Press Release - Grand Isle County Sheriff's Dept - Drowning

Please find the below press release on behalf of the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.

 

POC –

Sheriff Ray Allen

Sergeant Jason Essinger                         

STATION: Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department                    

CONTACT#:802-372-4482

 

DATE/TIME: 7-14-2026 / 1504 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Champlain, North Hero

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Drowning

 

VICTIM: Withheld pending notification of family

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

At approximately 1504hrs on 7/14/2026, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the western shore of North Hero for a report of an 86-year-old male overdue swimmer. Grand Isle County Mutual Aid marine assets were dispatched to assist as well as emergency medical services. The first deputy to arrive on scene was able to locate the male in the water, swam out to him, and brought him ashore. The male was unresponsive and resuscitative efforts were made. Unfortunately, the male did not survive, and the death is not considered suspicious at this time.

 

The victim’s name is being withheld as family is still being located and notified.

 

The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the North Hero Fire Department, Grand Isle Fire Department, Grand Isle/North Hero Rescue Squad, South Hero Fire Department, Grand Isle County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their assistance and support in the response and investigation of this incident.

 

Members of the public with information about this incident are encouraged to reach out to the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office at 802-372-4482.

 

 

Jason J. Essinger
Sergeant
Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department
10 Island Circle, Grand Isle, Vermont 05458
Office: 802-372-4482
Fax: 802-372-5771
e-mail: jason.essinger@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 22a Benson

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22a Benson has both lanes obstructed in the area of VT Route 73 in Orwell to US Route 4 in Fair Haven due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.  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.

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006312

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/16/2026 at 1930 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham Road, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Pellerin

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Brattleboro, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/16/2026, at approximately 1930 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident that occurred on Rockingham Road in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), VT. After an investigation, it was determined that Anthony Pellerin (36) of Brattleboro, VT, violated his active court-issued conditions of release. Pellerin was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks, for processing. Pellerin was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 07/21/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 at 0830 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County, Criminal Division

LODGED: N

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 Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

New Haven Barracks / Missing Juvenile

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B5003061

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson                          

STATION: New Haven Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Plains Rd. Salisbury, VT

MISSING: William Henderson                                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

   On July 17, 2026, at approximately 2109 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were notified of a missing juvenile on Upper Plains Rd, in Salisbury, VT. Troopers learned that William Henderson (16) was last seen on Upper Plains Rd. in Salisbury at approximately 1700 hours on July 17,2026. Henderson was last seen wearing green shorts, a blue shirt and skechers slip on shoes.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Henderson’s whereabouts is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919. A photo of Henderson has been attached to this news release.

 

 

Lieutenant Neil Carey

Station Commander

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen Highway

New Haven, VT 05472

Office: 802-388-4919

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007601

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc and Trooper Riley Fenoff                  

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/16/2026 at 1705 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Favour Ujah

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/16/2026, at approximately 1705 hours, Troopers observed multiple motor vehicle violations on US Route 2 in the town of Danville, Vermont. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that Ujah operated a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. Ujah was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

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.

 

Trooper James LeBlanc

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003539

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Stevens                          

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9, Woodford

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny from a vehicle, Operation Without Owners Consent, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License.

 

ACCUSED:  Griford Saupin                                             

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Tyler Davidson

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle theft on Vermont Route 9 in the town of Woodford. Through investigation it was determined Griford Saupin (49) of Bennington, Vermont committed the offenses of Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny from a Vehicle, Operation Without Owners Consent, and Driving with a Criminally Suspended License. Saupin was located on 07/16/26 and subsequently arrested. Saupin was later lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility and held on $50,000 bail. Saupin is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 07/17/26 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/17/26 @1230 hours           

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $50,000

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.

Saint Albans Barracks / Leaving the Scene of an Accident

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004470

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt. John Bruzzi

STATION: VSP - St. Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026 @ 2215 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Sheldon Rd, Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: James R. Burfoot                                                        

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

     On July 11, 2026 at approximately 2215 hours, State Police received a report of a vehicle that crashed thru a fence on East Sheldon Rd in the town of Sheldon. Further information was given that the operator was believed to be intoxicated. Upon arrival, the operator had left the scene, and attempts to locate him that night were unsuccessful. After further investigation, State Police later located Burfoot and cited him for the charge of leaving the scene of an accident. He was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on September 1, 2026 to answer to that charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026            

COURT:  Frankin Superior Court, Saint Albans, VT

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / In-State Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007600

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026, at 1647 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Peacham, Vermont

VIOLATION: In-State Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Keith Lapierre

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 16, 2026 at approximately 1647 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks attempted to locate Keith Lapierre (38) of Peacham, Vermont who had two in-state warrants out for his arrest. Lapierre was located at his residence and was subsequently placed under arrest. Lapierre was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Lapierre was later transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex for lack of $600.00 bail and was issued a citation to appear at Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 17, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT: Caledonia County

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $600.00

MUGSHOT: 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

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005891

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, at approximately 2319 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 S MM59.2

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Elwood Rodrigues                                               

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Reading, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026, at approximately 2300 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Interstate 89 S near MM75. A Trooper in the area located the vehicle in question and observed the vehicle fail to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was conducted at MM59.2. The operator, Elwood Rodrigues, was showing signs of alcohol impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and at the conclusion Rodrigues was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rodrigues was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 30, 2026, at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:      N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A005890

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/2026 2228 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 110, Washington

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED:  David Henault Jr.                                             

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, 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 were notified of a restraining order violation at a residence on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington, VT. Upon arrival to the scene, Troopers identified 23-year-old David Henault Jr. nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed that Henault violated an Abuse Prevention Order. Henault was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was released with a citation to appear on 07/16/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/16/2026 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005299

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 70.8, Bolton

VIOLATION:

- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

- Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

- Reckless Endangerment (x2)

- False Information to a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Rashaundra Green                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quitman, Mississippi

 

VICTIM: Luc Dupuis

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours, The Vermont State Police received a report from a motorist, Luc Dupuis (38), stating a vehicle was tailgating him aggressively. As the vehicle passed him, he saw the operator of the vehicle roll their window down and point a firearm directly at him.

 

Dupuis gave a description of the vehicle and a vehicle registration. Troopers with the Vermont State Police located the vehicle driving northbound on Interstate 89 and conducted a traffic stop in the area of mile marker 82, in the town of Williston.

 

During the course of a roadside investigation, Troopers located and seized a handgun from the vehicle. Troopers were able to identify the operator of the vehicle as Rashaundra Green (29) of Quitman, Mississippi. Investigation revealed Green was driving in an aggressive manner and when passing Dupuis, pointed a loaded firearm at him while lunging over a passenger in her vehicle.

 

Green was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. Green was later lodged at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026           

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $10,000

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.

St Johnsbury / Multiple Offenses

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007538

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt Brennan

                            

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/15/26 1035 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford, VT

VIOLATIONS: 2^nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Access to Emergency Services and Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Yasin Ibrahim                                      

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:           

On the morning of 7/15/26 Troopers were dispatched to a family fight in Bradford. Investigation revealed that Ibrahim(24) had assaulted a household member, violated a no trespass order, interfered with access to emergency services and engaged in disorderly behavior with neighbors from the surrounding properties. Ibrahim was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bradford Outpost where he was processed for the aforementioned charges. Ibrahim was later lodged at NERCF for lack of $2,500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/16/2026 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Y NERCF

BAIL: $2,500

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.

 

 

Sergeant Sean Brennan

Patrol Commander

VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”

802-748-3111

1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819

 

Derby Barracks / Injury Crash / VT RT 105 in Jay, VT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5003975                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup

STATION: Derby                           

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 7/15/2026 at approximately 1555 hours

STREET: VT RT 105

TOWN: Jay

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Leavitt Circle

WEATHER:        Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Colby Currier

AGE: 88

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Canyon

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Passengers Side (Minor)

INJURIES: None

 

PEDESTRIAN: Renee Orzolek

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

INJURIES: Serious (Not Life Threatening)

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/15/2026, at approximately 1555 hours, the State Police received a report of a crash involving a motor vehicle in transit striking a pedestrian conducting flagging operations for road maintenance. Troopers arrived on scene and learned that Colby Currier, operating a Red 2025 GMC Canyon, struck Renee Orzolek while she was conducting flagging operations. After gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, Troopers cited the operator Colby Currier for the charge of Negligent Operation. Orzolek was treated on scene by Newport Ambulance and transported to North Country Hospital for suspicion of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026 at 0800 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.

RE: Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

West Shore Rd has been reopened to all traffic. Please drive safely.

 

 

From: Bennett, Justin
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 10:49
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks on behalf of Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Dept.

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

West Shore Rd in the area of house # 4241 will be closed to all traffic due to a motor vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate. 

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

 

Rutland Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, Criminal DLS

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4005468

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jakubowski                             

STATION: Rutland Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/26 at approximately 1349 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Clarendon, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Michael Greene                                              

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/15/26 at approximately 1349 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for an observed violation on US Route 7 in Clarendon, VT. Troopers identified the operator as Michael Greene.

 

While speaking with the male identified as Michael Greene (39), it was learned he had an active in-state arrest warrant for failure to appear on the charge of driving with a suspended license. Greene was also found to be operating with a criminally suspended license at the time of the stop.

 

Greene was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Greene was transported to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/16/26 at 1230 hours            

COURT: Rutland

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $200

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.

 

Royalton Barracks / Livestock Chicks / Request for information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003596

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Chayan Flores                             

STATION: VSP Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 07/11/2026 at 14:56 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 in Randolph

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                               

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

VICTIM: Brandiann Cornell

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/11/2026 at approximately 14:56 hours, Troopers of the VSP Royalton Barracks were dispatched to a report of stolen livestock in the form of baby-chicks. They were believed to be taken from a residence on VT Route 14 in Randolph. An investigation determined that the chicks were last observed by Cornell on 07/09/26, then discovered to be absent on 07/10/26. The matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Det. Tpr. Flores of the VSP Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

St. Albans Barracks | Single Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2004499                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks

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

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/2026 at approximately 0940

STREET: VT Route 242

TOWN: Montgomery

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Purrier Farm Rd.

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Trevor Lumbra

AGE: 46

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: UNKNOWN

VEHICLE MAKE: JEEP

VEHICLE MODEL: GRAND CHEROKEE

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: TOTAL

INJURIES: NONE

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On July 13, at approximately 0940 hours, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of VT Rt. 242 and Purrier Farm Rd. Investigation revealed that Trevor Lumbra (46) of Montgomery, VT, was traveling Westbound on VT Rt. 242 and lost control of the vehicle due to a mechanical malfunction. The vehicle exited the roadway and struck a large concrete block and the vehicle came to a rest.

 

 

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-904-9598

 

Royalton Barracks / False Info to Law Enforcement

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2003682

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode

STATION: Royalton                 

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, at 0849 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bethel, Vermont

VIOLATION: False Information to Law Enforcement (FIPO)

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Gilman

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 15, 2026, at approximately 0849 hours, Troopers assigned to the Royalton Barracks were on a routine patrol in the town of Bethel, Vermont when they witnessed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The operator of the vehicle originally provided a false name and date of birth but was later identified as Amanda Gilman (40) of Braintree, VT. Investigation revealed Gilman was civilly suspended. Gilman was arrested for False Info to Law Enforcement and was subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Gilman was issued a citation to appear at Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division on September 29, 2026, at 0830 hours. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Windsor County

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUGSHOT: 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 Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Notification - West Shore Rd, Alburgh

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks on behalf of Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Dept.

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

West Shore Rd in the area of house # 4241 will be closed to all traffic due to a motor vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate. 

 

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

 

Traffic Alert - 655 rte 14 Woodbury

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
655 rte 14 Woodbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of area of woodbury lake due to a powerline(s) down.

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI & Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4007522

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/14/2026 at 1857 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Broad Street, Lyndon, VT

VIOLATION: DUI & Arrest on In-state Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Leonard Kaleta

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Lyndon, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Additional investigation revealed Kaleta had an active in-state warrant for his arrest. Kaleta was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Kaleta was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and Windham County Superior Court- Criminal Division. Ultimately, Kaleta was lodged at NECC on lack of $200 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/3/2026 at 0830 hours & 7/15/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia & Windham

LODGED - LOCATION:  NECC

BAIL: $200

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.