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June 22, 2026

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, June 22-28, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of June 22-28, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Until Wednesday morning, June 24

Capt. Debra Munson

debra.munson@vermont.gov

 

Starting Wednesday evening, June 24

Lt. Charles Winn

charles.winn@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Eric Albright

eric.albright@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

Update No. 1: Royalton Barracks / Fatal fire investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B2003004

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Mengbei Wang

STATION: VSP Royalton

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5 North Common, Chelsea, VT

INCIDENT: Fatal fire investigation

 

VICTIM NO. 1: Max Quayle

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, Vermont

 

VICTIM NO. 2: Karen Snyder

AGE: 71

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is able to identify the victims of last week’s fire in Chelsea as Max Quayle, 57, and Karen Snyder, 71, both of whom lived in the house where the fire occurred.

 

The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire by the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit remains active and ongoing.

 

No additional details are available at this time.

 

 

***Initial news release, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found following a fire early Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at a house in Chelsea.

 

The fire was reported at about 3:15 a.m. at a single-family residence at 5 North Common. Members of multiple fire departments including Chelsea and Tunbridge responded and extinguished the blaze after approximately 3.5 hours. The building is a total loss.

 

During a subsequent search of the structure, investigators located the remains of two people. Their bodies will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for autopsies to confirm their identities and determine the cause and manner of their deaths.

 

The deaths are being investigated by the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations – Troop B East. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.

 

Anyone with information that might aid investigators is asked to call VSP’s Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The state police will share updates as the case proceeds.

 

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B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, June 10, 2026, through Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Christopher Helmer, 44, of Burlington, VT was stopped by Sergeant Sean Hauter on VT Route 22A in Panton on June 12, 2026, at 3:46 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on August 3, 2026.

Cooper Irish, 22, of Randolph, VT was stopped by Trooper Evan Wilkinson on Interstate 89 at mile marker 5.6 on June 16, 2026, at 3:57 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on August 11, 2026.

Donald Wood, 62, of Bennington, VT was stopped by Trooper Benjamin Prandini on US Route 7 in Bennington on June 12, 2026, at 10:12 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Bennington County on July 27, 2026.

Raymond Burnor, 26, of Danby, VT was stopped by Trooper Sean Mulderry on June 10, 2026, at 9:43 AM on US Route 4 in Castleton. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on August 3, 2026.

Sarah Sciortino, 25, of Burlington, VT was stopped by Trooper Sean Mulderry on June 12, 2026, at 8:29 AM on US Route 4 in West Rutland. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on August 3, 2026.

Cody Kinney, 35, of Claremont, NH crashed a vehicle on Hawk Pine Road in Norwich on June 13, 2026, at 10:10 AM. He is cited by Trooper Michael Robidoux to appear at the Superior Court of Windsor County on July 7, 2026.

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

 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed & Negligent Operation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003392

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2025 | 1611 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Pownal, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Dewight E. Burnell                                            

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 1611 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle traveling Southbound on US Route 7 by Kings Way in the Town of Pownal, VT. The motor vehicle was traveling at an imprudent speed in high excess of the posted speed limit of 50mph. Through the use of doppler sounding RADAR the motor vehicle’s speed was confirmed as traveling 98mph. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Dewight E. Burnell (22). Burnell was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on August 17th, 2026, at 0830 hours. Burnell was further issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for the violation of Title 23, V.S.A.  § 1081(b), which carries a waiver fee of $710 and 2 points.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 | 0800 Hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington 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 Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3004964

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                        

STATION: Berlin Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2026 @ 2027 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Moretown Common Rd / VT Route 100B

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Kasey Cleaves                                     

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 22, 2026, at approximately 2027 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a reported altercation between Kasey Cleaves (54) and a family member. While speaking with Cleaves, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Cleaves was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Cleaves was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 2, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026        

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden County Correctional Complex

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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1004679

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                             

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: June 21, 2026 / 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Birch Rd, Town of St. George

VIOLATION: DUI #1 and Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Kelly Degrechie                                              

AGE: 64

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. George, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Williston Barracks were conducting an investigation on Birch Rd in the Town of St. George when a vehicle drove by and parked nearby. Troopers went to speak with the operator of the vehicle who was identified as Kelly Degrechie (64) of St. George, VT. During the interaction, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Degrechie was ultimately placed into custody for multiple charges, including suspicion of driving under the influence and was transported to Williston Barracks for processing. She was later released with a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division on August 4th, 2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of DUI #1 and Criminal DLS.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: August 4, 2026 / 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a    

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

June 21, 2026

RE: Traffic Alert - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

The roadway is reopened at this time.

 

Ryan Kunzmann

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II, CTO

Vermont State Police

Westminster PSAP

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

Phone: 802-722-4600 (3)

Fax: 802-722-4690

 

From: Kunzmann, Ryan via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:05 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: Traffic Alert - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

One lane is opened at this time.

 

Ryan Kunzmann

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II, CTO

Vermont State Police

Westminster PSAP

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

Phone: 802-722-4600 (3)

Fax: 802-722-4690

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:00 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington has both lanes obstructed in the area of East Dover Rd and Old Ark Rd 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.

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3004901                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 6/20/2026 1901 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 North

TOWN: Berlin

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 52.6

WEATHER:        Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Amber Lacross

AGE: 44    

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Audi

VEHICLE MODEL: A4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive front end and passenger side damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 89 North at mile marker 52.6. Initial investigation determined an Audi A4 operated by Amber Lacross, 44 of Milton, VT, left the highway and collided with the concrete wall along the right shoulder. Further investigation determined Lacross was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the crash. Lacross was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and processed at the Berlin Barracks. She was later released with a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint  T23 VSA 1081(a)

LODGED - LOCATION:

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: Included

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/02/2026     0830 hours

 

 

 

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

the court. Please call the criminal court

 

Trooper Maenpaa

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine TPK North

Berlin, VT

(802) 229-9191

Dalton.maenpaa@vermont.gov

 

RE: Traffic Alert - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

One lane is opened at this time.

 

Ryan Kunzmann

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II, CTO

Vermont State Police

Westminster PSAP

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

Phone: 802-722-4600 (3)

Fax: 802-722-4690

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:00 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington has both lanes obstructed in the area of East Dover Rd and Old Ark Rd 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 - 758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
758 VT Route 100N, Wilmington has both lanes obstructed in the area of East Dover Rd and Old Ark Rd 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.

Westminster / Fugitive from Justice

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1005423

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar

STATION: Westminster              

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2026 at approx. 1602 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 S MM 40.8, Springfield VT

 

ACCUSED: Galo Armijos                                             

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 21, 2026, at approximately 1602 hours, Troopers assigned to the Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-91 South near mile marker 40.8 in the town of Springfield (Windsor County) after observing a motor vehicle violation. The operator, Galo Armijos (35), was found to have an active out of state warrant for his arrest. Armijos was arrested without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Armijos was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 06/22/2026 at 12:30 PM.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/22/2026 at 12:30 PM

LODGED - LOCATION:  Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $50,000

MUG SHOT: Included

 

Traffic delays / VT Route 113 in Thetford

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Johnsbury Barracks o/b/o Thetford Police

 

Vermont Route 113 in Thetford, near the intersection of Route 244, commonly known as Post Mills, is being closed due to a structure fire.  Details on the fire are not yet available, and this closure is expected to last for several hours.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

 

Updates will be provided when available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

     

CASE#: 26B2003112

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Rode

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: June 21, 2026, at approximately 1527 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 South, Bethel, VT

VIOLATIONS:

  1. Excessive Speed
  2. Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Maher Taufeeque

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Worcester, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 S in the Town of Bethel. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with LIDAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 96 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Maher Taufeeque (23) of Worcester, Massachusetts. Taufeeque was given a criminal citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 8, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  September 8, 2026, at 0830 hours        

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A 

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

Trooper Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

  

CASE#: 26B4004643

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME:Sgt. Blake Cushing                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

  

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2026 at approximately 0845 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pittsford, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault on a Protected Person, Attempted Arson, Simple Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Disorderly Conduct

  

ACCUSED: Jeremie Bernard

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, VT

  

VICTIM: Champlain Farms, Pittsford, VT

                Morgan McGee, Pittsford, VT

                Vermont State Police 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 21, 2026, at approximately 0845 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a report of suspicious activity at Champlain Farms in Pittsford, Vermont. The investigation revealed that Jeremie Bernard had attempted to set the gas pumps on fire and had vandalized a neighboring residence.  He also threatened to physically harm the neighbor. 

 

While attempting to speak with Bernard, he became aggressive toward law enforcement and made life-endangering threats and actions toward law enforcement. 

 

After a short standoff, Bernard was taken into custody without incident. 

 

Bernard was transported to the Rutland Barracks for fingerprints and photographs.  He was then lodged in the Marble Valley Correctional Facility for hold without bail.

  

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility 

BAIL: Hold Without Bail

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: June 22th at 12:30 PM

  

*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.

 

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Blake Cushing

VSP-Rutland Barracks

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003969

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/2026 at approximately 0407 hours

LOCATION: Main Street Fairfax, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation    

 

VICTIM: Silas Barbour

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE, OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT                                                                     

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police is investigating a trespassing incident that occurred at an address on Main Street in the Town of Fairfax. On June 21st, 2026, at approximately 0407 hours the Vermont State Police received a call from Silas Barbour (40) of Fairfax, VT. Barbour had reported that someone had attempted to enter his vehicle. Shortly after, the individual left the area and was unable to be located by Troopers. Barbour was able to capture this incident on his Ring Camera.

  

 Anyone with information on the incident or the individual involved in the video is urged to contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A1004666

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic

STATION: Williston Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/20/2026 / 0128 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 N MM 101.8, Milton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Nora Aronds                       

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single motor vehicle crash on Interstate 89 N by mile marker 101.8 in the town of Milton. Upon arrival Troopers made contact with the operator Nora Aronds 3/08/1996, who advised she was traveling north on the interstate when she spun out of control and struck a guardrail. While speaking with Aronds, indicators of impairment were detected. Aronds was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Williston. Upon completion of the processing, Aronds was cited for DUI Refusal on 7/16/26 at 0830 hours at Chittenden County criminal court.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  7/16/2026 @ 0830 hours         

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court

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.

 

Trooper Shawn Cavic

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2003961

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/20/2026 at approximately 1925 hours

LOCATION: Perley Road Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jeremy Craig

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 20th, 2026, at approximately 1925 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks received information regarding Jeremy Craig (50) of Richford, VT being located at an address on Perley Road in the Town of Berkshire. Craig was known by Troopers to have multiple active warrants for his arrest.

 

Craig was located at the address on Perley Road and was taken into custody for the warrants. Craig was then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $6,500 bail. Craig was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Craig to appear before the Addison County Criminal Court on June 22nd, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

The active warrants contained the charges of:

 

-DUI #4

-Criminal DLS

-Possession of Stolen Property

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/22/2026 at 1230 hours             

COURT: Addison County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $6,500

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov