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November 13, 2026

St. Albans Barracks | Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A2007712

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Seth Boudreau                            

STATION:  St. Albans                

CONTACT#: 802524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/13/2026 at 0958 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bakersfield, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: David Reynolds                                             

AGE:45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/13/2026 at approximately 0958 hours, the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks received a call advising that David Reynolds had violated court orders. Investigation revealed that Reynolds did violate court orders and was subsequently taken into custody for the offense.  Reynolds lodged on $500 and additionally cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division on November 16th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   11/16/2026  

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $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 Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

New Haven Barracks / Reckless Endangerment

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  26B5004882

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME:  11/12/2026 at 1928 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stokes Rd, Starksboro, VT

VIOLATIONS: Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED:  Jacques H. Bickford

AGE:  25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/12/2026 at approximately 1928 hours, the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks received a call reporting that their roommate was throwing things around their residence and had discharged a firearm. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Jacques H. Bickford (25) committed the Offense of Reckless Endangerment.

 

Bickford was subsequently arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police New Haven Barrack for processing. Bickford was lodged and cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Addison Criminal Division on November 13th, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

 

LODGED – Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1000

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/13/26 at 1230 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

Shaftsbury Barracks / Request for information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3006059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 12, 2026, approx. 0100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations, Arlington

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 12, 2026, at approximately 0200 hours, Troopers recovered a vehicle stolen from Old Mill Rd in Arlington. Vermont State Police received subsequent reports of multiple vehicles being entered and stolen from in the area of East Arlington Rd, VT Route 7A, and Old Mill Rd, in Arlington. These break-ins occurred sometime between 2200 hours on November 11 and 0100 hours on November 12.

 

These break-ins included another stolen vehicle, described as a 2013 maroon GMC 1500 with Vermont plates 324A161. This vehicle also has a Dallas Cowboys sticker in the rear window, rust and ratchet straps on the rear fender, and rain guards on the windows. This GMC 1500 has not yet been recovered and was last seen in Bennington.

 

Anyone with information about these motor vehicle break-ins is asked to contact Trooper Benjamin Prandini of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury barracks at (802) 442-5421.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Stolen Vehicle

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4011396

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/13/2026 at approximately 1308 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jiffy Mart, Waits River Rd, Bradford

VIOLATION: Operation Without Owner's Consent, Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: UNKNOWN                                               

 

VICTIM: Tina Race

AGE: 64

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 13, 2026, at approximately 1308 hours, Troopers were dispatched to a reported theft of a motor vehicle on at the Jiffy Mart in Bradford. A blue 2012 Subaru Forester bearing VT registration KWK628 with a smashed rear window was stolen by an unknown person. The State Police is requesting anyone with information to contact Trooper Rodzel at 802-748-3111 or anonymous tips can also be made using the link: https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009424

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:     Trooper Chris Santic                    

STATION:       Berlin Barracks              

CONTACT#:  802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:   11/12/26 at approximately 0038 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED:        Bradford Raeside                                        

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Raeside. During the traffic stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Raeside was taken into custody, and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:    12/03/2026    

COURT: Washington

LODGED - LOCATION:  None

BAIL: None

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 Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2007689                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                         

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: November 12th, 2026 @ 1710 hours

STREET: Sodom Road

TOWN: Georgia

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Ballard Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Laura Sweet

AGE: 58

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Mercury

VEHICLE MODEL: Mountaineer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate Front-End Damage

INJURIES: Suspected Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Michael Bryce

AGE: 66

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1992

VEHICLE MAKE: Case

VEHICLE MODEL: 7120 Tractor

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor Driver's Side Wheel Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On November 12th, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Sodom Road and Ballard Road in the Town of Georgia.

 

Through investigation, it was determined that Vehicle #1 failed to maintain its lane and subsequently struck Vehicle #2 causing significant damage to the front end of Vehicle #1 and moderate damage to the driver’s side rear wheel of Vehicle #2. The operator of Vehicle #1 sustained suspected minor injuries.

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: None

COURT ACTION: N

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Royalton Barracks / VAPO

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006318

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            

STATION: VSP Royalton                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/02/2026, 11/13/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Braintree, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED:  Brian Lewis                                            

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pomfret, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police received a report that Brian Lewis (35) violated an Abuse Prevention Order on the aforementioned dates. After investigation, Lewis was placed under arrest and processed at the Royalton Barracks. Lewis was issued a criminal citation and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/2026 @ 1230 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.

 

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A1008458

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 12, 2026, at approximately 1417 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 NB MM 72, Bolton, VT

VIOLATION:

 

- DUI – Drug

- Violations of Conditions of Release

- Driving with a Criminally Suspended License

 

ACCUSED: Edward Reardon

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans Town, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 12, 2026, at approximately 1417 hours, Vermont State Police was requested to assist Vermont Highway Patrol on a motor vehicle stop at I89 NB at MM 72 in the town of Bolton.

 

The operator was identified as Edward Reardon (43) of St. Albans Town. While speaking with the operator, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.

 

Reardon was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI Drug and transported to the Williston State Police Department for processing and later released to appear in court on 01/21/2027 at 0830 hours at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer to the charge of DUI – Drug, Violation of Conditions Of Release and Driving with a Criminally Suspended License.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 21, 2027, 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden

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 Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

Berlin Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009432

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                      

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: November 12th, 2026, at approximately 1428 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Crossroads Christian Church, East Montpelier, VT

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation                                              

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 12th, 2026, the Vermont State Police were notified of a possible active burglary located at the Crossroads Christian Church located at 115 Fassett Road in the Town of East Montpelier, VT. Investigation revealed that at approximately 1428 hours an individual attempted to gain entry to the building through the locked front door and front windows. The individual was seen wearing grey baggy pants, a white hooded sweatshirt, and a black and white baseball cap.

 

If anyone has information on the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Berlin at (802)-229-9191 and ask to speak with Trooper Charney. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Kevin Charney

Vermont State Police – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, Vermont

Phone: (802) 229-9191

Fax: (802) 229-2648

 

Traffic Alert - Berkshire Center Rd, Berkshire

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Berkshire Center Rd, Berkshire has both lanes obstructed in the area of Between Cioffoletti Road and Robitaille Road due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

Traffic Alert - Berkshire Center Rd, Berkshire

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Berkshire Center Rd, Berkshire has both lanes obstructed in the area of Between Cioffoletti Road and Robitaille Road due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, November 4, through Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Michael Webb, 35, of Pawlet, VT was stopped by Trooper Jason Danielsen on November 6, 2026, at 2:40 PM on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Bennington County on December 28, 2026.

Eric Grenier, 44, of Brandon, VT was stopped by Trooper Eric Jakubowski on US Route 4 in Castleton on November 5, 2026, at 1:54 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on December 28, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

St Albans Barracks/DUI checkpoints

VSP News Release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  SGT Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St Albans Barracks 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Vermont State Police, St Albans Barracks will be partnering with local, county, and other state law enforcement agencies to conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints between November 20 and December 31, 2026, within Franklin County.

As of November 10, 2026, Vermont has seen 44 fatal crashes on our roads this year, resulting in 48 fatalities. Impairment has been a contributing factor in 59% of these crashes and unrestrained or improperly restrained drivers has been a factor in 53%.

The goal of these checkpoints will be to reduce the number of serious injury and fatal crashes by identifying and arresting impaired motorists and promoting and enforcing use of seat belts and child restraint systems.

 

In addition to checkpoint(s), Troopers will be aggressively patrolling and enforcing motor vehicle laws concerning impaired, distracted/aggressive driving, speeding, and seatbelt use in high traffic and high crash areas.

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind motorists to avoid operating under the influence alcohol/drug, to always utilize a sober driver and to buckle up.

 

Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

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Derby Barracks / Traffic Hazards / Request for information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A5006524

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                           

STATION:  Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: Late hours of November 12th, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 242 in Jay and in other public highways in the towns of Westfield and Lowell.

VIOLATION: Under investigation

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 12, 2026, at approximately 1823 hours, the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a traffic hazard on Vermont Route 242 in the Town of Jay. The caller reported that triangular metal objects had been placed in the roadway, causing damage to the tires of passing motor vehicles.

 

Since the initial report, the Vermont State Police has received additional reports of similar objects, commonly referred to as caltrops, being discovered on public roadways in the towns of Jay, Westfield, and Lowell.

 

Caltrops are sharp, multi-pointed metal objects designed to puncture tires when driven over. Their placement on public roadways poses a significant safety risk to motorists and could result in vehicle damage, loss of control, or serious injury. The Vermont State Police has received six reports of motorists sustaining flat tires after driving over the suspected caltrops. 

 

The Vermont State Police is investigating these incidents and ask motorists traveling through the affected areas to remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or activity.

 

Anyone who encounters a suspected caltrop is urged to exercise caution, avoid handling the object with bare hands, and immediately contact the Vermont State Police. Motorists should not place themselves or others at risk by attempting to retrieve objects from an active roadway.

 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents, including suspicious activity or individuals who may be responsible, is encouraged to contact Trooper Alford at the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at

https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Derby Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5006500

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash                        

STATION: Derby Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/11/2026 at 1210 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: United States Port of Entry Norton, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Dorian Bisch                                             

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Las Vegas Nevada

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/11/2026 at approximately 1210 hours the United States Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry in Norton, VT, reported Dorian Bisch, age 40 of Las Vegas, Nevada, had attempted to cross the United States - Canada border and was found to have an extraditable arrest warrant from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police in Nevada for the crime of Theft, value $100,000 or greater. Bisch was transferred to the custody of Vermont State Police and transported to the Derby barracks for processing.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  11/12/2026 @ 12:30          

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: Held 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.

 

 

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