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April 30, 2026

Castleton Police Department & VSP Rutland Barracks / Threat investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

and

CASTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26CT002438

OFFICER: Castleton Police Chief Peter Mantello

STATION:  Castleton PD

CONTACT#: 802-468-5012

 

DATE/TIME: March-April 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont State University – Castleton Campus

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Castleton Police Department and the Vermont State Police, with the assistance of other law-enforcement agencies, has identified an individual responsible for multiple threats targeting the Vermont State University – Castleton Campus. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the individual was determined to be a minor located out of state and was contacted by the municipal police department serving that community. Investigation determined that the minor used social media on March 28, April 18 and April 30 to threaten violence on campus. The investigation determined the minor did not have the means to carry out the threats.

 

Castleton PD and the VSP worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Vermont Intelligence Center and Vermont State University safety personnel on the investigation.

 

Due to the age of the individual involved, no further information is available.

 

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St Johnsbury/ Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A4004503                   
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley
STATION: VSP St Johnsbury           
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 04/29/26, at approx. 1124 hours
STREET: Scott Hwy
TOWN: Groton
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: 1724 Scott Hwy
WEATHER: Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kortney Darling
AGE: 16  
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front Driver's side
INJURIES: None reported

VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Timothy Derby
AGE:  46    
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front Passenger side
INJURIES: None reported


SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the attached date and time, members of the Vermont State Police responded to a reported two-vehicle crash on Scott Highway in the town of Groton.

Upon arrival, both vehicles involved had been moved from the roadway and were parked in separate driveways.

Investigation revealed that Darling (16) was exiting a driveway and entered Scott Highway, failing to yield to Derby (46), who was traveling westbound. As a result, the two vehicles collided, causing damage to both.


COURT ACTION: No

Trooper Jason Haley

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

Derby Barracks / Crash Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:             26A5002288

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 04/29/2026 @ 1716 hours

STREET: VT Route 58

TOWN: Brownington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Baird Rd

WEATHER: Dry and sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Donald Champigny

AGE: 42

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2001

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front End Damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kelly Cowles

AGE: 59

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front End Damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/29/2026 at 1716 hours the Vermont State Police along with the Orleans Fire Department and Orleans Ambulance received a report of a two-car head on crash at the above location. Investigations revealed that Vehicle 1 operated by Donald Champigny had crossed the center line into the opposing lane while traveling east and collided with Vehicle 2 head on operated by Cowles. Champigny was issued a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court for Negligent Operation along with  VCVCs for Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic, Misuse Of Number Plates and Operating Without Liability Insurance. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic T23 VSA 1038

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Misuse Of Number Plates T23 VSA 513

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Operating Without Liability Insurance T23 VSA 800(a)

 

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026     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.

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4003361                        

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On April 30th, 2026, at approximately 1232 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Pittsford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Chapel Hill Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Rainy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Nikolai Fortune

AGE: 18

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Focus

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant 

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 4/30/2026, at approximately 1232 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police- Rutland Barracks were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Route 7 in Pittsford.

Through investigation, it was determined that Operator #1 (Fortune) was operating vehicle #1 while traveling north on Route 7. Operator #1 (Fortune) failed to maintain his lane of travel and exited the roadway. Operator #1 (Fortune) sustained minor injuries from the crash.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Pittsford Fire Department & Rutland Regional Ambulance Service.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2002715

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 at approximately 1341 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Oakland Station Road in the town of Georgia

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: April Haller-Daskalides              

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Franklin VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 30th, 2026 at approximately 1341 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on US Route 7 near Oakland Station Road in the town of Georgia. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as April Haller-Daskalides (58) of Franklin, VT. While speaking with Haller-Daskalides, Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently placed her under arrest for suspicion of DUI drugs. She was later released with a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on June 29th, 2026 at 0800 hours.  

 

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Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

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New Haven Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B5001813
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 4/30/26 1333 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Addison, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
 
 
ACCUSED: Gary Norris
AGE: 67
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Addison, VT
 
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 4/30/26 at approximately 1333hours, Troopers with the New Haven Barracks were notified of a possible violation of conditions of release. The investigation revealed Gary Norris (67) of Addison was found to be in violation of his court ordered Conditions of Release. Norris was subsequently issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division 06/01/2026 at 1230 hours, to answer to the above charge.
 
  
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME 06/01/25 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.


Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

802-388-4919

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002124

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 | 1650 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Forest Heights, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION:

  • DUI #1 – Refusal
  • Reckless Endangerment
  • Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: James A. Salerno                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1650 hours, Troopers received a complaint of an intoxicated operator leaving a daycare in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT. A Trooper located the motor vehicle on Forest Heights in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT and initiated a traffic stop. Speaking with the operator a young child was observed in the back seat of the motor vehicle, and Salerno (41) displayed multiple indicators of impairment and was subsequently placed into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police – Shaftsbury Barracks. The child was returned home, and Salerno was released with a criminal citation for to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on May 18th, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/18/2026 | 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division

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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Vermont State Police release name of trooper who died after suffering ...

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003419

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Ryan Normile                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 @ 1057 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Trombly Trailer Park, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Smith                                               

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VICTIM: William Dickinson

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received notification of a citizen dispute that occurred at the Trombly Trailer Park in the Town of Northfield. Through investigation, it was discovered that Joseph Smith (48) of Barre, VT caused bodily injury to William Dickinson (29) of Northfield, VT. Smith was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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. 

 

St. Albans Barracks | Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE NUMBER: 26A2002705           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 at 0555

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: Alburgh

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Center Bay Rd

WEATHER: Light Rain              

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Robert Sawyer

AGE: 19

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Accent

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial front end damage

INJURIES: Moderate

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

At 0555 hours on April 30, 2026, the Vermont State Police, Alburgh Fire, and Alburgh Rescue responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of US Route 2 and Center Bay Road.

 

The vehicle was traveling southbound when the operator crossed northbound lane of US Route 2 and exited the roadway off the northbound shoulder, striking a utility pole before coming to rest against a tree. The operator,  Robert Sawyer, was transported to Northwestern Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Berlin Barracks // DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3003414

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   TROOPER RYAN RIEGLER                          

STATION:    BERLIN BARRACKS                 

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  04/29/2026 at approximately 2257 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Guptil Rd., Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED:    Robert Colbert                                           

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury Ctr., VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers observed an equipment violation as the vehicle was leaving a business on Guptil Rd. Troopers then conducted a traffic stop on said vehicle. Subsequent investigation revealed the operator (Colbert) showed signs of impairment. Colbert was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Colbert was later released on a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    05/14/2026 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Washington County Superior Court - Criminal Div.

LODGED - LOCATION:     N/A

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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 Ryan Riegler

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N.

Berlin, VT

802.229.9191

 

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April 29, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4004509

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  04/29/2026 @ 1447 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Scotch Hollow Road, Newbury, VT

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Welch                                

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

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 from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury barracks responded to a reported domestic dispute in Newbury, VT.

Investigation revealed Amanda Welch (44) of Newbury, VT had inflicted pain and fear to a prior domestic partner. Welch was transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing and released with a flash citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 4/30/2026 at 12:30PM to answer to a charge of domestic assault.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 1230PM          

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.

 

 

 

Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

LOCATION: Interstate 89 northbound at exit 20

VIOLATIONS:

  • Aggravated assault.
  • Gross negligent operation.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting.
  • Driving with a suspended license.

 

 

ACCUSED: Chrisopher Seagroves

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

After a thorough investigation, the Vermont State Police identified the operator of the dark-colored Audi SUV as Chrisopher Seagroves, 35, of Fletcher. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, VSP issued Seagroves a citation through his attorney on charges of aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting, and driving with a suspended license.

 

Seagroves is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 8 a.m. June 8, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior in St. Albans.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information regarding this incident. That information led to the identification and charging of Seagroves.

 

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

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026***

On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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Correction - Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

Correction: The suspect in this matter is Christopher Seagroves. His first name was spelled incorrectly in a previous version of this release and has been updated below.

 

 

Update No. 1: St. Albans Barracks / Leaving the scene of a crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Sgt. Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

 

DATE/TIME: About 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

LOCATION: Interstate 89 northbound at exit 20

VIOLATIONS:

  • Aggravated assault.
  • Gross negligent operation.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting.
  • Driving with a suspended license.

 

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Seagroves

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

After a thorough investigation, the Vermont State Police identified the operator of the dark-colored Audi SUV as Christopher Seagroves, 35, of Fletcher. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, VSP issued Seagroves a citation through his attorney on charges of aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting, and driving with a suspended license.

 

Seagroves is scheduled to appear for arraignment at 8 a.m. June 8, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior in St. Albans.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank the members of the public who provided information regarding this incident. That information led to the identification and charging of Seagroves.

 

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

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026***

On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

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New Haven Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B5001793
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz                        
STATION: New Haven                    
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: April 29, 2026, at 1600 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven Barracks
VIOLATION: Arrest Warrant

ACCUSED: Parker Bent                                               
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1600 hours, Troopers met with Parker Bent at the New Haven Barracks. Bent turned himself in at the New Haven Barracks for an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear for DUI #1 and Criminal DLS charges.  Bent was released on citation for the arrest warrant and is scheduled to appear at the Addison County Superior Court-Criminal Division on April 30, 2026, at 1230 hours.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 4/30/26 at 1230 hours            
COURT: Addison
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 the arraignment time.