VSP News Releases

The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

March 16, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4002340

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 @ approximately 1942 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon

VIOLATION: 2^nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault x2 and Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Ronald Nelson

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received report of a family fight from a residence located in the town of Lyndon, Vermont. Investigation revealed Ronald Nelson had physically harmed a household member and was subsequently taken into custody for Domestic Assault. Nelson was transported to the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Nelson was given a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Criminal Court on 03/16/2026 at 12:30 pm and lodged at NECC on lack of $5000 bail.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $5000

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

March 15, 2026

Royalton Barracks / DUI & Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B2001244

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 @ approximately 1715 hours

STREET/ROAD/INTERSTATE: I-91 NB near MM 80.4

TOWN: Norwich

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Shannon C. Gaetz

AGE: 48

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT

OFFENSE(S): DUI #1, Negligent Operation

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front end, passenger, and driver side

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State – Royalton Barracks were dispatched to the report of a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 91 near milemarker 80.4 northbound. Following investigation, Troopers determined the operator, identified as Shannon Gaetz, age 48 of Corinth, VT, had operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner. While on scene, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Gaetz was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI, transported to the Hartford Police Department for processing, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date/time.

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Windsor (at White River Jct)

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 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.

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A3002091

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Lambert

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 @ 1946 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marshfield Road, Calais, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1, Resisting Arrest, and False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities

ACCUSED: Noah Humphries-Lepage

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/15/2026 at approximately 1946 hours, Trooper’s from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Marshfield Road in the Town of Calais. Upon arrival, the operator was not on scene. Subsequently, the operator and her boyfriend, Noah Humphries-Lepage of Marshfield, arrived on scene in a different vehicle. Troopers identified Humphries-Lepage as the operator of the uninvolved vehicle. He displayed signs of impairment, and Troopers arrested him for suspicion of DUI. Humphries-Lepage resisted arrest and provided false information to law enforcement. He was subsequently brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing and was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division on 04/02/2026 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/02/2026 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: 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.

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B5001042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 at 1943 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Sawmill Road / Vail Road

TOWN/STATE: Orwell, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Paxton Taube

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 15^th, 2026, at approximately 1943 hours, the Vermont State Police were conducting a fatal crash investigation on Old Sawmill Road near the intersection with Vail Road in the Town of Orwell. During the course of this investigation, Troopers spoke with Paxton Taube (28) of Orwell, Vermont. While speaking with Taube, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and learned Taube had driven a vehicle upon a public highway before arriving at the scene.

Taube was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Taube was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 30^th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Addison 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.

New Haven Barracks/Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B5001041

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 3/15/26 @ 1733 hours.

STREET: Old Sawmill Road

TOWN: Orwell

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Vail Road

WEATHER: Clear and Dry.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Gravel Roadway

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Aron G. Therrien

AGE: 27

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, Vermont.

VIOLATION: Pending

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:

INJURIES: Serious Life-Threatening injuries.

HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center

PASSENGER: Michael Guess

Age: 28

Seatbelt: Unknown

Injuries: Fatal Injuries

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 3/15/26 at approximately 17:33 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported single vehicle crash with entrapment and injuries on Old Sawmill Road near the intersection with Vail Road in the Town of Orwell, Vermont. Upon Troopers’ arrival on scene, both occupants were still inside and entrapped inside the vehicle as Vehicle 1 was pressed up against several trees. Members of the Orwell Fire Department were able to extricate the passengers of the vehicle, who was later identified as Michael Guess of Brandon. Guess subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased on the scene.

Members of the Orwell Fire Department along with members of the Orwell First Response were able to extricate the operator of the vehicle (Therrien), who was subsequently life flighted to UVM Medical Center to receive treatment for his life-threatening injuries.

This investigation is still ongoing and in the beginning stages, however, alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors to this crash.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks at 802 388 4919.

*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 Joseph Szarejko (413)

Vermont State Police

Troop "B" New Haven Barracks

Phone # (802) 388-4919

FAX # (802) 453-7918

Joseph.T.Szarejko@vermont.gov

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2001634

TROOPER: Bodey Towle

STATION: St Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 at approximately 21:30 hours

LOCATION: Old Orchard Rd St. Albans, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Dylan Sordiff-Shand

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 15^th, 2026, at approximately 21:30 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks encountered Dylan Sordiff-Shand of Enosburgh, VT. Sordiff-Shand was known to have an active warrant for his arrest.

Sordiff-Shand was taken into custody for the warrant and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton, where he was held on $200 bail. Sordiff-Shand was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Sordiff-Shand to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on March 16^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

The active warrants contained the charges of:

23 VSA 674(a)(1) Misdemeanor 1 VEHICLE OPERATION – LICENSE SUSPENDED

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/16/2026 at 1300 hours

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: None

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Re: Traffic Alert - Old Sawmill Rd in Orwell

The roadway is now open.

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Old Sawmill Rd in Orwell has both lanes obstructed in the area of Vail Rd due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 hours. Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Lewd and Lascivious Conduct x3

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4002316

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 03/14/26 @ 2248 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Comfort Inn, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Lewd and Lascivious Conduct X3

ACCUSED: Rick Martin

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Griswold, CT

VICTIM: Multiple female victims, varying ages

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn for the report of a male exposing himself to females in the pool area. Upon arrival Troopers identified Martin as the person of interest through witness statements. Investigation revealed Martin had committed the offense of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct X3. Martin was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks. Martin was ordered to be held on lack of $500 bail. Martin was lodged at Northeast Correctional Complex.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/26 @ 1230 Hours

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $500

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.

Rutland Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B4001960

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: March 15, 2026, at 0152 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Mountain Road, Killington

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Christopher Colello

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, NY

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 15, 2026, at approximately 0152 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on East Mountain Road in Killington. Troopers identified the operator as Christopher Colello (43) of Huntington, NY. While speaking with Colello, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Colello was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI. Colello was released with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 30th, 2026, at 1000 hours.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM

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

Traffic Alert - Old Sawmill Rd in Orwell

Shaftsbury Barracks / Single-vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B3000984

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini

STATION: Shaftsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

DATE/TIME: March 14, 2026, 1638 hours

STREET: VT Route 9

TOWN: Searsburg, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Lind Lane

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 4.6

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet, snowy

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Mattilyn Anne Marie Potter

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hoosick Falls, NY

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Elantra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger side, especially to the wheel

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1638 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Searsburg, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that the operator, Mattilyn Potter (24) of Hoosick Falls, NY, lost control of the vehicle due to the wet highway surface. The vehicle struck a guardrail and sustained damage to the passenger's side.

There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage.

COURT ACTION: No

Rutland Barracks / DUI / Cruelty to a Child

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B4001935

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: 03-14-26 / 1506 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sunoco / West Rutland

VIOLATION: DUI / Cruelty to a Child

ACCUSED: Kimberly Butler

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

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

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were on patrol on Business 4 in the Town of West Rutland when they observed a motor vehicle violation. A traffic stop was conducted where the operator was identified as Kimberly Butler of Bennington, VT. While speaking to Kimberly, troopers detected signs of impairment. Kimberly was screened for impairment and taken into custody for suspicion of operating under the influence. During the stop troopers also observed a 1-year-old child in the vehicle who wasn’t properly restrained in their child safety restraint.

Kimberly was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, she was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 03-30-26 at 1000 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.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B4001932

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: 03-14-26 / 1057 hours

STREET: East Mountain Rd

TOWN: Killington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow-covered

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Agustin Orellana

AGE: 24

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Audi

VEHICLE MODEL: A6

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kyle Heimann

AGE: 25

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1057 hours, Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-car crash on E Mountain Rd in the town of Killington, VT.

Investigation revealed Operator #1 was traveling west on E Mountain Rd when he failed to navigate the turn safely due to weather conditions. Vehicle #1 ultimately left the westbound lane and crashed head-on into Vehicle #2, which was traveling east.

Neither operator reported any injuries from the crash. Troopers were assisted by Killington First Response and Killington Auto.

Re: Traffic Alert - Vt Route 100 in Waterbury

The roadway is now open, however there is a lot of black ice on the roadway. Please drive safely.

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Vt Route 100 in Waterbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of Guptil Road due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for While the vehicle is removed.. 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 in Waterbury

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B1002054

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 03/14/2026 at 2245 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 north near mile marker 8.7, Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

ACCUSED: Harry Downs

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, CT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to numerous reports of a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 91 near mile marker 8.7 in the town of Brattleboro (Windham County), Vermont. The vehicle was safely stopped near mile marker 7.3 in the northbound lane. The operator was identified as Harry Downs (70) of Waterbury, CT. While speaking with Downs, Troopers observed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Downs was later released with a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division on March 31, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charges.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/26 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Windham County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

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

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

Berlin Barracks // Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 263002075

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TROOPER RYAN RIEGLER

STATION: BERLIN BARRACKS

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

DATE/TIME: 03/15/2026 at approximately 0148 hours

STREET: VT RT 100B

TOWN: MORETOWN

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: OLD RT 100

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Ice

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Juvenile

AGE: 17

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waitsfield

VEHICLE YEAR: 2004

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Moretown FD and Mad River Valley Ambulance Service responded to a single vehicle rollover. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator had lost control on the icy roadway, departed and overturned. MRVAS arrived to evaluate for possible injuries with no transport being required.

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

March 14, 2026

Berlin Barracks // Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A3002059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TPR. RYAN RIEGLER

STATION: BERLIN BARRACKS

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

DATE/TIME: 03/14/2026 at 1816 hours

STREET: I89 NB

TOWN: WATERBURY

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 61

WEATHER: Snow

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow and Slush

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Puja Lad

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plattsburgh, NY

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Tucson

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end and driver's side

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Waterbury Ambulance and Waterbury Fire responded to a single vehicle roll-over, with the operator having been ejected. Upon arrival, bystanders were rendering aid to the operator who was later transported to Central Vermont Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator had lost control on slush resulting in the vehicle striking rock ledges and overturning.

Trooper Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

Re: Traffic Alert - I 89 N, Waterbury

Roadway is back open. Thank you.

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 N, Waterbury has one lane obstructed in the area of MM61 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 hours. Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1002011

TROOPER: Trooper Brandon Sweet

STATION: Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)878-7111

DATE/TIME: March 14, 2026 at approximately 1438 hours

LOCATION: VT Route 108 / VT Route 109, Cambridge

ACCUSED: Kalob Still

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, Vermont

VIOLATION:

DUI #1
Violation of Conditions of Release
Operating with a Criminally Suspended License

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 14, 2026 at approximately 1438 hours, Vermont State Police and Cambridge Rescue were dispatch to the Dorothy Smith Access Area on VT Route 108 in the town of Cambridge for a suspected unresponsive person in a vehicle. Troopers arrived on scene and identified the operator as Kalob Still (20) of Cambridge, who was seated in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running. While speaking with Still, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Further investigation revealed Still had been operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and had violated court ordered conditions not be operating a vehicle.

Still was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Still was later released with a citation to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court on April 22, 2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: April 22, 2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

Trooper Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

Traffic Alert - I 89 N, Waterbury

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B1001962

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 03/11/2026 at approximately 0534 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rod’s Mobil, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

ACCUSED: Unknown

VICTIM: Rod’s Mobil

AGE: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 11^th, 2026, at approximately 0534 hours, a Trooper from the Westminster Barracks was notified of a theft incident at the Rod’s Mobil gas station located on Main Street in the town of Putney, Windham County, VT. Surveillance video showed an unidentified subject wearing a ski mask sawing off a catalytic converter from a vehicle and later leaving with the catalytic converter and was picked up by a dark colored vehicle. The subject was at Rod’s between approximately 0510 hours and 0525 hours.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Trooper Maldonado at 802-722-4600. Tips can also be made anonymously using the following link: https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

Berlin Barracks / Fatal fire investigation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

CASE#: 26A3002047

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais

DFS INVESTIGATOR: Assistant State Fire Marshal Jesse Dobiecki, Assistant State Fire Marshal Jay Moody

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 3/14/2026, at approximately 0545

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4 Barclay Quarry Rd., Barre Town, VT

VICTIM: Pending positive identification and notification of relatives

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre Town, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Barre Town Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 4 Barclay Quarry Rd. in Barre Town. The fire department found heavy smoke and fire on the first floor of the home upon their arrival. When making entry to the home, the fire department located a deceased individual.

Barre Town Fire requested the assistance of the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit in determining the origin and cause of the fire. Members of the FEIU worked with officers from the Barre Town Police Department to investigate the fire and untimely death. Preliminary investigation was unable to determine the cause of the fire, however it is not considered to be suspicious. The male victim was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for autopsy. Identification of the victim is pending positive identification and notification of relatives.

Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais at VSP's Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933, or Patrolman Koltin LeDuc at the Barre Town Police Department at 802-479-0509. Information also may be submitted by contacting the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON (1-800-322-7766).

The Barre Town Police Department is the lead agency handling the death investigation, and all further questions should be directed to them.

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