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September 21, 2026

Traffic Alert - VT Route 9 between the chain up area and the intersection of Route 8 (this is an update from the previous message sent)

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 9 between the chain up area and the intersection of Route 8 (this is an update from the previous message sent) has both lanes obstructed in the area of Prospect Mtn 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 9 in Woodford in the area of 4763 VT Route 9

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 9 in Woodford in the area of 4763 VT Route 9 has both lanes obstructed in the area of Prospect Mtn 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.

New Haven Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1004117

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Kevin Rea                            

STATION: New Haven                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 09/21/26 @ 1120 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, Leicester

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jill Booska                                              

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to a report of an individual walking in the roadway on US Route 7 in the Town of Leicester. Contact was made with Jill Booska (55), and upon investigation, it was revealed that Booska had an active in-state cite-and-release arrest warrant. Booska was issued a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court - Criminal Division on September 22nd, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charges of:

13 V.S.A. § 3705 Unlawful trespass

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department and the Addison County Sheriff’s Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Rutland 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 arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Sept. 21-27, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Amber Keener

amber.keener@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Matthew Sweitzer

matthew.sweitzer@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

 

 

St. Albans Barracks - Identity Theft, False Info to Police, DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

ARREST

 

CASE#: 26A2006228                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                          

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME of Arrest: 09/20/2026 @ 4:10 pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ethan Allen Hwy 

TOWN: Georgia, VT

VIOLATION: Identity Theft, False Info to a Police Officer, DLS

 

ACCUSED: Jeremy Edwards                                              

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

VICTIM: Justin Turner
AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morristown, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation on Ethan Allen Hwy in Georgia. Subsequent investigation revealed that the operator, Jeremy Edwards, had provided a family member’s name, date of birth and address as his own. He was issued a citation, a ticket for no registration and the vehicle was towed.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/24/26 @ 8:00am        

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL:

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.

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008290

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Clemens                              

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/20/2026 at approximately 11:59 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bean Hill Ln, Weathersfield

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Garcia                                            

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/20/26 at approximately 1159 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic dispute. A subsequent investigation revealed that twenty-year-old Nicholas Garcia had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Garcia was arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing, where he was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 09/21/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 12:30 PM       

COURT: Windsor

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.

 

Trooper Eric Clemens

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov

September 20, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009715

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                     

STATION: St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/26 @ 1716 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rt 2 / Jamieson Rd, Danville

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Tehya Boucher                                               

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greenbush, ME

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers on routine patrol observed a vehicle travelling 80mph in a posted 55mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Boucher. Investigation revealed that Boucher had operated under the influence. She was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing. Boucher was later released on a citation to appear.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/25 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: CALEDONIA

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.

 

 

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2 & Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009699

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/26 @ 0048 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: RT 302 / Boltonville Rd, Newbury

VIOLATION: DUI #2 & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Brandon Turner                                             

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers were on routine patrol and initiated a traffic stop based on numerous motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Brandon Turner (29) of Newbury. Investigation determined that Turner had operated under the influence and operated in a negligent manner. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police - Bradford Outpost for processing. Turned was later released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/28/26 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: ORANGE

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.

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009689

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/18/26 @ 1929 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 NB MM 133, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Bruce Norcross                                            

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers were on routine patrol and initiated a traffic stop based on several motor vehicle violations. The operator was identified as Bruce Norcross (49) of Lyndon. Investigation determined that Norcross had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Norcross was later released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  11/09/26 @ 0830          

COURT: CALEDONIA

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.

 

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

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Rutland Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
 
CASE#: 26B4007172          
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger
STATION: Rutland                           
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
 
DATE/TIME: On September 20, 2026, at approximately 0712 hours
STREET: VT Route 133
TOWN: Ira, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cross Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Cloudy, raining
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
 
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Andrew Noble
AGE: 19
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middletown Springs, Vermont
 
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Malibu
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to front bumper
INJURIES: None Reported
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 09/20/2026, at approximately 0712 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a one car crash on VT Route 133 in Ira, VT.
Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Noble) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on VT Route 133. Operator #1 failed to negotiate a curve in the road, causing Operator #1 to exit his lane of travel and come to a position of uncontrolled rest against an assortment of trailer parts. Vehicle #1 sustained moderate damage from the collision.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by R&D Towing.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005162

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Colin Shepley                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/2026 at 1940 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7A / Cleveland Ave Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1, Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Anthony E. Williams                                               

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle speeding along VT Route 7A near Cleveland Avenue in the Town of Shaftsbury. While trying to catch the vehicle it was observed crossing over the yellow center line several times and travelling 72 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone. A stop was conducted and the operator was identified as Anthony E. Williams of Bennington, VT.

 

Williams displayed indicators of impairment and was ultimately arrested for the above offenses. Williams was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks where he was processed and later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 10/05/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/05/2026 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

September 19, 2026

New Haven Barracks / Aggravated Assault

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5004089

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: September 19th, 2026, at 0427 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bristol Rd, Monkton, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault - 13 VSA 1024

 

ACCUSED: Meribeth A. Hammond

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VICTIM: Michael D. Lyons

AGE: 72

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Monkton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 19th, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were notified of an assault involving two people in Monkton, VT.  Investigation revealed that Meribeth A. Hammond (39) assaulted Michael D. Lyons (72), resulting in injury.  Meribeth was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Meribeth was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Addison Criminal Division on September 21st, 2026, at 1230 hours. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 21st 2026, at 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Addison Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

 

BAIL: $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.

Williston Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, DLS

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007119

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                            

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 19, 2026 / 1519 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100, N Hyde Park

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant, DLS

 

ACCUSED: Adam West                                             

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Williston Barracks were monitoring traffic on VT Route 100 in N Hyde Park. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the posted speed limit and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. The operator was identified as Adam West (46) of Eden, VT. West was found to be operating the vehicle with a criminally suspended license and to have an active in-state cite and release arrest warrant out of Orleans County for failure to appear. He was issued citations to appear in court at a later date for the violations.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 7, 2026 1230 / September 21, 2026 1230          

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division / Orleans County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a     

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT:  NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

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

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

Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3007829                                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile

STATION: Berlin Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/2026 at 1253 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Warren

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1:

 

OPERATOR: Juvenile

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/19/2026, at approximately 1253 hours, Troopers were notified of a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in the Town of Warren. Investigation revealed the operator, a juvenile male, (16), of Waitsfield was traveling south on VT Route 100 when his vehicle left the roadway off the southbound side. The vehicle continued off the roadway for approximately 300 FT and overturned before it came to its place of uncontrolled rest. The operator sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further treatment.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of numerous first responding agencies. VT Route 100 was closed for approximately two hours while the investigation was conducted.

 

VCVC: None

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

COURT: N/A

MUGSHOT: N/A  

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4007138            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On 09/19/2026, at approximately 0820 hours

STREET: VT Route 22a

TOWN: Benson

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: G&L General Store

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Genevieve Trono

AGE:41

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Atlas

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front end damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Patrick Varley

AGE: 41

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saratoga Springs

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1932

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Model B

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Severe Front end damage

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/19/2026, at approximately 0820 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a two-motor-vehicle crash on VT Route 22a in Benson, VT. It was revealed that Operator #1, Genevieve Trono (41), turned left when it was unsafe to do so, colliding with vehicle #2, operated by Patrick Varley (84). Varley was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for his injuries.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2006199

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig

STATION: St. Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/19/2026 at 0309

INCIDENT LOCATION: Beaver Meadow Road / Browns Corner Road, Franklin, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Jeremy Gonyo

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 19th, 2026, at approximately 0309 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash on Beaver Meadow Road in the Town of Franklin, VT. While interacting with the operator, Jeremy Gonyo (20), Troopers detected signs of impairment. Gonyo was transported to Northwestern Medical Center for treatment of suspected minor injuries. Gonyo was cited to appear on 11/2/2026 at Franklin County Criminal Court at 0800 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2nd, 2026 @ 0800 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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 Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802)-524-5993

 

Williston Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007112

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 18th, 2026 / 2330 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 118 / Belvidere Town Line, Eden

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Marissa J Kelleher                                             

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 18th, 2026, at approximately 2330 hours, a Trooper from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks conducted a traffic stop on VT Rt 118 near the Belvidere Town Line in Eden after having observed a violation of Vermont motor vehicle law. The operator was identified as Marissa Kelleher, 31, of Newport, VT.

 

While speaking with the operator, indicators of impairment were observed. Kelleher was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. She was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing and ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on October 7th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 7th, 2026 / 1230          

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.

Derby Barracks / Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005410

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/18/2026 @ 2135 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N mm 158, Barton, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Sofia Schiro                                         

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Elmhurst, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were patrolling I 91 in the Town of Barton, VT. A vehicle was observed traveling at 120 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated, the operator was identified as Sofia Schiro (19) of East Elmhurst, NY. Schiro was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks and later released on a citation to appear in court. Schiro was issued a VCVC for 23 VSA 1004 with a fine of $806.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/24/2026 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: Orleans 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881