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July 16, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005891

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, at approximately 2319 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 S MM59.2

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Elwood Rodrigues                                               

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Reading, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026, at approximately 2300 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Interstate 89 S near MM75. A Trooper in the area located the vehicle in question and observed the vehicle fail to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was conducted at MM59.2. The operator, Elwood Rodrigues, was showing signs of alcohol impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and at the conclusion Rodrigues was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rodrigues was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 30, 2026, at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:      N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: AVAILABLE

 

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

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

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Berlin Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A005890

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/2026 2228 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 110, Washington

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED:  David Henault Jr.                                             

AGE: 23

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 the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a restraining order violation at a residence on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington, VT. Upon arrival to the scene, Troopers identified 23-year-old David Henault Jr. nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed that Henault violated an Abuse Prevention Order. Henault was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was released with a citation to appear on 07/16/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/16/2026 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

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

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

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005299

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 70.8, Bolton

VIOLATION:

- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

- Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

- Reckless Endangerment (x2)

- False Information to a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Rashaundra Green                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quitman, Mississippi

 

VICTIM: Luc Dupuis

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours, The Vermont State Police received a report from a motorist, Luc Dupuis (38), stating a vehicle was tailgating him aggressively. As the vehicle passed him, he saw the operator of the vehicle roll their window down and point a firearm directly at him.

 

Dupuis gave a description of the vehicle and a vehicle registration. Troopers with the Vermont State Police located the vehicle driving northbound on Interstate 89 and conducted a traffic stop in the area of mile marker 82, in the town of Williston.

 

During the course of a roadside investigation, Troopers located and seized a handgun from the vehicle. Troopers were able to identify the operator of the vehicle as Rashaundra Green (29) of Quitman, Mississippi. Investigation revealed Green was driving in an aggressive manner and when passing Dupuis, pointed a loaded firearm at him while lunging over a passenger in her vehicle.

 

Green was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. Green was later lodged at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026           

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $10,000

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.

July 15, 2026

St Johnsbury / Multiple Offenses

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007538

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt Brennan

                            

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/15/26 1035 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford, VT

VIOLATIONS: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Access to Emergency Services and Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Yasin Ibrahim                                      

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:           

On the morning of 7/15/26 Troopers were dispatched to a family fight in Bradford. Investigation revealed that Ibrahim(24) had assaulted a household member, violated a no trespass order, interfered with access to emergency services and engaged in disorderly behavior with neighbors from the surrounding properties. Ibrahim was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bradford Outpost where he was processed for the aforementioned charges. Ibrahim was later lodged at NERCF for lack of $2,500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/16/2026 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Y NERCF

BAIL: $2,500

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.

 

 

Sergeant Sean Brennan

Patrol Commander

VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”

802-748-3111

1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819

 

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Derby Barracks / Injury Crash / VT RT 105 in Jay, VT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5003975                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup

STATION: Derby                           

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 7/15/2026 at approximately 1555 hours

STREET: VT RT 105

TOWN: Jay

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Leavitt Circle

WEATHER:        Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Colby Currier

AGE: 88

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Canyon

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Passengers Side (Minor)

INJURIES: None

 

PEDESTRIAN: Renee Orzolek

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

INJURIES: Serious (Not Life Threatening)

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/15/2026, at approximately 1555 hours, the State Police received a report of a crash involving a motor vehicle in transit striking a pedestrian conducting flagging operations for road maintenance. Troopers arrived on scene and learned that Colby Currier, operating a Red 2025 GMC Canyon, struck Renee Orzolek while she was conducting flagging operations. After gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, Troopers cited the operator Colby Currier for the charge of Negligent Operation. Orzolek was treated on scene by Newport Ambulance and transported to North Country Hospital for suspicion of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026 at 0800 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.

RE: Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

West Shore Rd has been reopened to all traffic. Please drive safely.

 

 

From: Bennett, Justin
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 10:49
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks on behalf of Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Dept.

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

West Shore Rd in the area of house # 4241 will be closed to all traffic due to a motor vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour.  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.

 

Rutland Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, Criminal DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4005468

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jakubowski                             

STATION: Rutland Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/26 at approximately 1349 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Clarendon, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Michael Greene                                              

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/15/26 at approximately 1349 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation on US Route 7 in Clarendon, VT. Troopers identified the operator as Michael Greene.

 

While speaking with the male identified as Michael Greene (39), it was learned he had an active in-state arrest warrant for failure to appear on the charge of driving with a suspended license. Greene was also found to be operating with a criminally suspended license at the time of the stop.

 

Greene was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Greene was transported to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/16/26 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Rutland

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $200

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.

 

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Royalton Barracks / Livestock Chicks / Request for information

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003596

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Chayan Flores                             

STATION: VSP Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 07/11/2026 at 14:56 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 in Randolph

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                               

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

VICTIM: Brandiann Cornell

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/11/2026 at approximately 14:56 hours, Troopers of the VSP Royalton Barracks were dispatched to a report of stolen livestock in the form of baby-chicks. They were believed to be taken from a residence on VT Route 14 in Randolph. An investigation determined that the chicks were last observed by Cornell on 07/09/26, then discovered to be absent on 07/10/26. The matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Det. Tpr. Flores of the VSP Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

St. Albans Barracks | Single Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2004499                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993 Option 3

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 at approximately 0940

STREET: VT Route 242

TOWN: Montgomery

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Purrier Farm Rd.

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Trevor Lumbra

AGE: 46

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: UNKNOWN

VEHICLE MAKE: JEEP

VEHICLE MODEL: GRAND CHEROKEE

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: TOTAL

INJURIES: NONE

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On July 13, at approximately 0940 hours, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of VT Rt. 242 and Purrier Farm Rd. Investigation revealed that Trevor Lumbra (46) of Montgomery, VT, was traveling Westbound on VT Rt. 242 and lost control of the vehicle due to a mechanical malfunction. The vehicle exited the roadway and struck a large concrete block and the vehicle came to a rest.

 

 

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-904-9598

 

Royalton Barracks / False Info to Law Enforcement

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003682

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode

STATION: Royalton                 

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, at 0849 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bethel, Vermont

VIOLATION: False Information to Law Enforcement (FIPO)

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Gilman

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 15, 2026, at approximately 0849 hours, Troopers assigned to the Royalton Barracks were on a routine patrol in the town of Bethel, Vermont when they witnessed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The operator of the vehicle originally provided a false name and date of birth but was later identified as Amanda Gilman (40) of Braintree, VT. Investigation revealed Gilman was civilly suspended. Gilman was arrested for False Info to Law Enforcement and was subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Gilman was issued a citation to appear at Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division on September 29, 2026, at 0830 hours. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 29, 2026 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Windsor County

LODGED: 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.

 

Trooper Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

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Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks on behalf of Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Dept.

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

West Shore Rd in the area of house # 4241 will be closed to all traffic due to a motor vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour.  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 - 655 rte 14 Woodbury

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
655 rte 14 Woodbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of area of woodbury lake 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. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI & Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4007522

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/14/2026 at 1857 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Broad Street, Lyndon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI & Arrest on In-state Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Leonard Kaleta

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Lyndon, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Additional investigation revealed Kaleta had an active in-state warrant for his arrest. Kaleta was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Kaleta was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and Windham County Superior Court- Criminal Division. Ultimately, Kaleta was lodged at NECC on lack of $200 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/3/2026 at 0830 hours & 7/15/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia & Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:  NECC

BAIL: $200

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.

 

 

 

 

July 14, 2026

ROYALTON BARRACKS / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B2003658
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Clark
Station: Royalton
Contact#: (802) 234-9933
 
DATE/TIME: 07/14/2026 at approximately 1149 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Stockbridge, VT
VIOLATION:
•     1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
 
ACCUSED: Joseph A. Fuster
AGE: 43
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, Vermont
 
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, Troopers from the Royalton Barracks were notified of a Family Fight in the town of Stockbridge. Investigation revealed that Joseph A. Fuster (43) of Stockbridge had assaulted a domestic partner.  Fuster was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Royalton for processing. Fuster was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility without bail and issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court on July 15, 2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault.
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Windsor County Superior
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: HELD WITHOUT
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 the arraignment time.

 

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Arrest/ St Johnsbury VSP

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007504

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley                          

STATION: St Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/14/26 at approx. 1423

INCIDENT LOCATION: Topsham Corinth Road, Topsham

VIOLATION: Arrest of Warrants x3, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Mischief, Resisting Arrest

 

 

ACCUSED:  Theodore Garrison                                             

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

VICTIM: Valerie Tofani

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a residence on Topsham Corinth Road for a dispute between 3 people. During the dispute Garrison smashed the windshield of a vehicle and caused a disturbance outside a residence. Garrison was located down the road and was found to have 3 outstanding arrest warrants. When Troopers were taking Garrison into custody, Garrison resisted arrest. 

 

Garrison was transported to Northeastern Regional Correction Facility and held for the lack of bail. Garrison was issued a citation for the charges of Unlawful Mischief, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/15/26         

COURT: Caledonia County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northeaster Regional Correction Facility   

BAIL: $600

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A4007489

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111 #3

 

DATE/TIME: July 14, 2026, at approximately 0000-0600 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2456 & 2523 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown

 

VICTIMS: Mark Turner’s Automotive & Auto Saver Outlet

CITY, STATE: St. Johnsbury , Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 14, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks, were notified of a burglary at 2456 Portland Street in the town of St. Johnsbury that occurred between 0000 - 0600 hours,. Initial reports from Mark Turner’s Automotive advised their blue 2008 Ford F-350 with a yellow “MARK TURNERS AUTOMOTIVE" dealer plate on the front was stolen. Investigation revealed that several catalytic converters were taken from both Mark Turner’s Automotive and Auto Saver Outlet (located at 2523 Portland Street).

 

 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Trooper LeBlanc of the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003940

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 @ 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Loop Rd, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Desiree Cady                                           

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a vehicle off the roadway into a field on Loop Rd, Troy, VT. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Desiree Cady (43) of Newport, VT. Cady displayed indicators of impairment and was subsequently taken into custody for Suspicion of DUI. Cady was later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/28/2026 @ 0830 hours         

COURT: Orleans Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: AVAILABLE

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003851

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/26 at approximately 2027 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Arlington, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Justin M. Redcross                                              

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/13/26 at approximately 2027 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was called to the Stewart's Shop in the Town of Arlington, VT, for a suspicious male.

 

While speaking with the male identified as Justin M. Redcross (31), it was learned he had an active in-state arrest warrant for failure to appear on the felony charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

Redcross was taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Redcross was transported to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/26 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $10,000

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.

 

 

July 13, 2026

Williston Barracks / Crash Investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE #: 26A1005256              

TROOPER: Quincy Chandler  

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

  

DATE/TIME: July 13th 2026 at 1534 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mogul Mouse Drive at Smuggler’s Notch Resort, Cambridge  

  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 13th 2026 at approximately 1534 hours, members of the Vermont State Police received the report of a single vehicle crash on Mogul Mouse Drive at Smuggler’s Notch Resort in the town of Cambridge.

 

Upon arrival, Troopers determined a vehicle had driven through a fence surrounding a pool and had become stuck in the pool. Notch Road Auto tow service was contacted and was able to remove the vehicle from the pool.

            

             Two individuals were reported to have minor injuries as a result of the incident. They were treated by members of the Cambridge Rescue Squad.    

 

Due to the age of the individuals involved, no further information is available.

 

 

WIlliston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE#:  26A1005251
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet
STATION: Williston Barracks   
CONTACT#: (802)878-7111
 
DATE/TIME: July 13th, 2026 at approximately 1314 hours.
STREET: Old Stage Road
TOWN: Westford
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Rogers Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dirt/Gravel
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED:  Donald Gross
AGE: 61
SEAT BELT? No
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT
INJURIES: Apparently Minor
HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
VIOLATION:
-             DUI #2
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On July 13, at approximately 1314 hours, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Stage Road and Rogers Road in the town of Westford.
While speaking with the operator, identified as Donald Gross (61) of Westford, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Gross was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to UVM Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of suspected minor injuries.
Upon the completion of processing, Gross was released with a citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court on September 15, 2026, at 8:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI, Second Offense. 
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A      
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court
COURT DATE/TIME: September 15th, 2026 at 0830 hours      


Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov