VSP News Releases

The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

July 5, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B4005145

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood & Trooper Hayley Mears

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: 07/05/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Clarendon, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI / Crash LSA / Criminal No license / Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Hector Jimenez

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/03/2026, at approximately 0620 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a motor vehicle crash on VT Route 103. It was revealed that the operator had left the scene prior to arrival. Investigation revealed that Hector Jimenez (45) had crashed the vehicle into another motor vehicle not in transport, while showing signs of impairment. It was also revealed that Jimenez was operating a motor vehicle without a license, criminally.

It was later revealed that Jimenez had a warrant out for his arrest. Jimenez was transported to Rutland Regional Medical center for injuries and was later transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility and held on $10,000 bail.

Jimenez was issued citations to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court on October 5th, 2026, at 1000 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI, and September 28th, 2026, at 1000 hours, to answer to the charge of Crash LSA.

LODGED - LOCATION: Warrant

BAIL: $10,000 (warrant)

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: October 5th, 2026, at 1000 hours and September 28th, 2026, at 1000 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.

Traffic Alert - W Main St, Vergennes

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
W Main St, Vergennes has both lanes obstructed in the area of Country Commons due to a crash.

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.

UPDATE: Traffic Alert - 3286 VT Route 113, Vershire

Route 113 in Vershire has re-opened. Details on the crash will be provided in a subsequent press release.

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:52 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - 3286 VT Route 113, Vershire

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
3286 VT Route 113, Vershire has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a crash.

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 - 3286 VT Route 113, Vershire

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4007155

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

DATE/TIME: 07/04/2026 @ 2107 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3273 US Rt 5, Sutton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Jacob King

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle parked in a driveway with a male passed out behind the wheel of a white 2017 Nissan Rogue. Troopers responded to the scene in an attempt to check on the operator, later identified as Jacob King (48) of Newark, VT. Troopers found indicators of impairment. King was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and was brought to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and released on citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

July 4, 2026

St Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4007111

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 07/03/2026 @ 1920 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Emerson Falls Rd, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

ACCUSED: Karey Magoon

AGE: 53

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified about an intoxicated person attempting to operate a motor vehicle in the town of St Johnsbury, VT. Upon arrival Troopers located the suspect vehicle before initiating a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Karey Magoon (53). While speaking with Magoon, indicators of impairment were detected. Magoon was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Magoon was then transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Magoon was charged with DUI Drugs and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/31/2026 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 at 0830 AM

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1005050

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

DATE/TIME: July 4^th, 2026 / 2030 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 100 / Blakeville Rd S

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

ACCUSED: Seth Russin

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 4^th, 2026, at approximately 2030 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 100 near Blakeville Rd S in the town of Eden. A vehicle was observed traveling at a rate of speed visibly above the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 84mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Seth Russin, 29, of Cambridge. While speaking with the operator, Troopers detected numerous indicators of impairment. Russin was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

Russin was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing, where he was later released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on August 5^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal.

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: August 5^th, 2026 / 1230 hours

COURT: Lamoille

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.

St Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4007073

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 @ 2356 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1997 US Rt 5, Fairlee, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Joseph Moore

AGE: 20

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were processing the scene of a crash when an operator drove past the blockade before being stopped by Vermont State Police. The operator was identified as Joseph Moore (20). While speaking with Moore, indicators of impairment were detected. Moore was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Moore was then transported to the Vermont State Police Bradford Outpost for processing. Moore was charged with DUI #1 and issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 07/22/2026 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 at 0830 AM

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

Berlin Barracks // DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A3005364

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa

STATION: VSP - Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

DATE/TIME: 07/03/2026 @ 1728 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: N Main St, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Samuel Fulton

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Honolulu, Hawaii

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a male passed out behind the wheel of a black 2023 Jeep Cherokee. EMS first responded to the scene in an attempt to check on the operator, later identified as Samuel Fulton (37) of Honolulu, Hawaii. Fulton then drove away from the parking lot in which he was parked in. Troopers then located Fulton and found indicators of impairment. Fulton was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and was brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/23/2026 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A3005390

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 07/04/2026 @ 1543 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 50.8, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: Chelbert Edmond

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/04/2026 a Trooper with Vermont State Police was monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 in Berlin and observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 111 mph. The Trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the operator as Chelbert Edmond (41) of St. Albans, VT. The operator was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 07/23/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Edmond was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $682 and 2 points.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/23/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No

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.

26B3003645 VSP news release burglary arrest, civilian use of firearm with minor wound resulting, Pownal VT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B3003645

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Lauren Ronan

STATION: BCI Troop B-West Shaftsbury

CONTACT#: 802 442 5421

DATE/TIME: 7-4-25, approximately 5:37 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Center Street, Pownal VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: Joseph C. Gardner

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal VT

VICTIM 1: Ryan Cote

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal VT

VICTIM 2: Joyce Colegrove

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7-4-26 at about 5:37 AM, Vermont State Police were notified by Pownal Rescue Squad of a male being transported to a hospital (SVMC) with a gunshot wound. Investigation determined that Joseph C. Gardner entered a private residence in Pownal and engaged in a physical dispute with Ryan Cote and Joyce Colegrove. During this dispute, Garder received a minor graze wound on his leg, from a small caliber firearm.

Gardner was taken into custody for burglary and transported to the VSP Shaftsbury barracks where he was processed for the above offense. The firearm was said to have been used in self-defense against Gardner who entered the residence uninvited and engaged in a dispute.

VSP detectives will submit case materials to be reviewed by the Bennington County State's Attorney’s office to determine any additional charges related to use of the firearm.

COURT ACTION: Yes (Gardner, burglary)

COURT DATE/TIME: 7-6-26 1230

COURT: Bennington 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.

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

Derby Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A5003732

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 07/04/2026 1131 hours

STREET: VT Route 58

TOWN: Irasburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Houston Heights

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Korban Rutherford

AGE: 24

SEAT BELT? N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hanceville, Alabama

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Yamaha

VEHICLE MODEL: YZ250X

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Damage

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Cody Miller

AGE: 28

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado HD

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: No damage

INJURIES: No injuries

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police, Orleans Ambulance Service, and the Irasburg Fire Department responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on VT Route 58 near the intersection of Houston Heights in the Town of Irasburg, Vermont.

Upon arrival, responders determined that the operator of the motorcycle, Korban Rutherford, 24, of Hanceville, Alabama, had been traveling westbound on VT Route 58 when he swerved to the right, left the traveled portion of the roadway, and struck a tree. Rutherford sustained serious bodily injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to North Country Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, Rutherford later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Interviews with witnesses at the scene indicated that Rutherford appeared to swerve after perceiving Vehicle #2 entering VT Route 58 from Houston Heights. Interviews with the operator of Vehicle #2 and witnesses further revealed that Vehicle #2 entered the eastbound lane of VT Route 58 while attempting to make a left turn onto the westbound lane. However, Vehicle #2 came to a complete stop before entering the westbound lane of travel and did not infringe into Rutherford’s lane of travel.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police’s Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881

Update No. 4: Crews recover body of missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

Crews recover body of missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

GEORGIA, Vermont (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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St. Albans Barracks / DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2004261

TROOPER: Cody Bellinghiri

STATION: St Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 07/03/2026 at approximately 0132 hours

LOCATION: Middle Rd, Alburgh VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drugs

ACCUSED: Jaydon Lindsay

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 3rd, 2026, at approximately 0132 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Middle Rd in the Town of Alburgh, VT. On scene, Troopers were able to identify the operator as Jaydon Lindsay (22) of St. Albans, VT. While speaking with Lindsay, he demonstrated signs of impairment.

After a thorough investigation, Lindsay was placed under arrest for driving under the influence – drugs. Lindsay was then transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Grand Isle County Criminal Court on August 27th, 2026, at 0830 hours for the above charge.

The Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by Alburgh Fire, Alburgh Rescue and Poissant’s Towing.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 08/27/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Grand Isle County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

Holiday Traffic Alert - US Route 5 in Fairlee

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St. Johnsbury Barracks

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

US Route 5 S in Fairlee between Bridge St and house number 123 will be closed for an Independence Day parade from approximately 10:50AM until approximately 11:35AM.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully. Happy Independence Day!

New Haven Barracks/Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE: 26B5002850

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Kelsey Dobson, Sergeant Joseph Szarejko.

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 7/3/26, 18:05 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Burpee Road, Bristol Vermont.

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

ACCUSED: Travis D. Huestis

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7/3/26 at approximately 18:05 hours, Troopers responded to a residence on Burpee Road in the Town of Bristol for a reported 911 hang up call. Troopers were able to locate both individuals involved in the incident. Further investigation revealed that Travis Huestis (46) of Bristol physically assaulted and caused injuries to a household member. Huestis was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Huestis was lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility and issued court ordered conditions of release. Huestis is scheduled to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on July 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM to answer the charge of Domestic Assault.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/6/26, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

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.

Sergeant Joseph Szarejko (413)

Vermont State Police

Troop "B" New Haven Barracks

Phone # (802) 388-4919

FAX # (802) 453-7918

Joseph.T.Szarejko@vermont.gov

Williston Barracks / DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A1005026

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: July 3, 2026 at approximately 1913 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Red Mill Drive, Jericho

VIOLATION:

DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Annette Peeters

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 3, 2026 The Vermont State Police responded to the area of Red Mill Drive in the town of Jericho for a report of a female passed out in a vehicle.

Trooper arrived on scene and identified the operator as Annette Peeters (54). While speaking with Peeters, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. After a thorough investigation, Peeters was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence - Drug and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.

Peeters was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court to answer to the charge of DUI - Drug.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: August 27, 2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Chittenden

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.

July 3, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fatal Crash Update

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A4007069

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026 @ 2242 hours

STREET: US RT 5

TOWN: Fairlee

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mountain Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Glen Watkins

AGE: 66

SEAT BELT? NO

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: FATAL

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on US RT 5 in Fairlee. Upon arrival Bradford FD, Fairlee FD, and Upper Valley Rescue were providing medical care. Operator #1 suffered fatal injuries and declared deceased on scene despite efforts from medical personnel.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Operator #1 was driving north on US RT 5, failed to negotiate a curve in the road before leaving the roadway and striking a telephone pole. Alcohol and speed are considered to be contributing factors in the crash.

The crash is actively being investigated. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information to provide is asked to call the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury At 802-748-3111.

*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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A3005364

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 07/03/2026 @ 1649 Hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Southbound

TOWN: Middlesex

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 56.8 Southbound

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tanka Alfred

AGE: 30

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montreal, PQ

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla Matrix

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor front-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Andrea Eaton

AGE: 49

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi

VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor rear-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On July 03, 2026, at approximately 1649 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported two vehicle crash located on Interstate 89 southbound in the area of mile marker 56.8 in the Town of Middlesex. Preliminary investigation indicated Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 were traveling south on Interstate 89 in the left lane. Vehicle 2 activated their brakes to slow down due to a construction sign warning of a bump in the roadway. Vehicle 1 was following Vehicle 2 at a distance where they were unable to brake in time to slow their vehicle without causing a crash. Vehicle 2 collided with the rear-end of Vehicle 1 and both Vehicles came to rest on the left shoulder of Interstate 89. Vehicle 1 sustained minor front-end damage and Vehicle 2 sustained minor rear-end damage.

All parties were screened by EMS, and no injuries were reported by either operator or passengers. Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the Middlesex Fire Department and Barre Town EMS.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Drugs

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4007001

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James LeBlanc

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 7/1/2026 at 0840 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ryegate

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

ACCUSED: Leah Cochrane

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/1/2026, at approximately 0840 hours, Vermont State Police was notified of an impaired motorist on Interstate 91 in the St. Johnsbury coverage area. Shortly after the vehicle was located in the median on Interstate 91 near mile marker 110. The operator was identified as Leah Cochrane. Investigation revealed that Cochrane had operated a motor vehicle under the influence of narcotics. Cochrane was taken into custody for processing and released on a citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Caledonia

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.

Update No. 3: Search continues for missing man on Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

Search continues for missing man on Lamoille River near Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia

GEORGIA, Vermont (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.