Traffic Alert - 2927 US Route 2, Waterbury

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

US Route 2 in the area of 2627, which is GHS Metal Recycling, is closed to both directions due to a tree down on power lines.

 

This incident is expected to last for 2-3hrs. 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 / Animal Cruelty

VSP News Release-Incident

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

      

 

CASE#: 26B4006084

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver       

 

STATION: Rutland Barracks                

 

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

 

DATE/TIME: August 8th at approximately 1043hours

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lewis Rd, Poultney, VT

VIOLATION: Animal Cruelty

 

 

ACCUSED: David Nilsen                                               

 

AGE: 70

 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

 

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 1043 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to the report of a dog that had been shot on Lewis Rd in Poultney. Through investigation, it was determined that David Nilsen of Poultney, intentionally and without just cause shot the dog after it came onto his property, causing serious injuries. The dog was brought by his owner to a nearby Veterinarian Hospital and is in stable condition.   Nilsen was issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division on 09/21/26 to answer to the charge of Animal Cruelty.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

 

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/26 at 1000 hours           

 

COURT: Rutland County

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

 

BAIL: N/A

 

MUGSHOT: N/A

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Trooper Bruce Cleaver

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks: 802-773-9101

Email: Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.Gov

 

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A3006711

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Jacqueline June

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 at approximately 1116 hours

STREET: I89 S

TOWN: Williamstown

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:  44.2

WEATHER: Cloudy, Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Maldonado

AGE: 22    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Tyler Jankoski

AGE: 33   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to the rear of the vehicle

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 116 hours, the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks were responding to a motor vehicle crash when a secondary crash involving a cruiser occurred. While responding to the initial crash Trooper Michael Maldonado was traveling southbound on I 89 when his vehicle hydroplaned, subsequently striking the rear of Vehicle #2 before coming to rest off the shoulder of the roadway. Trooper Maldonado and Operator 2 sustained minor injuries in the crash. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were removed from the scene by Stockwells Towing.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Williamstown Fire Department and the Town of Barre EMS.

Sergeant Jacqueline June (215)

Vermont State Police

A Troop- Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

Tel: (802)229-9191

Fax: (802)229-2648

Email: jacqueline.june@vermont.gov

Derby Barracks / Burglary / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident/Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5003527

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup                         

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 6/24/2026 at approximately 0908 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Perron Hill in the town of Glover

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

 

VICTIM: Julie Perron

AGE: 67

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/26/2026, at approximately 1808 hours, the State Police received a report of a theft of a generator from a building on Perron Hill Rd in the town of Glover. The victim advised the State Police the theft likely occurred between 6/20/26 and 6/23/2026. The individuals involved broke into an outbuilding on the property and stole a Firman T07573 generator, a blue moving blanket, and a trickle charger. The value of the stolen items is approximately $1,500. The State Police is requesting that anyone with information about this incident to call the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or submit an anonymous tip online at VSP News Release-Incident https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

RE: News Release - Traffic Notification | I 89 S mm44.2

I 89 in the area of milemarker 44.2 in Williamstown is now reopened to both lanes of travel.

 

Vermont State Police are aware of a red car in the median in that area.

 

Drive safely.

 

 

From: Bennett, Justin
Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:50
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: News Release - Traffic Notification | I 89 S mm44.2

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 in the area of milemarker 44.2 in Williamstown will have traffic delays due to multiple crashes in the area.

 

This incident is expected to last for about 1 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.

 

 

News Release - Traffic Notification | I 89 S mm44.2

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 in the area of milemarker 44.2 in Williamstown will have traffic delays due to multiple crashes in the area.

 

This incident is expected to last for about 1 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.

 

 

Berlin Barracks / License Required

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026, 1109 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Wilder

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

VIOLATION: License Required

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/07/2026 at approximately 1109 hours, a Trooper assigned to the Berlin Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Fisher Road in the town of Berlin, VT after observing multiple motor vehicle violations. It was determined that the operator, Daniel Wilder (36), was driving without a license with a prior conviction within the last two years. Wilder was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 08/27/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of License Required.  

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  08/27/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4008309

 

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/06/26 @ 2310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT

VIOLATIONS: 

• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon x5
• Criminal Threatening x5
• Weapons Possession Of Dangerous Weapons During The Commission Of A Felony 
• Unlawful Trespass  
• Reckless Endangerment 

 

ACCUSED: Sean McGurk
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairlee, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to Lake Morey Road in the Town of Fairlee for a report of a male threatening multiple individuals with a knife. The male, identified as Shawn McGurk (55) of Fairlee, VT, was reportedly on the property and became involved in an altercation after being asked to leave. McGurk subsequently threatened multiple individuals on the property while displaying a knife. Prior to Troopers arriving on scene, McGurk fled the area.

A Vermont State Police K-9 Unit (K9 Borys) tracked McGurk where he was subsequently located nearby and taken into custody. McGurk was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks where he was processed and later lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $2,500 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/07/26 @1230 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Divison

LODGED – NERCC
BAIL: $2,500
MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2004957

TROOPER:  Christopher Blanco                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/06/2026 at approximately 2124 hours

LOCATION: W Berkshire Rd, Enosburgh VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Laci Baker

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 24th, 2026, at approximately 2153 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks received information that Laci Baker (40) of Enosburg, VT was known to be at an address on W Berkshire Road in the Town of Enosburg. Baker was known by Troopers to have an active instate warrant for her arrest.

 

Baker was located at the address and taken into custody for the instate warrant. Baker was then transported to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in the Town of South Burlington where she was held on $100 bail. Baker was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Baker to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 7^th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

 

• RETAIL THEFT - $250 OR LESS

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 08/07/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $100

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH / ARREST

 

CASE#: 26B2004291                                      

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/06/2026 at approximately 2157 hours

STREET: Chelsea Mtn Rd

TOWN: Randolph, VT

WEATHER ROAD CONDITIONS:  Dry/Clear

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) # 1

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Robbie W. Harris

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Tucson

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end damage

INJURIES/HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH/INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to the report of a vehicle off the roadway near 1471 Chelsea Mtn Rd, in the town of Randolph. Investigation determined that Robbie W. Harris, age 43 of Chelsea, had operator a motor vehicle while under the influence. Harris was placed under arrest, taken into custody without incident, and transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks for processing. Harris was later issued a criminal citation and released to later appear in court at the below date/time/location for the charge.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026 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.

 

Westminster Barracks / Violation of Relief from Abuse Order

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006988

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Joseph Galusha                      

STATION:  Westminster                

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

DATE/TIME:8/6/2026 @ 1646 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Relief from Abuse Order

ACCUSED: Tonja Lacroix                                            

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster 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 of a violation of an active Relief from Abuse order in the town of Westminster, Vermont. Investigation revealed Tonja Lacroix of Westminster, communicated with an individual she was prohibited from contacting.

Lacroix was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks where she was processed, issued a citation, and released. Lacroix is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 08/07/2026 at 1230 hours.  

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/7/2026 @ 1230 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed - Multiple Arrests

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004270

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 6, 2026, 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 26.0, Sunderland

 

ACCUSED #1: Baruch Eliyahu Vogel                                               

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, NY

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED #2: Mario Rene Caguana Barros

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, NY

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on two unaffiliated vehicles on US Route 7 near mile marker 25.4 for the same speed violation, 88 mph in a 55 mph zone. The operators, Baruch Eliyahu Vogel (24) and Mario Rene Caguana Barros (23) were both issued citations to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 28, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

 

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

 

*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 DRUGS

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005899

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Quealy                            

STATION: Williston                      

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 08-06-2026 @ 1452 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 Southbound, Exit 11, Richmond

VIOLATION:

1. DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Griswold                                                

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 6th, 2026 at approximately 1452 hours Troopers with VSP Williston received multiple calls regarding a disabled vehicle and an individual walking on I-89 Southbound in the area of Exit 11 in the town of Richmond.

 

Responding Troopers initially located the involved vehicle and determined that the vehicle had struck a guardrail and come to rest in the breakdown lane. The operator, who was identified as Dakota Griswold (age 30) of Waterbury, VT was located semi-conscious several hundred feet further south on I-89 from her vehicle's location.

 

Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment from Griswold but had her transported by ambulance to UVM Medical Center as a precaution. While at UVMMC Griswold was processed for suspicion of DUI Drugs and was ultimately issued a citation to answer to a charge of the same. She is due to appear in court at a later date and time.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10-01-2026 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: N    

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: NOT 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 Nathaniel Quealy

Vermont State Police- Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road, Williston VT 05495

802-585-0782

 

Westminster Barracks/ Possession of cocaine and other charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006991

TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Lieutenant Michael Studin                             

STATION: BCI B East                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/06/2026, approximately 5:05 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 Northbound, Rockingham, Vermont.

VIOLATION:

1. Trafficking Cocaine (Felony)
2. Possession of Marijuana (Felony)
3. Driving on a Criminally Suspended License (Misdemeanor)
4. Excessive Speed (Misdemeanor)
5. Possession of a depressant (Misdemeanor)

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas A. Leblanc                                            

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/06/2026, just after 5:00 PM, a member of the Vermont State Police was traveling northbound on Interstate 91 in the town of Rockingham, Vermont, when a white Subaru passed at an excessive rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted, and Nicholas A. Leblanc was arrested for: Trafficking Cocaine (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Felony), Driving on a Criminally Suspended License (Misdemeanor), Excessive Speed (Misdemeanor), and Possession of a Depressant (Misdemeanor). Leblanc was transported and processed at the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster, where a judicial officer ordered Leblanc jailed for lack of $15,000 bail.

 

Leblanc is being prosecuted by the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-722-4600 or submit an anonymous tip via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $15,000

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.

_______________________________________

Detective Sergeant Zachary Van Valkenburgh

Vermont State Police

Major Crime Unit

 

 

Berlin Barracks/ Voyeurism

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006110

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: May 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jenny Davis Road, Waterbury

VIOLATION: Voyeurism

 

ACCUSED: Nolan Beckert                                             

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 1119 hours, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of a suspicious incident involving a cellphone. Further investigation revealed that on several dates in May 2026, Nolan Beckert (18) of Waterbury, VT, committed the offense of voyeurism with an individual aged 18 years old at a residence in Waterbury. Beckert and the victim were known to each other.

 

Beckert was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Washington County Criminal Division on September 10, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/10/26 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT 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.

 

Vermont Drug Task Force / Sale of cocaine, possession of cocaine, fentanyl trafficking, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

CASE: 26H2000402

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

DATE/TIME: August 6, 2026

LOCATION: Barton, VT

 

ACCUSED: Elijah Pierre                                                       

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Boston, MA

VIOLATION: Sale of cocaine x2, possession of cocaine, fentanyl trafficking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 6, 2026, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force and Tactical Services Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence in Barton, Vermont.  During the investigation, Elijah Pierre of Boston, Massachusetts, was arrested on narcotic-related charges.

 

The arrest stemmed from a months-long drug investigation conducted by Detectives with the Vermont Drug Task Force into the distribution of narcotics in the Orleans County area.  During the search warrant, fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, U.S. currency, and a firearm were recovered.  Pierre was arrested and processed at the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks.

 

Pierre was ordered jailed for lack of $75,000 bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility on charges of sale of cocaine (x2), possession of cocaine, fentanyl trafficking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.  Pierre is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, before the Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Criminal Division.

 

The Vermont Drug Task Force thanks the Vermont State Police, Vermont Highway Patrol, Franklin and Orleans County Sheriff’s Departments, Morristown Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Homeland Security Investigations for their assistance in this investigation.

 

Pierre is being prosecuted by the Orleans County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-334-8811 or submit an anonymous tip via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavits of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Pierre’s arraignment.