UPDATE: Lane reduction / Interstate 89 south near Exit 8

Interstate 89 by Exit 8 has re-opened to normal traffic.  Details on the crash will be provided by the responding trooper when available.

 

 

From: Kelley, Rich via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:05 AM
Subject: Lane reduction / Interstate 89 south near Exit 8

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks

 

Interstate 89 south, near Exit 8 (Montpelier exit) is reduced to one lane due to a vehicle crash.  This isn’t expected to be a long-term event although motorists should expect delays in the area.  Details on the crash are not yet available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

St Albans Barracks / DUI Refusal and DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004368

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 @0154 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Road, Fairfield VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Travis Sweeney                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St Albans barracks preformed a traffic stop on a vehicle for an observed motor vehicle violation. The driver was identified as Travis Sweeney (41) of Fairfax VT. While speaking with Sweeney indicators of impairment were detected. Sweeney was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St Albans barracks for processing. Sweeney was issued a criminal citation to appear in Franklin County court on 07/28/2026 at 0800 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026            

COURT: Franklin

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.

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1005118

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 07, 2026 at approximately 2124 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 NB MM 95.0, Colchester, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1,

 

 

ACCUSED: Troy L. Mcilwain  

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 7, 2026, at approximately 2124 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling well in excess of the posted 65 mph speed limit. The vehicle’s speed was confirmed by radar to be 94 mph in the 65 mph zone on Interstate 89 Northbound MM 95.0 in the town of Colchester. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Troy L. Mcilwain (37) of St. Albans, VT.

 

While speaking with Mcilwain, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Mcilwain was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. Mcilwain was processed at the Williston Barracks and released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County court on July 28, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N /A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

 

*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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005557

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                           

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 @ 2116 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marshfield, VT

VIOLATION: 1^st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, 2^nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Resisting Arrest, Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer, Interference With Access To Emergency Services, Unlawful Restraint In The Second Degree

 

ACCUSED: Sydney Walden                                              

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, 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, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the Town of Marshfield, Vermont. Through investigation it was revealed the accused, Sydney Walden (61), unlawfully restrained, interfered with their ability to contact emergency services and caused serious bodily harm to multiple household members. Walden was subsequently placed under arrest for the aforementioned charges. During the arrest, Walden resisted arrest and assaulted a law enforcement officer. Walden was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and later to Northeast Correctional Complex where he was held without bail. Walden was issued a citation to appear in court on 07/08/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/08/2026 at 1230         

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex    

BAIL: Held Without

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Gross Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4007252
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026, at approximately 1950 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, Mile Marker 132, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Gross Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: Norman Gravel
AGE: 77
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/07/2026, at approximately 1950 hours, a Trooper assigned to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 91 near mile marker 132 when a vehicle was observed traveling southbound in the northbound travel lanes.

Troopers immediately responded and safely intercepted the vehicle near mile marker 131. The operator was identified as Norman Gravel, 77, of Hardwick, Vermont.

Following the investigation, Gravel was issued a criminal citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 07/27/2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Gross Negligent Operation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/27/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia 

LODGED: No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

St. Albans Barracks | First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004346

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau                           

STATION:  St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 at 0919

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ethan Allen Hwy, Georgia

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Dolan                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July, 7, 2026 at 0919 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic dispute that occurred in the town of Georgia. Investigation revealed that Dolan physically assaulted a family member. He was ultimately lodged at Northwest State Correctional Facility and cited to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on July 8, 2026 at 1300 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  July, 8, 2026 at 1300 hours       

COURT: Franklin Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: NWSCF  

BAIL: $5000

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 Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Westminster Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005953

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo

STATION: Westminster Barracks     

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 at 0836 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: River Road, Newfane, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Barry Matyas                                      

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 7^th, 2026, at approximately 0836 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a residence on River Road in the town of Newfane, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed that an occupant of the vehicle, Barry Matyas (45), was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release.  Matyas was placed under arrest and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Matyas was cited to appear on 07/07/2026 in Windham County Criminal Division at 1230 hours for Violation of Court Conditions.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 7^th, 2026 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: $200.00

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 / Custodial Interference

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A3005381

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/04/2026 at approximately 1016 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Custodial Interference

 

ACCUSED: Casey Pratt                                             

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On 07/04/2026 at approximately 1016 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a potential custodial interference between two legal guardians regarding their juvenile children. Investigation revealed that Casey Pratt (25) of Barre, VT was not abiding by a court ordered custody agreement. On 07/06/2026, Pratt was located and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Custodial Interference.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT:  Washington County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NO  

BAIL: N/A

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007192 & 26A4007182

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/05/2026 at 2112 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bugbee Crossing Road Burke, VT

 

ACCUSED: Thomas Gilman                                           

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

VIOLATION: DUI-Refusal

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of an intoxicated individual who needed to be removed from a residence on Bugbee Crossing Road in the Town of Burke. The individual was identified as Thomas Gilman (58) of Newark, Vermont. Gilman had also been the subject of multiple calls for service earlier in the evening as a potential impaired operator due to intoxication but had not been located. Troopers arrived on scene and located Gilman at the residence as well as the vehicle he had been reported driving earlier in the evening.  While speaking with Gilman, indicators of impairment were detected. Gilman was arrested for suspicion of DUI and was then transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Gilman was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 07/27/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/27/2026 at 0830 AM           

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - 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.

  

Trooper Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, July 6-12, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of July 6-12, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Isaac Merriam

isaac.merriam@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Capt. Christopher Barber

christopher.barber@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

 

 

Update No. 2: VSP identifies man who drowned in Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police identifies man who drowned in Lamoille River in Fairfax

 

FAIRFAX, Vermont (Monday, July 6, 2026) — The autopsy has been completed on the man who died Thursday in the Lamoille River in Fairfax.

 

The victim is identified as Robert Coreno, 39, of Fairfax. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington determined his death was the result of an accidental drowning.

 

Investigation determined the incident occurred when a 10-year-old child fell into the water, and Coreno jumped into the river in an attempt to save her. A neighbor came to the aid of Coreno and the child. The neighbor was able to rescue the child but could not reach Coreno.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Shortly after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, crews from Colchester Technical Rescue located the body of a man in the Lamoille River in Fairfax where a swimmer had been reported missing earlier in the evening.

 

The body was recovered and brought to shore. The victim will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. The man’s identity will be withheld pending notification of relatives. No one else was injured in this incident.

 

VSP will provide additional information as the investigation continues.

 

 

***Initial news release, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police are responding to a report of a missing man in the Lamoille River in the Franklin County town of Fairfax.

 

The incident was reported at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, near Cleary Road off Vermont Route 104. Preliminary reports indicated a man and a child were swimming in the river when the man began to struggle in the water. A neighbor launched a kayak and helped the child to shore, but the man did not resurface.

 

A search is underway on the river and includes the Vermont State Police, Colchester Technical Rescue, Milton Police Department, Johnson Fire Department, Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax Rescue, and game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Thursday night.

 

No further information is currently available. VSP will provide updates as the search continues.

 

The Vermont State Police has responded to three suspected drowning incidents in the past 24 hours. VSP reminds the public that state waterways are running high and have strong currents following recent thunderstorms and rainy weather. People should be mindful of conditions and take precautions before entering any body of water, including checking water levels, flow rates, weather forecasts and the potential for underwater obstacles; using a buddy system; and always swimming sober.

 

For more information about swimming safely in natural environments, see this online American Red Cross resource.

 

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Update No. 2: VSP provides update on Norwich death investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police provides update on Norwich death investigation

                                           

NORWICH, Vermont (Monday, July 6, 2026) — The Vermont Health Department on Monday, July 6, 2026, informed the Vermont State Police that the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has issued findings regarding Noel Neely’s cause and manner of death.

 

The medical examiner determined the cause of her death was asphyxia by exclusion of oxygen. The manner of death is listed as “could not be determined.”

 

The state police investigation into the circumstances leading up to and following the death remains active and ongoing. No further information is available.

 

 

***Update No. 1: 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026***

As the investigation continues, the Vermont State Police is able to identify the deceased woman as Noel A. Neely, 82, a resident of the home on Douglas Hill Road where the incident occurred.

 

This case remains open and active. The state police is working is in close communication with the Windsor County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding the details and circumstances of the case. Due to the ongoing investigation, VSP will be releasing no further details at this time.

 

Anyone with information that could assist in this matter is asked to call the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

***Initial news release, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Windsor County town of Norwich.

 

The investigation began at about 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, when police received a report of a deceased woman at a property at 48 Douglas Hill Rd. First responders located a woman dead inside the residence.

 

Initial investigation indicates the woman’s death occurred under potentially suspicious circumstances. Everyone associated with this matter is accounted for, and there is no identified danger to the public.

 

The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. The state police will release the identity of the deceased female following further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

This investigation is in its early stages and involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit, with assistance from the Norwich Police Department.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation continues.

 

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Update No. 5: VSP identifies brother, sister who drowned near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

State police identifies brother, sister who drowned near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

 

GEORGIA, Vermont (Monday, July 6, 2026) — Autopsies have been completed on the two individuals who died Wednesday in the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

The victims are identified as Yazmin Yupangui, 11, and her 25-year-old brother, Sandro Lala, both of Cambridge. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington determined their deaths were the result of accidental drownings.

 

At the family’s request, the Vermont State Police is including a photo of Yazmin and Sandro with this release.

 

 

***Update No. 4, 12:15 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026***

At about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, July 4, a kayaker called the Vermont State Police to report he had found a body on Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Troopers and the Milton Fire Department responded to the scene and brought the body to shore. The deceased individual is believed to be the man who jumped into the Lamoille River upstream of the lake Wednesday evening to attempt to rescue a young relative who fell into the water. Her body was recovered Thursday evening.

 

The man’s body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Per standard protocol, VSP will withhold the names of the deceased individuals until autopsies are complete.

 

The state police thanks the numerous first-response and search-and-rescue agencies, along with members of the public, for assisting in this case.

 

 

***Update No. 3, 5 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2026***

Search efforts on the Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia for a missing man continued from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. His body was not located.

 

The Vermont State Police and the Department of Public Safety search and rescue coordinator plan to return to the area Saturday, July 4, with K-9s to search riverbanks and lakeshore areas downstream. If necessary, VSP will evaluate resuming operations on the water Monday, July 6.

 

 

***Update No. 2, 9:25 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

At about 5:40 p.m. Thursday, members of the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team located the body of the young girl who went missing after falling into the Lamoille River on Wednesday night near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia.

 

Her body was brought to shore and was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

 

Crews continued searching until about 7 p.m. Thursday for a relative of the girl who had jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue her. He was not located. Search efforts have ended for the day and are expected to resume Friday morning, July 3.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as the search continues.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026***

Emergency crews resumed search and recovery efforts Thursday morning after two people went into the water Wednesday night at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia and did not resurface.

 

The Vermont State Police is leading the operation. Crews arrived on scene before 8 a.m. Thursday. The effort includes VSP’s Underwater Recovery Team and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. Game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are assisting.

 

Conditions on the water are challenging following strong thunderstorms overnight that caused water levels to rise and strengthened currents.

 

As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, the missing individuals have not been located. The search will continue throughout the day for as long as the conditions allow.

 

VSP will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026***

Multiple emergency crews including the Vermont State Police have responded to a report of two missing people at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in the Franklin County town of Georgia.

 

The incident was reported at about 7:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highbridge Road, also known as Route 104A, and Arrowhead Lake Road. Initial reports indicated a group of relatives were fishing along the shore when a young girl fell into the water, and a man jumped in to try to rescue her. Neither of the individuals has been seen since.

 

A search is underway on the water near where the Lamoille River empties into the lake. Agencies involved include fire departments from Fairfax, Georgia and Milton; Colchester Technical Rescue; Fairfax Rescue; and multiple components of the Vermont State Police including troopers from the Field Force Division, the Underwater Recovery Team, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, an embedded mental health crisis worker, and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Search crews plan to remain on scene as long as conditions permit Wednesday night and return as needed first thing Thursday morning.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the search effort proceeds.

 

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UPDATE: Rutland Barracks / Missing Person

 

UPDATE: On Monday, July 6, 2026, at approximately 0900 hours, members of the Vermont State Police made contact with Mark Herring at a residence located on US RT 4 in the Town of Mendon.

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public that sent in tips that assisted with the investigation. Below is the original press release.

 

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4005140

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: July 4, 2026, at approximately 2313 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Coolidge State Park Road, Plymouth, Vermont

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

NAME: Mark P. Herring

AGE: 71

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7/4/2026, at approximately 2313 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified that Mark Herring had not been seen since Thursday July 2, 2026, between 1830-1900 hours. Herring is believed to have returned to Rutland City.

 

Although the circumstances do not appear suspicious there are concerns about his health. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is requested to contact the Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.