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May 4, 2026

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002379

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/03/2026 @ 2202 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Border Motel, Derby, VT

OFFENSE: Simple Assault, Criminal Threatening, Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED:   Benjamin Mason                                            

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VICTIM: Joeseph Maynard

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VICTIM: Darryl Beaumont

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VICTIM: Killey Crowe

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the Border Motel in Derby for a disturbance. Upon Troopers arrival, Benjamin Mason was extremely intoxicated and identified as a person who physically assaulted three people. Investigation revealed Mason was out of control, threatening other tenants and acting disorderly. While acting in this manner, punched Joeseph Maynard, Darryl Beaumont and Killey Crowe. Furthermore, Mason had threatened Maynard with bodily harm prior to assaulting him.

 

Mason was taken into custody and later released on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    05/26/2026 @ 0830        

COURT: Orleans 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

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May 3, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004711

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: May 3, 2026, at approximately 0940 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Center Rd, Corinth

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: David Devaux                                                

AGE: 73

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 0940 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Center Rd in Corinth. Troopers responded to the scene and determined the operator, David Devaux (73), had an active warrant for his arrest. Devaux was taken into custody and lodged at the North East Regional Correctional Complex.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 5/4/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC  

BAIL: $200

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.

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Rutland Barracks // DUI #5, Impeding, Resisting Arrest

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4003396

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shaughnessy                            

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: 5/1/2026  @ 2306 hours

INCIDENT LOCATIONS: West ST/Watkins Ave, Rutland City

 

ACCUSED: Samuel Hough                                             

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #5, Impeding, Resisting Arrest

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 1, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop in the City of Rutland for an observed violation. The operator was identified as Samuel Hough (33). Throughout the interaction with Hough, Troopers observed multiple indicators of DUI. Hough impeded the Trooper’s investigation and refused to exit the vehicle. Hough was removed, and he subsequently resisted arrest. Hough was taken into custody, transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, and processed for DUI #5 (refusal). Hough was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court at a later date and released to a sober party.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: May 18th, 2026 / 1000 hours         

COURT: Rutland

LODGED – N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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Williston Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003252

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 3rd, 2026 / 1909 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 N Exit 21, Swanton

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kaden Bushey                                              

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 3rd, 2026, at approximately 1909 hours, Troopers were conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement on I-89 near Exit 21 in Swanton. A vehicle was observed traveling at a rate of speed far higher than the posted speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 100mph in posted 65mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1004, Interstate Highway Rules.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Kaden Bushey, 19, of Highgate. Bushey was released with a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court and was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the speeding violation, which carried a waiver amount of $530 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: Scheduled - Family Court          

COURT: Franklin

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.

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Westminster Barracks / DUI Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:265B1003724

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mark Pepperman                   

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2026 @ 1903

INCIDENT LOCATION: Middle Rd, Dummerston

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Robert Mayer                                             

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle stopped in the travel lane with the operator slumped over the steering wheel on Middle Rd in the town of Dummerston, Windham Co. While speaking with the operator, Robert Mayer, 41, of Bellows Falls VT, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Mayer was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI Drugs.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July, 28, 2026 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

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St Johnsbury Barracks / False Public Alarms

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004721

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Sgt Mark Pohlman                          

STATION:      St. Johnsbury               

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 5/3/2026 1649 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Weidmann Electrical Technology

VIOLATION:  False Public Alarms

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5/3/2026 at approximately 1649 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a bomb threat at the Weidmann Electrical Technology facility in St. Johnsbury.

 

Personnel from Weidmann discovered the threat scrawled in a bathroom and called police at about 1645 hours. St Johnsbury Fire Department and Calex Ambulance were also notified and placed on standby.

 

The facility was evacuated out of an abundance of caution, and police initiated a search of the building. Police have since finished their search following the threat, and nothing out of the ordinary was located.

Crews have cleared the scene, and the business will reopen.

The investigation into the threat is continuing.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further details are available at this time. The state police encourages anyone with information to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

VSP will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

Sergeant Mark Pohlman

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

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Traffic Alert - Bridport Fire Department has Rt 22A shut down north of intersection of with Rt 125 in Bridport due to a vehicle that crashed into a pole. Lines from the pole and the pole itself are down.

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Bridport Fire Department has Rt 22A shut down north of intersection of with Rt 125 in Bridport due to a vehicle that crashed into a pole. Lines from the pole and the pole itself are down. 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.

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Royalton Barracks / Crash, DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2002031
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                          
STATION: VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/02/2026 @ 2234 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 southbound, miler marker 63, Hartland VT
VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Ross Gilbert                                              
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, The Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks, received a report of a vehicle that crashed into the median on Interstate 91, near mile marker 63, Hartland VT. The operator was located by police walking near mile marker 61 and identified as Ross Gilbert (36). Throughout the interaction, Gilbert was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Gilbert was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to Hartford PD for processing. Gilbert was ultimately issued a citation and released. The Vermont State Police were assisted by Windsor PD and Hartford PD.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 @ 0830 hours            
COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court
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.

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933


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Rutland Barracks/ DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4003407

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hall                            

STATION:  Rutland Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 5/2/26 1459 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 3, Pittsford VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:  Eddie Carrasquillo

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5/2/26 at approximately 1459 hours, the Vermont State Police - Rutland Barracks received a report of a person allegedly driving under the influence of intoxicants on a motorcycle and not wearing a helmet om Vermont Route 3 in the Town of Pittsford, VT.

 

Troopers located the motorcycle and operator on Grove St in Rutland City, VT. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Eddie Carrasquillo (63) of Brandon, VT. Carrasquillo displayed signs of impairment and was taken into custody. Carrasquillo was processed at the Rutland Barracks and released with a citation to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    5/18/26 100  

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: Yes

 

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

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

 

 

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May 2, 2026

***UPDATE*** Williston Barracks / Missing Person

On 05/02/2026 at approximately 2117 hours, the missing female was located safe.

 

 

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VSP News Release - Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE – WILLISTON BARRACKS

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif

STATION: Williston Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 2, 2026, 1858 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Raceway Rd. Jericho, VT

MISSING PERSON

 

MISSING: Deserae D. Merrill

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police (Williston Barracks) are investigating a missing person case in Jericho, Vermont. Deserae D. Merrill, 22, was last seen around 8:30 PM on May 1, 2026, leaving her residence to meet unknown friends. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Merrill’s welfare.

 

Merrill is described as approximately 5’9”, 165 pounds, with shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark shirt, carrying a small handbag, and purple Crocs. She is believed to be driving a blue Toyota Camry with Vermont license plate KZC108.

 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111.

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

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Derby Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Interference With Access To Emergency Services

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5002213

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                           

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 04/26/2026 @ 0300 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 114, Canaan, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Interference With Access To Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Michael Lima                                        

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/26/2026 at approximately 0300 hours the Vermont State Police received a report that Michael Lima had assaulted a household member. Troopers from the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks and Border Patrol agents responded to the residence. Investigations revealed that Lima had caused serious bodily injury to a household member and interfered with emergency services by unplugging a Wi-Fi line for phone communications.  Lima had fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival and was located and taken into custody a few hours later and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 @ 1230 hours  

COURT: Orleans Country Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $2,500

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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

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Traffic Alert - I 189 W MM 0.9, South Burlington, VT

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 189 W MM 0.9, South Burlington, VT has one lane obstructed in the area of I 189 W 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.

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Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1003650

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                

STATION: Westminster Barracks        

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 04/29/2026 at ~2059 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 and Riley Drive, Weathersfield (Windsor County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Bannister                                   

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cornish Flat (Sullivan County), New Hampshire

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, a Trooper from the Westminster State Police Barracks conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of US Route 5 and Riley Drive, in the Town of Weathersfield (Windsor County), Vermont. Signs of impairment were detected during interactions with the operator, Joseph Bannister (28) of the Town of Cornish Flat (Sullivan County), New Hampshire. Bannister was subsequently arrested and taken to the Windsor Police Department in the Town of Windsor (Windsor County), Vermont, for processing. He was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on May 12, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: May 12, 2026 at 0830 hours    

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

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.

 

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

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Mischief x2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004642

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Nathan Rode                         

STATION:  St. Johnsbury             

CONTACT#: (802)-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2026 at approximately 2005 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: St Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Katie Ricker                                  

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Greenwood                                  

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

VICTIM: Cole Stewart

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a vandalism call in the Town of St Johnsbury, VT. Investigation revealed that Katie Ricker (26) and Joseph Greenwood (45) of Ryegate and Lyndon, VT had committed the crime of Unlawful Mischief. Ricker and Greenwood were issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 06/15/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/15/2026 at 0830 AM         

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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 Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Barracks: 802-748-3111

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

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***UPDATE*** Williston Barracks / Missing Person

*****UPDATE*****UPDATE*****UPDATE***

On 4/30/26 at approximately 1748 hours the missing female was located safe.

 

 

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VSP News Release - Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003167

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION: Williston Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: April 30th, at 09:56 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westford Milton Road, Westford

MISSING PERSON

 

MISSING: Siobhan Loyer

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 30th, 2026, at approximately 09:56 hours, The Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks was notified of a missing person in the Town of Westford, VT. Preliminary investigation revealed Siobhan Loyer (25) was reportedly last seen on April 29th , 2026, at approximately 2300 hours in the area of Westford Milton Road in the Town of Westford. 

A photograph of Siobhan Loyer is attached to this press release. Loyer is approximately 5'05" tall, 130 lbs, brown hair, with hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white sweat suit.

Anyone with information on Siobhan Loyer’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111.

 

 

 

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

 

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Traffic Alert - VT Route 30, Jamaica

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 30, Jamaica has both lanes obstructed in the area of 2277 VT Route 30 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.

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Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003495

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2026 at approximately 1639 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 MM 66, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Sean Gibbs                                               

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police were patrolling I89 in the area of MM 66, Waterbury, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. RADAR indicated the vehicle was traveling at 100 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. Upon initiating a traffic stop for the violation, the operator was identified as Sean Gibbs (48) of Waterbury, VT. Troopers issued Gibbs a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 0830 hours. Gibbs was also issued a VCVC for the speed, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1004, which carries a penalty of 2 points and a $530.00 fine.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Washington

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.

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Williston Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release - Missing Person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE – WILLISTON BARRACKS

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif

STATION: Williston Barracks               

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 2, 2026, 1858 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Raceway Rd. Jericho, VT

MISSING PERSON

 

MISSING: Deserae D. Merrill

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police (Williston Barracks) are investigating a missing person case in Jericho, Vermont. Deserae D. Merrill, 22, was last seen around 8:30 PM on May 1, 2026, leaving her residence to meet unknown friends. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Merrill’s welfare.

 

Merrill is described as approximately 5’9”, 165 pounds, with shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark shirt, carrying a small handbag, and purple Crocs. She is believed to be driving a blue Toyota Camry with Vermont license plate KZC108.

 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111.

 

Trooper Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

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Royalton Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2002014
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            
STATION:  VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2026 @ 2140 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 southbound, mile marker 21, Royalton
VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

ACCUSED: Skyler Dessaint                                            
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks, conducted a traffic stop on I89 southbound in the town of Royalton. Throughout the interaction, the operator, Skyler Dessaint (25), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Dessaint was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Dessaint was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and ultimately issued a citation and released.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:  05/12/26 @ 0830 hours        
COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court
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.

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933


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May 1, 2026

Update: Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, April 27 to May 3, 2026

 

UPDATE: Lt. Isaac Merriam will serve as northern watch commander from Friday through the weekend. His email address is isaac.merriam@vermont.gov.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Through Sunday, May 3:

Lt. Isaac Merriam

isaac.merriam@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Capt. Michael Manley

michael.manley@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

 

 

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