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August 18, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006954

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                            

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/17/2026 at 2216 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Palmer Rd, Williamstown

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Offense Committed Within the Presence of a Child

 

ACCUSED: David Bussman                                               

AGE:42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, 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 family fight that occurred on Palmer Road in Williamstown, VT. Troopers responded to the scene, and subsequent investigation revealed that 42-year-old David Bussman caused pain and fear to a household member. Bussman was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks without incident. Bussman was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division on 08/18/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  08/18/2026 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 / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1006220

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 17, 2026 at approximately 1830 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 NB Exit 14, South Burlington

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

 

ACCUSED: Juvenile  

AGE: 17

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 17, 2026, at approximately 1830 hours, Vermont State Police received a motor vehicle complaint regarding a vehicle observed entering the interstate and throwing beer cans from the window. Troopers located the vehicle on Interstate 89 Northbound at mile marker 96.8 and conducted a motor vehicle stop. While speaking with the operator, who was a juvenile, troopers detected indicators of impairment.

 

The juvenile operator was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for DUI processing. The juvenile was later released with a citation to appear in Family Court to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  Family Court Scheduled.             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: 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.

 

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

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St. Albans Barracks / DUI


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A2005402

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/17/2026 / 22:41 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 105 / Pond Rd, Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Jacob Madden                          

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Sheldon, VT. Troopers conducted a traffic stop based on multiple motor vehicle violations. Troopers identified the operator as Jacob Madden (32) of St. Albans, VT.

 

While speaking with Madden, indicators of impairment were detected. Madden was arrested without incident and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court and released.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  9/1/2026 @ 0800 hours         

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED: 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 Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

August 17, 2026

Update No. 1: Derby Barracks / Shooting with injury, assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A5004696

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. David Robillard

STATION: VSP Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: About 8:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 250 Holliday Rd., Albany, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injury, assault

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police investigation into Sunday’s shooting incident in Albany remains active and ongoing.

 

VSP is able to identify the shooting victim as Timothy Magee, 45, of Albany. He is hospitalized in critical but stable condition at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Also injured in this incident was Jessica Prue, 45, of Albany, who was physically assaulted.

 

Detectives with VSP’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Major Crime Unit are continuing to gather evidence and conduct interviews. The Crime Scene Search Team and Victim Services Unit also are participating in the investigation.

 

The state police continues to encourage anyone with information that might assist in this case to call the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a man was shot and injured Sunday night, Aug. 16, 2026, in the Orleans County town of Albany.

 

The investigation began when state police received a report of a shooting at about 8:35 p.m. at a home on Holliday Road. Responding personnel located a man with a serious injury and transported him to North Country Hospital in Newport. A woman also sustained injuries consistent with a physical assault and was treated on scene. Both victims are residents of the home where the incident occurred.

 

Investigators are searching for an older model green Subaru Forester with Massachusetts plates. The registration contains the numbers 4553.

 

This investigation is in its earliest stages. VSP believes this was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other, and there is no identified threat to the public at large. The victims’ names are being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

This investigation involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Field Force Division. Glover Ambulance and Orleans Ambulance also responded.

 

Anyone who sees the vehicle in question or who has any information about this incident should call the Vermont State Police in Derby at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips also can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the case proceeds.

 


St. Albans Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004506

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                       

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                  

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

 

DATE/TIME: 7/13/2026 1533 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x54, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order x54

 

ACCUSED: Mark Maskell Jr.                                         

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 13th, 2026, the Vermont State Police received a complaint of Violation of Conditions of Release and Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order. Through investigation, it was determined that Mark Maskell Jr., 39, of Highgate, committed multiple Violations of Conditions of release and Violations of an Abuse Prevention Order while incarcerated. Mark Maskell Jr. was issued a citation on 8/15/2026 at approximately 1630 hours. Maskell is cited to appear in Franklin County Court on 9/29/2026 at 0800 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/29/2026 0800         

COURT: Franklin County Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Incarcerated at Northeast Correctional Facility     

BAIL: 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.

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993 option 3

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Aug. 17-23, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Aug. 17-23, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Thomas Howard

thomas.howard@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Robert McKenna

robert.mckenna@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Gross Neg. Op.


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006439

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Karson Kruger                      

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at approximately 1137 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney, Vermont

VIOLATION: Grossly Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Ayble Ford                                           

AGE:  28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/17/2026 at approximately 1130 hours Ayble Ford, 28, of Brattleboro, Vermont was issued a citation for Grossly Negligent Operation. This followed the conclusion of an investigation pertaining to a crash that occurred on 07/20/2026. Ford is cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on 10/20/2026 at 0830 to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Derby Barracks / Fugitive From Justice / Canaan Port of Entry

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004692

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                           

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/16/2026 at approximately 1543 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Port of Entry - Canaan, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice

 

ACCUSED: David Zouzout                                             

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cote-Saint-Luc, Quebec (Canada)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 8/16/26 at approximately 1543 hours, the State Police were contacted by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Port of Entry in Canaan, VT stating they had a male by the name of David Zouzout who had an active arrest warrant out of Edwardsville, Illinois. Zouzout was entering the U.S. border in Canaan, VT from Canada. U.S. Customs agents and the Vermont State Police verified the arrest warrant was active and extraditable and verified Zouzout's identity in numerous ways. The arrest warrant from Illinois was for three counts of Soliciting Child Pornography, one count of Soliciting a Sexual Act from a Minor, and one count of Grooming a Minor. Zouzout was taken into custody by the Vermont State Police and is being held on $50,000.00 dollars bail at Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, VT.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/18/2026 at 1230 hours.         

COURT: Essex County

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $50,000.00 Dollars

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

Williston Barracks / Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006210

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 16, 2026 at approximately 2309 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7 / Higbee Road, Charlotte

VIOLATION:

- Negligent Operation

- Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Justin Walters                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 16, 2026 at approximately 2309 hours, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling southbound on Vermont Route 7 in the area of Church Hill Road in the town of Charlotte, at a speed well in excess of the posted 50 miles per hour. RADAR was activated and confirmed the speed at 84 miles per hour. The vehicle then continued to operate in a negligent manner at a high rate of speed.

 

A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by his Vermont license as Justin Walters (42) of Colchester, VT.

 

Walters was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation & Excessive Speed. Walters was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 VSA Section 1081(b), which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $517.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Chittenden

 

*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.

 

August 16, 2026

Derby Barracks / Shooting with injury, assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A5004696

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. David Robillard

STATION: VSP Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: About 8:35 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 250 Holliday Rd., Albany, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injury, assault

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a man was shot and injured Sunday night, Aug. 16, 2026, in the Orleans County town of Albany.

 

The investigation began when state police received a report of a shooting at about 8:35 p.m. at a home on Holliday Road. Responding personnel located a man with a serious injury and transported him to North Country Hospital in Newport. A woman also sustained injuries consistent with a physical assault and was treated on scene. Both victims are residents of the home where the incident occurred.

 

Investigators are searching for an older model green Subaru Forester with Massachusetts plates. The registration contains the numbers 4553.

 

This investigation is in its earliest stages. VSP believes this was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other, and there is no identified threat to the public at large. The victims’ names are being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

This investigation involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Field Force Division. Glover Ambulance and Orleans Ambulance also responded.

 

Anyone who sees the vehicle in question or who has any information about this incident should call the Vermont State Police in Derby at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips also can be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the case proceeds.

 

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Berlin Barracks / Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006917

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                            

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/16/2026 1324 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 2, Waterbury

VIOLATION: Unlawful Restraint, Kidnapping

 

ACCUSED:  Nubian Mohammed                                             

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, 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 received a report that Nubian Mohammed had unlawfully restrained household members in Waterbury, VT. Mohammed was later located and taken into custody at the Residence Inn, Marriot in Colchester, Vermont. Mohammed was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and subsequently lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/17/2026 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: Northeast Correctional Complex    

BAIL: Hold Without

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Job Moise

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

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New Haven Barracks / VCOR


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003570

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                          

STATION: New Haven Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802- 388- 4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/16/2026 at 1515 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 116, Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Travis Heustis                                       

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burpee Rd, Bristol, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks was dispatched to a report of a domestic / family fight at an address on VT RT 116., in the Town of Bristol, VT. Upon further investigation, it was found that Travis Heustis (46) violated his active court-issued conditions of release.

 

Heustis was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven - State Police Barracks for processing. Heustis was processed and subsequently lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $500.00 bail.   

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: ADDISON

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500.00

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.

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2005368                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Christopher Blanco

STATION: St. Albans                        

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 8/16/26 at approximately 1236 hours

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: Alburgh

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: W Shore Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Petru Mindru

AGE: 33    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: CRV

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to driver side front end

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Molly White

AGE: 27    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Focus

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to passenger side rear end

INJURIES: Passenger

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1236 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 near the intersection of W Shore Road in the town of Alburgh. Members of the Vermont State Police responded to the scene.

 

Initial investigation revealed that vehicle 2 was traveling South on US Route 2 attempting to make a left hand turn into a local business when vehicle 1 made impact with the rear of vehicle 2.

 

Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene.

 

The operator of vehicle 2 was known by Troopers to have an active cite and release instate warrant for her arrest. The operator was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on August 17th, 2026, at 1300 hours for the charge of Simpe Assault.

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE#: 26A4008564                                       
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald
STATION: St. Johnsbury                   
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
 
DATE/TIME: 8/16/26 at approximately 1131 hours
STREET: US Route 5
TOWN: Burke
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Depot Street
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Michael Minshull
AGE: 39
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Kirby, VT
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Expedition
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to driver’s side front bumper and wheel well.
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
 
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Taylor Hall
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon Center, VT
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Kia
VEHICLE MODEL: Optima
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled.
INJURIES: The driver and passenger sustained minor injuries and were transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
HOSPITAL: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1131 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 5 near the intersection of Depot Street in the town of Burke. Members of the Vermont State Police responded to the scene.
 
Initial investigation revealed that vehicle 1 was traveling South on US Route 5, while vehicle 2 was traveling North on US Route 5 and attempted to turn into Mike’s Gas and Redemption. Vehicle 2 failed to yield to the right of way of traffic and both vehicles collided.
 
Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene.


Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111


Rutland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B4006248
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger
Station: Rutland
Contact#: (802) 773-9101
 
DATE/TIME: 08/16/2026 0755 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct
 
ACCUSED: Scott William Tuepker
AGE: 51
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT
 
VICTIM: Hannaford - Rutland
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 08/16/2026 at 0755 Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were notified of a disorderly male at the Hannafords in Rutland Town. Investigation revealed that Scott William Tuepker (51) had committed the crime of unlawful trespass and acted in a disorderly manner while inside the store. Tuepker was located in Rutland City and issued a citation and is scheduled to appear in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/21/2026 at 1000 hours.
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 at 1000 AM    
COURT: Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A