St. Albans Barracks / Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004169

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin                       

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 at 1801 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Elm Street Enosburg, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Lawrence Aube                                            

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 29^th, 2026, at approximately 1801 hours the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report of a possible assault on Elm Street in the Town of Enosburg. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks arrived on scene, and an investigation revealed that Lawrence Aube (28) of Enosburg,  VT had assaulted a household member and caused them to fear for their safety. Aube was issued a flash citation ordering Aube to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Division, on June 30^th, 2026, at 1300 hours, to answer to the above charge.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 1300 hours       

COURT:  Franklin County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: None

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

Derby Barracks / Multiple DUI's

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003564 & 26A5003565

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller & Tpr Jacob Shores                        

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026 @ 0142 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Searles Rd, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Cally Sanville                                         

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle off the roadway near the intersection of East Hill Rd and Searles Rd, Troy, VT. Upon Troopers’ arrival, there was one vehicle off the roadway, operated by Griffin Marquis (20) of Derby and another on the roadway operated by Cally Sanville (19) of Derby. Both operators displayed indicators of impairment and were subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Both Marquis and Sanville were transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/14/2026 @ 0830    

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

 

 

 

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#: 26B3003561

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin Shepley                            

STATION:   Shaftsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 at 2046 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sunderland Hill Road Sunderland, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Hailey B. Clark                                             

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were investigating a report of a female standing in the roadway on Sunderland Hill Road in the Town of Sunderland. Investigation led to making contact with Hailey B. Clark at a nearby residence. Clark was found to have an active arrest warrant for violation of probation and was taken into custody.

 

Clark was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing and later remanded to Marble Valley Correction Center. Clark was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 06/30/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 at 1230 hours.            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center  

BAIL: Hold without bail

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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

Derby Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003595

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                     

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/26/2026 8PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pepin Road, Brownington

 

MISSING PERSON: Nicole Richardson                                       

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 29th, 2026, at approximately 1312 hours the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a missing person. Nicole Richardson, age 39 of Troy, VT, was reported to have been last seen at a residence on Pepin Road in Brownington, VT on Friday June 26th at approximately 8PM. Richardson was expected to be traveling from Pepin Road, through Orleans, to Loop Road in Troy but did not arrive and has not been in contact with her family.

 

A recent photograph of Richardson is included. Richardson was last seen wearing a black and white dress as pictured and operating a maroon 2008 Hyundai Accent sedan bearing VT registration KVW103. Richardson's exact whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone who has seen or has information on Richardson's whereabouts is asked to call the Vermont State Police Derby barracks at 802-334-8881, option 3.

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - I89 SB EXIT 14 E,SOUTH BURLINGTON

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I89 SB EXIT 14 E,SOUTH BURLINGTON has one lane obstructed in the area of R LANE CLOSED 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.

New Haven Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 26B5002787

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/29/26, 0838 Hours         

STREET: VT Route 116

TOWN: Starksboro, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Ireland Rd

WEATHER: Clear             

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: April Hill

AGE: 48

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Timothy Dragon

AGE: 47

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Liberty

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front End Damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 6/29/26 at approximately 0838 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on VT Route 116 at the intersection of Ireland Rd in the Town of Starksboro. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of vehicle #1 as April Hill and the operator of vehicle #2 as a Timothy Dragon. The investigation showed that vehicle #2 was driving north on VT Route 116. Vehicle #1 was driving south on VT Route 116; Vehicle #1 turned left on to Ireland Rd and struck vehicle #2. 

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Starksboro Fire Department and Bristol Rescue.  

 

VCVC(s): 23 VSA 1047, “Vehicles turning left” ($220, 2 points) (OP#1)

Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

802-388-4919

Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Missing person – located safe

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2004164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin                    

STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 337 Rice Hill Rd., Sheldon, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Jeanne Couture-Harrod

AGE: 75

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Jeanne Couture-Harrod has been located safely on a nearby property.

 

The Vermont State Police thanks the U.S. Border Patrol, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, Grand Isle Sheriff's Department and the Swanton Police Department for their assistance in the search.

 

 

***Initial news release, 1:05 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Franklin County town of Sheldon. Jeanne Couture-Harrod, 75, was reported missing from her home at 337 Rice Hill Rd. at about 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026. Couture-Harrod, who has dementia, is believed to be on foot in the woods.

 

Couture-Harrod is 5 feet tall, weighs about 130 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing blue Nike pants, a white and gray 3/4 length shirt, and one black and one gray Sketchers slip-on shoes. Photographs of Couture-Harrod are attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for her welfare. Multiple first-response agencies and state police special teams are assisting in the search. Anyone who sees Couture-Harrod is asked to call VSP’s St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, June 29 to July 5, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of June 29 to July 5, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Paul Ravelin

paul.ravelin@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Brittani Barone

brittani.barone@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

 

 

Correction: St. Albans Barracks / Missing person

 

Correction: The missing woman’s name is Jeanne Couture-Harrod. Her name was spelled incorrectly in a previous version of this release and has been updated below.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2004164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin                    

STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 337 Rice Hill Rd., Sheldon, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Jeanne Couture-Harrod

AGE: 75

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Franklin County town of Sheldon. Jeanne Couture-Harrod, 75, was reported missing from her home at 337 Rice Hill Rd. at about 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026. Couture-Harrod, who has dementia, is believed to be on foot in the woods.

 

Couture-Harrod is 5 feet tall, weighs about 130 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing blue Nike pants, a white and gray 3/4 length shirt, and one black and one gray Sketchers slip-on shoes. Photographs of Couture-Harrod are attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for her welfare. Multiple first-response agencies and state police special teams are assisting in the search. Anyone who sees Couture-Harrod is asked to call VSP’s St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Missing person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2004164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Martin                    

STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 337 Rice Hill, Sheldon, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Jeanne Couture-Harrod

AGE: 75

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Franklin County town of Sheldon. Jeanne Couture-Harrod, 75, was reported missing from her home at 337 Rice Hill at about 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026. Couture-Harrod, who has dementia, is believed to be on foot in the woods.

 

Couture-Harrod is 5 feet tall, weighs about 130 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing blue Nike pants, a white and gray 3/4 length shirt, and one black and one gray Sketchers slip-on shoes. Photographs of Couture-Harrod are attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for her welfare. Multiple first-response agencies and state police special teams are assisting in the search. Anyone who sees Couture-Harrod is asked to call VSP’s St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003536

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 6/28/2026 at 0320 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Billmont's Country Store, Stamford, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Pending                                              

 

 

VICTIM: Billmont's Country Store

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stamford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/28/2026, Vermont Troopers were notified of a burglary at Billmont's Country Store in the town of Stamford, VT. Investigation revealed that on 6/28/2026, at approximately 0320 hours, an unknown individual forced entry into the store and stole items of value.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Danielsen at the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

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).

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

 

 

 

 

*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 Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004880

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic                      

STATION:  VSP Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/29/2026 @ 0214 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 Northbound, MM 87.2, South Burlington

VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Ian Rossi                                           

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Williston, were notified of a motor vehicle broken down on Interstate 89 N by mile marker 87.2 in the town of South Burlington. Troopers arrived on scene and made contact with the operator of the vehicle involved. Throughout the interaction, the operator, Ian Rossi (24), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Rossi was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rossi was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and ultimately issued a citation and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/16/26 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Chittenden County Criminal Court

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 Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
Tel: 802-878-7111

 

Westminster Barracks/ DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005634

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon                          

STATION: Westminster                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026 @ 1840 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Heather L. Walker                                          

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed to have committed a motor vehicle offense on Putney Landing Road in the town of Putney, Windham County, VT. Investigation of the incident revealed the operator, Heather L. Walker, was operating a vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Walker was issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 08/25/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 at 0830 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED: NO   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

 

 

Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - Case Street, Middlebury

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Case Street, Middlebury has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a crash.

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

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003245

RANK/TROOPER NAME: CONNERY                   

STATION: VSP ROYALTON       

 

DATE/TIME: 6-28-2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT 14 near Gee Hill Road

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Artie Busano                           

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VEHICLE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

            On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks was notified of a motorcycle crash on VT 14 near Gee Hill Road in the town of Royalton. The operator, Busano, displayed signs of impairment on scene, and subsequently was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI upon conclusion of roadside sobriety testing. Busano was processed and issued a Citation into Windsor County Court to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 7-28-2026      

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: NO 

BAIL: 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.

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005145

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026 @ 1431 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 43, Williamstown, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Marie Etienne                                 

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Providence, RI

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/28/2026 a Trooper with Vermont State Police was monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 in Williamstown and observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 113 mph. The Trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the operator as Marie Etienne (37) of Providence, RI. The operator was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division on 06/28/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Etienne was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $710 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/23/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Orange Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

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.