: Unknown
VEHICLE MODEL: Flatbed wrecker
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Unknown
INJURIES: Unknown
HOSPITAL: Unknown
 
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR/VICTIM: Samantha Lafave
AGE: 37
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, VT
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Legacy
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Driver's side contact damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
 
On 2/11/26 at approximately 0833 hours, Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash in which one vehicle fled the scene in the area of VT Route 30 and Cider Mill Road in the Town of Cornwall. Investigation revealed V#1 and V#2 were both traveling north when V#1 lost control. The flatbed of V#1 struck the driver's side of V#2. V#1 then fled the scene. No injuries resulted.
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919 or leave an anonymous tip at the link below.

 
VCVC(s): Pending
COURT ACTION: Pending

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B4000953                    

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry and Sgt. Blake Cushing

STATION: Rutland                          

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: On 2/11/2026, at approximately 0811 hours

STREET: VT Route 22A

TOWN: Benson

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 144

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Snow     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kasey Fredette

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Elantra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Severe rear end, right side and front end damage.

INJURIES: Y

HOSPITAL: Y

 

V#1, Passenger 1: Alex Fredette

Age: 29

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

Vehicle #2

OPERATOR: Steven Kekus

AGE: 42

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hampton, NY

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tundra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Severe rear front end damage, moderate left side damage.

INJURIES: Y

HOSPITAL: Y

V#2, Passenger #1: Cristen Zekus 

Age: 40

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hampton, NY

 

V#2, Passenger #2: Juvenile

Age: 15

Seatbelt: Y

 

V#2, Passenger #3: Juvenile

Age: 12

Seatbelt: Y

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 2/11/2026, at approximately 0811 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a two vehicle crash on VT Route 22A in the town of Benson.

Through investigation, it was determined that Operator #1 (Fredette) was operating vehicle #1, traveling southbound on VT Route 22A. Operator #1 (Freddete) was unable to maintain her lane of travel and struck vehicle #2 as it traveled northbound. Vehicle #1 had severe front-end, right side and rear end damage. Operator #1 and passenger #1 had injuries and were transported to the hospital. Vehicle #2 had severe front-end and moderate left-side damage. Operator #2 and passengers #2, #3, and #4 had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital.  Multiple hospitals were used: Rutland Regional Medical Center and Porter Hospital.  We were assisted on scene by Benson and Fair Haven Fire personnel and Beson and Fair Haven Rescue.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A         

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: No

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Re: Traffic Alert - Georgia

Roadway is back open

Brady Pugh

Emergency Communications Dispatcher 

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 Saint George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

O: 802.878.7111 / F: 802.878.3173




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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Georgia has one lane obstructed in the area of Mile Marker 110.2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Traffic Alert - Georgia

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Georgia has one lane obstructed in the area of Mile Marker 110.2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1001200                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley

STATION: Williston                                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 11th, 2026 / 0216 hours

STREET: VT Rt 15

TOWN: Cambridge

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Putnam Rd

WEATHER: Snow        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snowy

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Leighton Green

AGE: 28     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi

VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:  

 

On February 11th, 2026, at approximately 0216 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the report of a vehicle off the roadway on VT Rt 15 near Putnam Rd. Cambridge EMS evaluated the operator and suspected that he may be impaired. They completed their evaluation and departed the scene.

 

Troopers identified the operator as Leighton Green, 28, of Johnson. While speaking with the operator, Troopers noticed multiple signs of impairment. Green was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Green was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 4th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: 7119717 - T23 VSA 1038

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Lamoille

COURT DATE/TIME: March 4th, 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.

 

 

Derby Barracks / First Degree Agg Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/10/2026 @ 2100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 14 N, Coventry, VT

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Sousie                                           

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, 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 the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance on VT Rt 14, Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed Joshua Sousie attempted to cause serious bodily injury to a household member and placed other household members in fear. Sousie was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later held at Northern State Correctional for $5,000 Bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   02/11/2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Orleans District Court

LODGED - LOCATION:      Northern State Correctional

BAIL: $5,000

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 Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001203

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs       

STATION: Westminster                   

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/10/2026 @ 9:20 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Muzzey Road, Westminster, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Tristen F. Long       

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wilmington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/10/2026 at 9:20 pm, the Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance located on Muzzey Road in Westminster, (Windham County), VT. Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster barracks responded, and conducted an investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that Tristen F. Long, 31, of Wilmington, VT, had violated Court ordered conditions of release.

Long was arrested for violation of conditions of release and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster for processing.  

Long was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on February 11th, 2026, at 12:30 pm to answer for the above charge. Long was issued a new set of conditions of release and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: February 11, 2026 @ 12:30 pm           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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 Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov

 

February 10, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3001014

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                         

STATION: Berlin                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/09/2026 2033 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple St, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order x2, Unlawful Trespass into an occupied dwelling

 

ACCUSED: Robert Farnsworth                                               

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, 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, VSP- Berlin received a report of a Relief from Abuse (RFA) order violation. Subsequent investigation revealed that Robert Farnsworth committed the offenses of Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order x2, and Unlawful Trespass into an occupied dwelling. On 02/10/2026 at 1900 hours, Troopers located and arrested Farnsworth and brought him back to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 02/12/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:02/12/2026 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N     

BAIL: N

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.

Traffic Alert - I89 SB

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I89 SB has one lane obstructed in the area of EXIT 8 due to a traffic 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.

Traffic Alert - 1721 Vt Route 11, Londonderry

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
1721 Vt Route 11, Londonderry has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Traffic Alert - 1721 Vt Route 11, Londonderry

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
1721 Vt Route 11, Londonderry has both lanes obstructed in the area of 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 Johnsbury Barracks / 1st degree aggravated domestic assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#:26A4001194

TROOPER: Jacob Fox and Nathan Rode                   

STATION: VSP-Saint Johnsbury              

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 2/10/2026 0220 hours

LOCATION: Lunenburg, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Russell Silva

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lunenburg, VT 

 

VICTIM: (VSP does not release the information of Victims of Domestic Assault)

AGE: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethlehem, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury Barracks were notified of an aggravated assault at an address on W Main St in Lunenburg, VT. Troopers responded to the scene and learned that the victim had been assaulted by a domestic partner.  Silva was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks for processing. Silva was arraigned for the above offense and was ordered held without bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: 02/10/2026

COURT: Essex County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Complex

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Sergeant Mark Pohlman

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

VSP BCI Troop B West -New Haven / Aggravated Sexual Assault w/ child, Sexual Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5004607

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Ryan Normile

STATION: BCI Troop B West - New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919

 

INCIDENT DATES:

 

-Summer 2023

-June to August 2025

 

TOWN: Orwell

 

ACCUSED: Christian Leggett 

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridport, VT

VIOLATION(S):  Sexual Assault

 

ACCUSED: Therran Leggett

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridport, VT

VIOLATION(S): Aggravated Sexual Assault w/ Child

 

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

sexual offenses or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 18, 2025, Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assigned to the New Haven Barracks, began an investigation into a reported sexual assault. After investigation, it was determined that Christian Leggett (25) had unlawful sexual contact with a juvenile during the summer of 2023. It was also determined that Therran Leggett (27) had unlawful sexual contact with the same juvenile from June 2025 to August 2025.

 

On February 10, 2026, both Chirstian and Therran were issued citations to appear before the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 17, 2026.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 @ 1230

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT(S): Not 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. 

 

 

Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1001176

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Westminster Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/09/2026 @ 2101 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East West Rd, Dummerston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Noel Tetreault                                            

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/09/2026, at approximately 2101 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of an intoxicated driver that had left a residence in the town of Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers patrolled the area in search of the vehicle. Shortly after, Troopers were advised that the vehicle had returned to the residence. Troopers arrived on scene and observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Noel Tetreault (39) of Dummerston, VT. Investigation revealed that Tetreault had operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Tetreault was arrested and subsequently transported back to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Tetreault was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 02/24/2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Criminal Refusal.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: 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.

St. Albans Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2000947

TROOPER: Bodey Towle                                                       

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 9th, 2026 23:43 hours

LOCATION: Mill River Rd / Georgia Shore Rd, Georgia

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Meranda Lavoie

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Honda Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front-End

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD COND: Dry

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On February 9th, 2026, at 23:43 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a reported single-vehicle crash on Mill River Rd in the Town of Georgia. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2009 Honda Civic that had slid off the roadway, causing damage to the front-end of the vehicle.

Investigation determined that the vehicle was being operated by Meranda Lavoie (39) of St. Albans, VT.   Troopers were assisted on scene by Stone’s Towing.

 

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993