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October 20, 2026

UPDATE / Derby Barracks / Missing Person

UDATE TO NEWS RELEASE

 

 

Crystal Decker has been located and is alive and well.

 

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 VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

        

CASE#: 26A5006029

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                            

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: On 10/19/ 2026 at 0900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 

 

Missing Person: Crystal Decker

Age: 41

City, State of Residence: Morgan, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/19/26, the State Police received a report from family members that Crystal Decker had left home on 10/18/26 at approximately 3pm and had not returned. Family members reported that this is not regular behavior for Decker. Decker is believed to be operating a 2015 White Kia Soul bearing Vermont license plate KZV810. Decker was last seen wearing a tan sweater and black pants. Decker has blonde hair, blue eyes, is approximately 5’7’’ in height and is of thin build. Decker was known to be in Vernon, CT yesterday and could potentially be in Vermont or Maryland. Should anyone see Decker or her vehicle, please contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.



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New Haven Barracks/ MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE #: 26B5004499
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026, 0913 hours
STREET: VT-30
TOWN: Cornwall
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Robbins Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kody Swan
AGE: 33
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Liberty
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front and passenger’s side contact damage
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 10/20/2026 at approximately 0913 hours, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT Route 30 north of Robbins Road in the Town of Cornwall. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling south when its brakes failed (V#1 was not inspected). At that time, V#1 crossed the centerline, left the northbound lane, and struck a small rock wall before coming to a position of uncontrolled rest. OP#1 was transported to the hospital by ambulance with suspected minor injuries.

Troopers were assisted on scene by Middlebury Regional EMS.

VCVC(s):
-23 VSA 1038, “Driving on roadways laned for traffic” ($220, 2 points)
-23 VSA 513, “Misuse of number plates” ($162, 0 points)
-23 VSA 301, “Persons required to register” ($162, 0 points)

Fw: New Haven Barracks/ Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B5004489
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026, 1411 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Austin Drive, Bristol, VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrant

ACCUSED: Charles Ouellette
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/19/2026 at approximately 1411 hours, Troopers responded to a suspicious call at a residence located on Austin Drive in the Town of Bristol. The complainant, Charles Ouellette (33) of Bristol, VT, had an active warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court for a DUI arraignment. Per the warrant, Ouellette was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on the following day.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
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.

Derby Barracks / Missing Person

 

 VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

        

CASE#: 26A5006029

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                            

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: On 10/19/ 2026 at 0900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 

 

Missing Person: Crystal Decker

Age: 41

City, State of Residence: Morgan, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/19/26, the State Police received a report from family members that Crystal Decker had left home on 10/18/26 at approximately 3pm and had not returned. Family members reported that this is not regular behavior for Decker. Decker is believed to be operating a 2015 White Kia Soul bearing Vermont license plate KZV810. Decker was last seen wearing a tan sweater and black pants. Decker has blonde hair, blue eyes, is approximately 5’7’’ in height and is of thin build. Decker was known to be in Vernon, CT yesterday and could potentially be in Vermont or Maryland. Should anyone see Decker or her vehicle, please contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.



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October 19, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Found Property

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 23B2004344

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Ryan Miller

STATION:  Royalton                   

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME:  October 2023

LOST PROPERTY: Miter Saw

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

During an investigation in October of 2023 Vermont State Police Royalton came into possession of a miter saw. The investigation has concluded and the state police is attempting to locate the owner of the saw. If anyone had a miter saw stolen or lost in September/October of 2023 they are asked to reach out to the Royalton Barracks.

 

 

Trooper Ryan Miller & K9 Fynn

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005655

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 19, 2026, approx. 1802 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North St, Bennington

VIOLATION: Excessive speed

 

ACCUSED: Nicole A. Maccioli                                              

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on North St near Depot St in Bennington for a speed violation, 70mph in a 40mph zone. The operator, Nicole A. Maccioli (44) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 7, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 7, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: No

MUG SHOT: 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.

Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3008809                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 @ 1454 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 12

TOWN: Middlesex, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Horn of the Moon Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry and Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Katheryn Mackenzie

AGE: 39

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Passenger Side Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Vermont Route 12 and Horn of the Moon Road in the Town of Middlesex, VT.  Investigation revealed Mackenzie was traveling north on Vermont Route 12, when she became distracted and collided with a guardrail. Mackenzie reported no injuries from the crash, and her vehicle sustained minor damage. Montpelier EMS and Bee There Towing responded and assisted with the crash.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Oct. 19-25, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Through Thursday, Oct. 22

Lt. Michael Dion

michael.dion@vermont.gov

 

Beginning Friday, Oct. 23

Lt. Owen Ballinger

owen.ballinger@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

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2006045

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                    

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at approximately 1110 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Norman Bevins                                              

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 19, 2026, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified that Norman Bevins, 52, of Bethel, Vermont had an extraditable warrant out of New Hampshire for felony possession of methamphetamine. Troopers were aware that Bevins was currently being held at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, Vermont on Vermont warrants. Bevins was subsequently charged with the additional crime of Fugitive from Justice.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 1230 hours       

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without bail

MUG SHOT: NA

 

 

 

*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.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

Williston Barracks / VCOR, VAPO


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007849

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                         

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 18th, 2026 / 2128 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterville, VT

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

 

ACCUSED: Michael Buchanan, Jr                                             

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 18th, 2026, at approximately 2128 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a restraining order violation that occurred in Waterville. State Police ultimately located Michael Buchanan, Jr, 34, of Johnson, at a residence in Johnson, and were assisted by Morristown and Stowe Police Departments. Investigation revealed that Buchanan was in violation of his Conditions of Release and a Final Relief From Abuse Order.

 

Buchanan was placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then transported to the Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 19th, 2026 / 1230 hours         

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $5,000

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.

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2006041
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                        
STATION: Royalton                      
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/18/26 // 2315hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Sand Hill Rd, Bethel
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Norman Bevins                                              
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located Norman Bevins, 52, at a residence in Bethel. Bevins was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks before being issued a citation to appear in the Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division. Bevins was lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility on $55,000 consecutive bail for his outstanding warrants, listed below.

13 VSA 2501 - GRAND LARCENY >$900 (FELONY)
 
13 VSA 2561(b) - BUY, RECEIVE, SELL, POSSESS, CONCEAL STOLEN PROPERTY >$900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 7559(a) - VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE (FELONY)

13 VSA 3705(c) - UNLAWFUL TRESPASS MOTOR VEHICLE - FIRST OFFENSE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2575(1) - RETAIL THEFT IN EXCESS OF $900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 2561(b) - BUY, RECEIVE, SELL, POSSESS, CONCEAL STOLEN PROPERTY >$900 (FELONY)

13 VSA 7559(a) - VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENTFRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (FELONY)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (FELONY)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (MISDEMEANOR)

13 VSA 2029(b)(1) - HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD, LOSS GREATER THAN $1,000 OR $2,500 AGGREGATE (OTHER)

13 VSA 2029(d) - HOME IMPROVEMENTFRAUD, LOSS - FAILURE TO REGISTER (OTHER)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (OTHER)

28 VSA 302 - VIOLATION OF PROBATION (OTHER)

18 VSA 4234a(a)(2) - METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION (FELONY)



COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/26        
COURT: Windsor County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: MVCF    
BAIL: $55,000
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.
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Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006042

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Ivan Michels                             

STATION: Royalton                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10-18-26 / 2350

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sand Hill Rd

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Tiffany Wills                                               

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT

 

VICTIM: N/A

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10-18-26 Vermont State Police - Royalton came into contact with Tiffany Wills while attempting to locate another individual. It was determined Wills had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear for the following charges:

 

    1. Burglary into an occupied dwelling (misdemeanor)

    2. Grand larceny (felony)

    3. Buy, receive, sell, possess or conceal stolen property (felony)

    4. Unlawful mischief (felony)

    5. Aggravated vehicle operation without owner's consent (felony)

    6. Leaving the scene of a crash (felony)

    7. DUI - drugs (misdemeanor)

 

Wills was lodged on $200 bail and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 10-19-26 at 1230.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10-19-26 / 1230            

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center     

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: IMAGE INCLUDED

 

 

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

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

 

 

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October 18, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005639

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 18, 2026, approx. 1715 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dewey Street, Bennington

VIOLATION: Operating without a driver's license; Resisting arrest

 

ACCUSED: Malaki Barnes                                               

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The operator, identified as Malaki Barnes (19) of Bennington, VT, was found to be in violation of the criminal offense of operating without a driver's license. When Troopers attempted to take Barnes into custody, he resisted arrest and fled the traffic stop in his vehicle. Barnes later turned himself in at the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks, where he was processed and issued a citation. Barnes was ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 14, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 14, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No  

BAIL: No

MUG SHOT: 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005549

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/15/26 @ 1031 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Mile Marker 22/8

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Elizabeth James                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: San Antonio, Texas

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, a Vermont State Police Trooper observed a vehicle traveling South on US Route 7 in the area of mile marker 23 traveling at 90 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone and weaving in and out of traffic. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and the operator, identified as Elizabeth James (45), was ultimately arrested for excessive speed and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 12/07/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/07/26 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:   NA 

BAIL: NA

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.

Derby Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A5006002                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 @ 1615 hours

STREET: Vt Route 114

TOWN: Norton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Brousseau Mountain Rd

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Caeley McCarthy

AGE: 22   

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Stewartstown, NH.

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Reported minor

HOSPITAL: Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Colebrook, NH.

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Derby Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash with possible injuries near the address of 2959 Vt Route 114 in the Town of Norton, Vt.  Investigation revealed McCarthy was traveling east on Vt Route 114, failed to initiate a slight left-hand turn, traveled off the right-hand side of the road ultimately colliding with a tree. McCarthy was transported to Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital for injuries reported in the crash. Beecher Falls Fire, 45 Parallel EMS and Rays Towing responded and assisted with the crash. 

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009235

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Joseph Galusha                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2026 at 0049 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N MM49, Weathersfield (Windsor County), Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Negligent Operation with Injury Resulting, Leaving the Scene of the Accident with Injury Resulting

 

ACCUSED: Jabari Carr

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on I-91 Northbound near Mile Marker 49, in the town of Weathersfield (Windsor County), VT. While in route, Troopers were notified the operator, and multiple occupants of the vehicle, left the scene of the crash. One of the occupants from the vehicle was on scene with injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.  

 

Troopers later located all occupants and identified the operator as Jabari Carr, 20, of Sutton, VT.  During the investigation, indicators of impairment were observed. Carr was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks for processing. Carr was released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor 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

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007867

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-17-26 / 0038 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West St / Cottage St, Rutland City

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Joziah Cox

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 17, 2026, at approximately 0038 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were on patrol in Rutland City, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop on Cottage St near West St.

 

Troopers identified the operator as Joziah Cox of Clarendon, VT. While speaking to Cox, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Cox was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland Town for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Cox was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1000 hours

            

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

 

 

 

 

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Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1009232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                         

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/17/2026 at approx. 2102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-131, Cavendish, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:  Deegan Aiken

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a single vehicle crash that occurred on VT-131 in the town of Cavendish (Windsor County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined that Deegan Aiken (22), of Ludlow, VT was under the influence of intoxicants while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. Aiken was subsequently arrested and transported to Springfield Police Department for processing. Aiken was later released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 at 0815 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: INCLUDED

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October 17, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI 1


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010617

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: October 17, 2026, at approximately 1938

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 / Lake Morey Rd

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Dubuque                                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 1938 hours, a Trooper from the St. Johnsbury Barracks was patrolling US Route 5 near Lake Morey Rd in Fairlee and observed a motor vehicle violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and signs of impairment were observed. The operator, Nicholas Dubuque, underwent Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and at the conclusion was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Bradford Outpost and released with a citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 11/4/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/4/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Orange 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.