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August 17, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004506

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                       

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                  

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

 

DATE/TIME: 7/13/2026 1533 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate, VT

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

 

ACCUSED: Mark Maskell Jr.                                         

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/29/2026 0800         

COURT: Franklin County Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Incarcerated at Northeast Correctional Facility     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

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

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993 option 3

 

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

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

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

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Thomas Howard

thomas.howard@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Robert McKenna

robert.mckenna@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

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

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Gross Neg. Op.

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006439

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Karson Kruger                      

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION: Putney, Vermont

VIOLATION: Grossly Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Ayble Ford                                           

AGE:  28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont

 

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Derby Barracks / Fugitive From Justice / Canaan Port of Entry

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004692

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                           

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Port of Entry - Canaan, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive From Justice

 

ACCUSED: David Zouzout                                             

AGE: 40

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

 

 

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

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Essex County

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $50,000.00 Dollars

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

Williston Barracks / Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006210

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7 / Higbee Road, Charlotte

VIOLATION:

- Negligent Operation

- Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Justin Walters                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Chittenden

 

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

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

 

August 16, 2026

Derby Barracks / Shooting with injury, assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A5004696

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. David Robillard

STATION: VSP Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION: 250 Holliday Rd., Albany, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injury, assault

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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Berlin Barracks / Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006917

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                            

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/16/2026 1324 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: U.S. Route 2, Waterbury

VIOLATION: Unlawful Restraint, Kidnapping

 

ACCUSED:  Nubian Mohammed                                             

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report that Nubian Mohammed had unlawfully restrained household members in Waterbury, VT. Mohammed was later located and taken into custody at the Residence Inn, Marriot in Colchester, Vermont. Mohammed was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and subsequently lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: Northeast Correctional Complex    

BAIL: Hold Without

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Job Moise

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

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New Haven Barracks / VCOR


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003570

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                          

STATION: New Haven Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802- 388- 4919

 

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

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 116, Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Travis Heustis                                       

AGE: 46

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: ADDISON

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500.00

MUG SHOT: Y

 

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

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

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2005368                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Christopher Blanco

STATION: St. Albans                        

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

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

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: Alburgh

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: W Shore Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Petru Mindru

AGE: 33    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: CRV

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

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Molly White

AGE: 27    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Focus

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

INJURIES: Passenger

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

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

 

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

 

Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene.

 

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

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

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


Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111


Rutland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct

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

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE# 26A5004663                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/15/2026 @ 0137 hours

STREET: Holland Rd & Herrick Rd

TOWN: Derby Line

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1, Grossly Negligent Operation, Eluding A Police Officer While Operating in a Grossly Negligent Manner

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Quincy Cotnoir

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F 350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Lower Front End and Passenger side

INJURIES: Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were patrolling Holland Rd, Derby, VT when they observed two vehicles doing “burnouts” in the middle of the roadway. On vehicle observed to be a black in color Ford pickup truck and the other a silver or white Ford pickup. The black Ford pickup immediately attempted to flee at a high rate of speed upon observing the marked Vermont State Police cruiser. A Trooper activated the emergency lights and siren, attempting to catch up to the vehicle, but was unable to catch up to the vehicle initially. The same truck was located crashed on Herrick Rd, Derby Line, VT moments later.

 

The operator was identified as Quincy Cotnoir (20) of Newport City, VT. Quincy displayed several signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for Suspicion of DUI. The operator was transported to North Country Hospital where he was processed and released on a citation to appear in court.

The identity of the silver/white Ford pickup is still under investigation and anyone who may know the identity of the operator are asked to call the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks at 802 334 8881. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138068 T23 VSA 1038 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138067 T23 VSA 1081(d) Unreasonable and Imprudent Speeds When Special Hazards exist

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7138066 and 7138063 T23 VSA 1063 Starting Parked Vehicles

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION:            N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Williston Barracks/DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A1006176
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                          
STATION: Williston                  
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026, at 2322 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 South, MM 109, Georgia, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Elizabeth Charbonneau                                            
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 15, 2026, at approximately 2322 hours, Troopers assigned to the Williston Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-89 South near mile marker 109 in the Town of Georgia for an observed moving violation. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Elizabeth Charbonneau (33) of Colchester, VT.

While speaking with Charbonneau, Troopers detected several signs of impairment. Charbonneau was screened for driving under the influence of alcohol and subsequently arrested. Charbonneau was transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing where she was later released on citation to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court-Criminal Division on September 1, 2026, at 0800 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/26 at 0800 hours            
COURT: Franklin
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    
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.


Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Grimm

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111



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August 15, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004532

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                              

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: August 15, 2026, at approximately 1929 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N near Exit 4, Randolph VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kieran Paul Jurgenson                                                

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 89 in the town of Randolph for a speed violation. The vehicle was observed to be traveling 100 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The operator, identified as Kieran Jurgenson (21), was issued a criminal citation to answer to the charge of Excessive Speed and released. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

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.

 

 

Trooper Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933