State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 11/30, Winhall has both lanes obstructed in the area of Snowflake Lane 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.
February 20, 2026
Traffic Alert - VT Route 11/30, Winhall
Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3000646
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: County Road, in Pownal, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI #3 Refusal, Reckless Endangerment, and Criminal DLS
ACCUSED: Leon Lovelace
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on County Road in the town of Pownal after an observed violation. While speaking with the operator, identified as Leon Lovelace, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Furthermore, Lovelace also had a child in the back of the vehicle. It was also discovered that Lovelace was driving with a criminally suspended license. Lovelace was ultimately placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, reckless endangerment, and driving with a criminally suspended license. Subsequently, Lovelace was transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Lovelace was later released on a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on 03/09/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 @0830 hours
COURT: Bennington 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 the arraignment time.
Rutland Barracks / DUI
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4001255
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Nathaniel Nevison
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 2/19/2026 at approximately 2359 hours
STREET: US Rt 4 / Journeys End
TOWN: Mendon
ACCUSED: Corey Turmon
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 19 February 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks stopped a vehicle for an observed violation. Troopers identified the operator as Corey Turmon, 47 of Rutland. During the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Turmon was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Turmon was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court at a later date and time.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: March 9, 2026 10:00AM
COURT: Rutland
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.
February 19, 2026
Williston Barracks / DUI Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A1001479
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: February 19th, 2026 / 1828 hours
TOWN: Winooski
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: I 89 N Exit 15
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Philip Hoffman
AGE: 55
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2007
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Camry
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front end
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Vanessa Mavraj
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Gladstone, NJ
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: None
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On February 19th, 2026, at approximately 1828 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were dispatched to the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash on the off-ramp of Interstate 89 Northbound at Exit 15 in Winooski.
Troopers identified the operator of Vehicle 1, a 2007 Toyota Camry bearing VT registration KFG792, as Philip Hoffman, 55, of Winooski, and the operator of Vehicle 2, a 2013 Jeep Wrangler bearing NJ registration E35GZT, as Vanessa Mavraj, 20, of Gladstone, NJ. It was determined that Hoffman had swerved and hit Mavraj’s vehicle at a red traffic light.
During the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment while speaking with Hoffman. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. Hoffman was then transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in the Chittenden County Superior Court on March 12th, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint #7120523 T23 VSA 1038
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Chittenden
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/12/2026 / 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.
Derby Barracks / Two Motor-vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A5000920
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026 @ 1650 Hours
STREET: VT Route 100
TOWN: Troy
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 101
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Good
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Shanshan Ding
AGE: 47
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Scarsdale, NY
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Highlander
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end damage
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Cherilyn Jenkins
AGE: 49
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front-end damage
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a two vehicle crash on VT Route 100 at the intersection of VT Route 101 in Troy, VT. Troopers responded and identified the operator of vehicle 1, a 2025 Toyota Highlander bearing NY registration MAS2428, as Shanshan Ding, and the operator of vehicle 2, a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox bearing VT registration KLN399, as Cherilyn Jenkins. Investigation revealed Ding failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and crashed into Jenkins. Ding was issued a VCVC 7120503 for the above offense.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7120503 T23 VSA 1048(b)
Trooper Richard Berlandy
Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829
802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov
St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR x3
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001479
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 2/18/2026, at approximately 1905 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lunenburg, Vermont
VIOLATION:
Violation of Conditions of Release (VCOR) x3
ACCUSED: Kyleigh Egan
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lunenburg, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 18, 2026, at approximately 1905 hours, Troopers were notified of a conditions of release violation in the town of Lunenburg. Troopers were advised of and subsequently observed, Kyleigh Egan (27), to be in violation of numerous of her conditions of release. Egan had was subsequently placed under arrest. Egan was transported to the Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Egan was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 2/19/2026 at 1230 hours and was released.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/19/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia County
LODGED: YES
BAIL: 1,000
MUGSHOT: 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 Nathan Rode
Vermont State Police
1068 US Route 5, Suite #1
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Barracks: 802-748-3111
Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 25A4004913
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson
STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Troop B West – Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: Multiple dates and times occurring in May 2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT
OFFENSES:
- Sexual exploitation of a crime victim by a law enforcement officer (13 VSA 3259 b1c)
- Attempting to obstruct justice (13 VSA 3015)
ACCUSED: Anthony Jackson-Miller
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stanstead, Quebec
VICTIM: Adult female
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police has arrested a former Caledonia County victim's advocate and current certified law-enforcement officer on allegations he used his position of power to sexually exploit the victim of a crime.
Anthony Jackson-Miller, 39, of Stanstead, Quebec, faces charges of sexual exploitation of a crime victim by a law-enforcement officer, and attempting to obstruct justice.
VSP arrested Jackson-Miller on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, and transported him to the Derby Barracks for processing. He was then ordered by the court to be brought before a judge for arraignment in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury at the court's earliest convenience, expected at 1 p.m. Thursday.
The investigation by the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations began in May 2025 following a report that Jackson-Miller, a victim's advocate from the Caledonia County State's Attorney's Office, had initiated a sexual relationship with a female crime victim. The victim's case was being prosecuted by the Caledonia County State's Attorney's Office, and Jackson-Miller was the victim's advocate assigned to her.
During the investigation, police discovered evidence that Jackson-Miller took several actions to attempt to obstruct justice after the sexual relationship with the victim concluded.
When these offenses occurred in May 2025, Jackson-Miller also was employed as a law-enforcement officer with the Swanton Village Police Department and the Caledonia County Sheriff's Department.
The Vermont State Police worked closely with the Attorney General's Office on this investigation, initially presenting a report for prosecutors' review in late June 2025. Follow-up investigative work continued until late November.
No additional details are currently available from the Vermont State Police. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Jackson-Miller's arraignment. Members of the news media should contact the Court Clerk's Office to confirm timing of the hearing. Questions regarding his work history and status should be directed to his employers.
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Williston Barracks / Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A1001433
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Keith Cote
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 2/18/26 1343 hours
STREET: Rt 100
TOWN: Eden
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Blakeville Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Brent Jones
AGE: 57
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Belvidere, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Forester
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front passenger side
INJURIES: none
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Brooke Therrien
AGE: 18
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end, drivers side
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers out of the Williston Barracks responded to a two car crash on Rt 100 at the intersection of Blakeville Rd in the town of Eden. Investigation revealed Brooke Therrien, 18, of Eden was traveling north on Rt 100 when Brent Jones, 57, of Belvidere pulled off of Blakeville Rd in an attempt to turn south onto Rt 100, in front of her. Both vehicles collided and Therrien's vehicle overturned. There were no major injuries sustained in this crash. Troopers were assisted on scene by members of the N Hyde Park / Eden Fire Department, Northern EMS, and Daniel's Towing.
St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2001124
TROOPER: Adam Martin
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026 at approximately 2050 hours
LOCATION: Noyes Street Richford, VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Kyly Ott
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 18th, 2026, at approximately 2050 hours while conducting patrol in the Town of Richford, Troopers conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation. During the investigation, Troopers made contact with Kyly Ott (23) of Richford, VT. Ott was known by Troopers to have an active warrant for her arrest.
Ott was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington where she was held on $1,000 bail. Ott was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Ott to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on February 19th, 2026, at 1300 hours.
The active warrant contained the charges of:
13 VSA 2501 Felony 1 GRAND LARCENY >$900
23 VSA 1094(b) Felony 1 VEHICLE OPERATION - WITHOUT OWNER CONSENT - AGGRAVATED
13 VSA 2002 Misdemeanor 2 FALSE PRETENSES OR FALSE TOKENS $900 OR LESS
13 VSA 2002 Misdemeanor 3 FALSE PRETENSES OR FALSE TOKENS $900 OR LESS
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 02/19/2026 at 1300 hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court
LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000
MUG SHOT: Attached
Trooper Adam Martin (221)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
February 18, 2026
Westminster Barracks / DUI Drugs
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001400
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026 approximately 1748 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 NB MM 22.8, Putney, Windham County, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI Drugs
ACCUSED: Amadou Nantoume
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bronx, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/18/2026, at approximately 1748 hours, while on routine patrol Troopers from the Westminster Barracks came across a disabled vehicle on Interstate 91, around MM 22.8 NB, in the town of Putney (Windham County), Vermont. Upon arriving on scene, Troopers identified Amadou Nantoume (25) as the operator. Further investigation determined Nantoume was under the influence. He was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. He was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on 05/26/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/26 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
Derby Barracks / Fatal Snowmobile Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A5000905
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026 / 1545 hours
TRAIL: VAST Trail 97
TOWN: Avril
WEATHER: Clear
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Groomed – good condition
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Charles Bond
AGE: 72
HELMET? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: E. Montpelier, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2026
VEHICLE MAKE: Skidoo
VEHICLE MODEL: Renegade
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end
INJURIES: Fatal
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 02/18/2026, at approximately 1545 hours, the Vermont State Police was advised of a possible fatal snowmobile crash on VAST Trail 97 in the Town of Avril, VT. Troopers responded to the scene and the operator was identified as Charles Bond, 72, of E. Montpelier. Bond was just previously reported overdue at around 1530 hours by friend who reported they were riding together and had become disconnected and suspected he took a wrong turn and last saw him closer to 11AM. Investigation revealed Bond was traveling east and went off the trail to the left, landing in a snow-covered ditch where his sled rolled, and landed on him. Bond was pronounced deceased at the scene. Beecher Falls Fire Department, Newport Ambulance and Vermont Fish and Wildlife all responded and assisted on scene.
Update No. 2: VSP arrests suspects in connection with fatal 2025 assault in West Pawlet
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 25B4006130
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes
STATION: Rutland – Bureau of Criminal Investigations
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: About 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: Newmont Slate Quarry, 720 VT Route 149, West Pawlet, VT
INCIDENT TYPE: Assault Investigation
VICTIM: Mark Ray
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Pawlet, VT
ACCUSED NO. 1: Richard J. Mattison
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
VIOLATIONS: First-degree murder; assault and robbery
ACCUSED NO. 2: Stephen J. Williams Jr.
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, NY
VIOLATION: Assault and robbery
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with an August 2025 assault in West Pawlet that led to the death of the victim, 54-year-old Mark Ray of West Pawlet, this past November.
The Vermont State Police on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2026, located Richard J. Mattison, 42, of Poultney at a home in the Rutland County town of Wells and took him into custody on charges of first-degree murder and assault and robbery. Mattison was brought to the state police barracks in Rutland for processing and was subsequently jailed without bail pending arraignment, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Rutland.
Mattison’s arrest followed the New York State Police’s arrest last week in Granville, New York, of Stephen J. Williams Jr., 38, of Granville. Williams’ arrest Friday, Feb. 13, was on charges related to burglaries in that community and on a Vermont warrant for a charge of assault and robbery arising from the attack on Ray. Williams was jailed in New York and is expected to be extradited to Vermont to face charges at a later date.
The Vermont arrest warrants were granted Thursday, Feb. 12, as the result of VSP’s investigation into the assault of Ray on Aug. 24 at the Newmont Slate Quarry, and his death Nov. 12 at Albany Medical Center from related injuries.
No further details are currently available from the Vermont State Police. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Mattison’s arraignment. Members of the news media should contact the Court Clerk’s Office to confirm timing of the arraignment.
***Update No. 1, 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2025***
The victim, 54-year-old Mark Ray of West Pawlet, died late Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Albany Medical Center in New York. An autopsy was performed Friday, Nov. 14, in New York. The cause of Ray’s death was determined to be pneumonia and severe traumatic brain injury due to assault, and the manner of death is a homicide.
The Vermont State Police investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing. No one is currently in custody. Investigators encourage anyone with information that could assist with this case to call the Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101 or provide an anonymous tip online at
VSP will continue to share updates as the case progresses.
***Initial news release, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025***
The Vermont State Police is investigating an assault that occurred this past weekend in West Pawlet. Troopers received a report of a suspicious incident at about 9:51 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at the Newmont Slate Quarry. By time troopers arrived on scene, the involved individual, identified as 53-year-old Mark Ray of West Pawlet, had been transported from the scene by medical first responders. He subsequently was transported to the Albany Medical Center in New York to receive treatment to what VSP learned were life-threatening injuries. As of the time of this release, Mr. Ray remains hospitalized.
Preliminary investigation conducted by state police detectives indicated Mr. Ray’s injuries likely were the result of an assault. The investigation into this assault is continuing, and anyone with information that could assist the state police is asked to call the Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional details are available at this time. VSP will provide updates as the investigation as the investigation continues.
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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE #: 26A4001387
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT #: (802) 748-3111
DATE/TIME: 2/16/26, 1428 hours
STREET: US Route 302
TOWN: Newbury
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Leighton Hill Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/VICTIM: Juvenile #1
AGE: 16
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 1993
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Escort
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Minor injuries
HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital
PASSENGER
NAME: Juvenile #2
SEATBELT: N
INJURIES: Minor injuries
HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR/VICTIM: Lynn Bushey
AGE: 62
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Concord, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 20128
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
PASSENGER
NAME: Juvenile #3
INJURIES: Minor injuries
SEATBELT: Y
PASSENGER
NAME: Amy Jewer
AGE: 42
SEATBELT: Y
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury barracks responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 302 near Leighton Hill Rd in the town of Newbury, Vermont.
Troopers arrived on scene after FD and EMS and located and identified the operator of vehicle #1 as Juvenile #1. Juvenile #1 suffered minor injuries, and their vehicle was totaled. Juvenile #1 was transported to Cottage Hospital for medical evaluation. Juvenile #2 who was a passenger in vehicle #1 was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for medical evaluation. The operator of vehicle #2 was identified as Lynn Bushey. Bushey did not suffer any injuries. Further investigation revealed that Juvenile #1 was attempting to make a left-hand turn and pulled out in front of vehicle #2 resulting in a crash. Investigation is still ongoing.
Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001376
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 approximately 9:53 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: East West Rd / Black Mountain Rd, Dummerston, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: Anthony D. Horne
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wardsboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02/17/2026 at approximately 9:53 PM, Troopers from the Westminster barracks were dispatched to the area of East West Rd and Black Mountain Rd in Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont for a one vehicle crash. Upon arriving on scene Troopers identified Anthony D. Horne (41) as the operator. Further investigation determined Horne was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of operation. He was taken into custody and processed at the Westminster Barracks. He was later released with a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court - Criminal Division.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/26
COURT: Windham
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
February 17, 2026
Update No. 1: VSP identifies man who died in Corinth; death no longer considered suspicious
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Vermont State Police identifies man who died in Corinth; death no longer considered suspicious
CORINTH, Vermont (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026) — An autopsy was completed Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington. The Vermont State Police is able to identify the person who died as Jeremy Kawalec, 25, of Corinth.
The medical examiner determined the cause of Kawalec's death was "gunshot wound to head," and the manner of death is listed as pending. Further investigation by detectives into this incident has determined that the death is not suspicious.
VSP has no additional information to share regarding this case.
***Initial news release, 12:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026***
The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Orange County town of Corinth.
The investigation began at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, when police received a 911 call reporting a domestic altercation at a home on Richardson Road. A state trooper responded and located a man unresponsive inside the residence. Emergency medical services personnel subsequently pronounced the man deceased on scene. The death is considered suspicious.
VSP's preliminary investigation indicates this incident arose from a dispute involving people who knew each another. Everyone associated with this matter is accounted for, and there is no identified danger to the public.
The victim's body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. The state police will release the identity of the deceased man following further investigation and notification of his relatives.
This investigation is in its initial stages and involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit.
VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional information is currently available. The state police will provide updates as the investigation unfolds.
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Berlin Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26A3001057
TROOPER: David Lambert
STATION: VSP-Middlesex
CONTACT#:802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 at approximately 1113 hours
LOCATION: Williamstown, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Theodore Smith
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time State Police received a report of a possible Abuse Prevention Order. Investigation indicated that Theodore Smith violated an Abuse Prevention Order by contacting the victim via voice messages. On February 17, 2026, Smith was issued a citation to appear in the Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 03/04/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE: March 4th, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No
Trooper David Lambert
Vermont State Police
Berlin Barracks
(802)229-9191
Update No. 2: VSP arrests suspect on murder charge in Hancock shooting
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Vermont State Police arrests suspect on murder charge in Hancock shooting
HANCOCK, Vermont (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026) — The Vermont State Police on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, arrested a man on a charge of second-degree murder arising from the Feb. 8 shooting of 45-year-old Howard Doyle in Hancock.
The suspect, Tanner Leary, 23, of Hancock, turned himself in Tuesday morning at the VSP barracks in New Haven, where he was taken into custody and processed. He was ordered to be brought to the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Middlebury for an arraignment at the court’s earliest possible convenience Tuesday afternoon.
Leary’s prosecution is being handled by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.
No additional information is available at this time from the Vermont State Police. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Leary’s arraignment. Members of the news media should contact the Court Clerk’s Office for information on timing of the arraignment.
***Update No. 1, 7:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026***
The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office informed the Vermont State Police on Monday evening that they have completed the autopsy in this case. The state police is able to identify the victim as Howard Doyle, 45, of Rochester.
The medical examiner determined the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was a homicide.
VSP’s investigation remains active and ongoing. The state police continues to work closely with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office on the investigation.
No further information is currently available. VSP will continue to share updates as developments warrant.
***Initial news release, 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026***
The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Addison County town of Hancock.
The investigation began at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, when police received a report of an altercation at a property on Bettis Road. First responders located a man dead in a vehicle near the scene.
Initial investigation indicates this incident arose from a dispute involving individuals who knew one another. Everyone associated with this matter is accounted for, and there is no identified danger to the public.
The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. The state police will release the identity of the deceased man following further investigation and notification of his relatives.
This investigation is in its preliminary stages and involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit.
VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
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