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September 14, 2026

Derby Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004874

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sergeant Nathan Handy                            

STATION:  Derby                    

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 at 1556 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street in the Village of Derby Line

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Burton Jacobs                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-listed date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police came into contact with Burton Jacobs (29) at an address on Main Street in the Village of Derby Line, VT. Investigation revealed that Jacobs was in violation of an active set of court-ordered conditions of release by being away from his court-ordered curfew address. Jacobs was subsequently issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Criminal Court and transported back to his curfew address.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 @ 0800 hours

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE NOT INCLUDED

 

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

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

 

Berlin Barracks - Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, 1st Degree Unlawful Restraint


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE#: 26A3007679

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Robert Lemnah                           

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A West - Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

 

DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0024 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, and 1st Degree Unlawful Restraint.

 

 

ACCUSED: Sean Bacon                                           

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

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 received a report that a sexual and domestic assault had just occurred in Waterbury. Troopers stationed out of the Berlin Barracks responded to Waterbury and spoke with the victim, who reported having been held against her will and assaulted. Troopers located the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Sean Bacon, and took him into custody on suspicion of first degree aggravated domestic assault, first degree unlawful restraint, and aggravated sexual assault. Bacon was ordered held without bail pending arraignment, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington County criminal court in Barre.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following arraignment.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 @ 1230 hours       

COURT: Washington

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Center

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

September 13, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4009501

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gruenewald                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/13/2026 at 0132 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 2, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Ryan Nolan                           

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Route 2 in Danville, VT. The operator was identified as Ryan Nolan (36). While speaking with Nolan, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Nolan was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Nolan was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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

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



Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111


St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A4009491
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gruenewald                          
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
 
DATE/TIME: 09/12/2026 at 1702 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Corinth, VT
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice, Operating after Suspension or Revocation of License, Violation of Condition of Release, Grand Larceny, Burglary, Aggravated Operating Without Consent of Owner, Possession of Stolen Property, Unlawful Trespass
 
ACCUSED: David Devaux
AGE: 73
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to 5161 Cookeville Road in Corinth for the report of a theft. The person of interest in the theft was identified as David Devaux (73) of Corinth. While speaking with Devaux, Troopers determined that Devaux went onto a neighbor’s property, stole a four-wheeler, and then operated the four-wheeler on a public highway. Devaux also had an extraditable warrant out for his arrest from New Hampshire. Devaux was subsequently placed under arrest and brought to the St. Johnsbury barrack for processing. Devaux was issued a citation for appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 14, 2026, at 1230 hours.
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 1230 hours          
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED: Y
BAIL: $25,000
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.


Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111


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Williston Barracks / LSA

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006920

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                             

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 11, 2026 / 1543 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15, town of Cambridge

 

ACCUSED: Scott Horner                                               

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, VSP was notified of a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck multiple road signs causing damage on VT Route 15. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Scott Honer (26) of Hyde Park, VT. Horner advised the vehicle was having brake issues and confirmed he did not stop to report the crash and continued driving. He was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division at a later date.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 28, 2026 / 1230 hours            

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a     

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

RE: Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51 -- roadway reopened

The roadway has been reopened.

 

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Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:33 PM
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Subject: Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 S MM51 has one lane obstructed in the area of passing/left lane is closed, but the right lane is open to slow traffic due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 S MM51 has one lane obstructed in the area of passing/left lane is closed, but the right lane is open to slow traffic due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1006958                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley

STATION: Williston                                 

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 13th, 2026 / 0259 hours

STREET: VT Rt 109 / Bog Rd

TOWN: Belvidere

WEATHER: Raining   

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Juvenile

AGE: 17    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

CHARGE: Driving Under the Influence

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Ram

VEHICLE MODEL: 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: Copley Hospital, Morristown

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On September 13th, 2026, at approximately 0259 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the report of an automated iPhone crash notification near the intersection of VT Rt 109 and Bog Rd in Belvidere. Troopers and Deputies responded and determined through preliminary investigation that Vehicle 1, a 2015 Ram 1500, had failed to navigate the curve in the road traveling South on VT Rt 118, departed the roadway, and overturned upon collision with a tree.

 

The operator was identified as a Juvenile, 17, of Fairfax. While speaking with the operator, indicators of impairment were detected, and the Juvenile was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. The operator was transported to Copley Hospital for evaluation and ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court at a later date.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department, Johnson Fire Department, and Northern EMS.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Lamoille

COURT DATE/TIME: Scheduled        

 

 

 

*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.

 

 

September 12, 2026

Berlin Barracks- Multiple Charges


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007618

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/12/26 at 0757 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Luce Road, Calais, VT

VIOLATION(S):

 

-Violation of Conditions of Release

-Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Thomas Fallon                                               

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Calais, 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, Troopers of the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a citizen disturbance located in the Town of Calais. Investigation revealed that Thomas Fallon (56) of Calais, Vermont, had violated conditions of release and had assaulted a member of the household. Fallon was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Fallon was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 09/14/2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the above charges, and subsequently transported to the Northeast Correctional Facility.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast 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.

 

Trooper Abigail Sikora (254)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005046

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/12/26 @ 1051 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Exit 4, Manchester

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: John Gagliardi                                              

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Daytona Beach, FL

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling on US Route 7 in the area of Exit 4 in Manchester at 95 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone and passing vehicles when unsafe to do so. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator, John Gagliardi (74), was placed under arrest for Negligent Operation. Gagliardi was later released and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 10/26/26 to answer to the charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/26 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: ATTACHED

 

 

 

 

*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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State Hazmat / Rail car derailment (photo attached)


For Immediate Release

Vermont Division of Fire Safety - State Hazmat 

Rutland City Fire Department 

Vermont Rail System


Rutland City, Vermont — The Vermont State Hazmat Team, along with the Rutland City Fire Department and Vermont Rail System, are currently on scene at a rail car derailment near the Park Street rail crossing in Rutland City. The incident occurred during the evening hours of September 11, when a rail car carrying liquefied propane derailed and rolled over.

Officials confirm there is no compromise to the tank. There is no leak, and there is no threat to public health, safety, or the environment at this time.

Vermont Hazmat Team personnel and Rutland City Fire are maintaining a presence on scene while Vermont Rail Systems works to rerail the tank car. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area of Park Street and the rail crossing to give emergency responders and contractors the space needed to safely complete this work.

Additional updates will be issued as new information becomes available.


Patrick McLaughlin

State of Vermont 

Chief, VT Hazardous Materials Response Team

Email: Patrick.McLaughlin@Vermont.gov

 


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State Hazmat / Rail car derailment


For Immediate Release

Vermont Division of Fire Safety - State Hazmat 

Rutland City Fire Department 

Vermont Rail System


Rutland City, Vermont — The Vermont State Hazmat Team, along with the Rutland City Fire Department and Vermont Rail System, are currently on scene at a rail car derailment near the Park Street rail crossing in Rutland City. The incident occurred during the evening hours of September 11, when a rail car carrying liquefied propane derailed and rolled over.

Officials confirm there is no compromise to the tank. There is no leak, and there is no threat to public health, safety, or the environment at this time.

Vermont Hazmat Team personnel and Rutland City Fire are maintaining a presence on scene while Vermont Rail Systems works to rerail the tank car. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area of Park Street and the rail crossing to give emergency responders and contractors the space needed to safely complete this work.

Additional updates will be issued as new information becomes available.


Patrick McLaughlin

State of Vermont 

Chief, VT Hazardous Materials Response Team

Email: Patrick.McLaughlin@Vermont.gov

 


St. Albans Barracks / DUI #2


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2006004

TROOPER:  Bodey Towle                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/11/2026 at approximately 2139 hours

LOCATION: 2154 US Route 2, Alburgh, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Crystal Perry

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 11th, 2026, at approximately 2139 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of an unresponsive female in a vehicle. The female was identified as Crystal Perry (37) of Charlotte, VT.

 

After a thorough investigation, Perry was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Perry was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Grande Ilse County Criminal Court on October 1st, 2026, at 0830 hours for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 10/01/2026 at 0830 hours             

COURT: Grande Ilse County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash, Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B2005143             
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton
STATION:    Royalton Barracks             
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 9/11/2026 @ approximately 2044 hours
STREET: VT RT 66
TOWN: Randolph, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: I89 Exit 4
WEATHER:    Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kolby Carpenter
AGE:  26    
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end
INJURIES: None


SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police received a call regarding a Toyota Tacoma on Judd Dr. with an AOT sign stuck under the vehicle.  Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Kolby Carpenter (26). Investigation revealed that Carpenter struck a sign in the median barrier on Route 66 in between the I89 exit 4 on and off ramps and continued to Judd Dr. before stopping and attempting to remove the sign lodged in his vehicle.  Upon further investigation Troopers determined Carpenter was operating under the influence.  He was taken into custody and subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing.  Carpenter was issued a citation to answer to the charges of DUI Refusal and Negligent Operation and released.



LODGED - LOCATION: N    
BAIL: N
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/2026    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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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


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September 11, 2026

RE: Berlin Barracks // Request for Information

-------------------------------UPDATE-------------------------------

 

The person of interest in this case has been identified. No further information is available at this time as the investigation is ongoing.

 

 

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

From: Howard, Thomas via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2026 9:49 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Berlin Barracks // Request for Information

 

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007420

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Helpard                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191 Option 3

 

DATE/TIME: September 4, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 215 (Main Street), Cabot, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                               

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a road rage incident on VT Route 215, which resulted in an unknown male confronting a driver, while armed with what is believed to be a firearm. The incident occurred on VT Route 215, also known as Main Street, in the Town of Cabot. The person of interest was operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado, bearing a Vermont registration plate. Attached is a photograph of the person of interest and the vehicle he was operating at the time of the incident.

 

The Vermont State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this individual. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who can identify the male, is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks by calling 802-229-9191 or online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003051

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/16/2026 at 1218 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Campground Road

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Clifton R. Laplant

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 16th, 2026, at approximately 1218 hours,  the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Campground Road in the Town of New Haven. The operator was later identified as Clifton R. Laplant (54) of Starksboro, Vermont, who provided false identifying information to Troopers and whose license was criminally suspended.

Laplant was located on September 11th, 2026, and released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

Troopers were assisted by the Vermont Highway Patrol.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

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

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003965

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 09/11/2026 at 0833 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Monkton Road / Parks-Hurlburt Road

TOWN/STATE: Monkton, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Criminal No License

 

ACCUSED: Desiree D. Garrison

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 11th, 2026, at approximately 0833 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Monkton Road near the intersection with Parks-Hurlburt Road in the Town of Monkton. The operator was identified as Desiree D. Garrison (42) of Vergennes, Vermont, who fled the scene. Troopers also discovered Garrison was operating a motor vehicle without a license and had a prior conviction within the previous two years.

 

Garrison was later located and released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

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

 

Berlin Barracks // Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007420

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Helpard                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191 Option 3

 

DATE/TIME: September 4, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 215 (Main Street), Cabot, VT

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                               

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 4, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a road rage incident on VT Route 215, which resulted in an unknown male confronting a driver, while armed with what is believed to be a firearm. The incident occurred on VT Route 215, also known as Main Street, in the Town of Cabot. The person of interest was operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado, bearing a Vermont registration plate. Attached is a photograph of the person of interest and the vehicle he was operating at the time of the incident.

 

The Vermont State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this individual. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who can identify the male, is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks by calling 802-229-9191 or online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

 

 

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