Royalton Barracks / DUI - Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2001409

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs                            

STATION: Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 03/25/26 at 0000 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Exit 3 Southbound On-Ramp, Bethel, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI - Drug

 

ACCUSED: Tiffany R. Wills                                             

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairlee, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks discovered a vehicle crashed off the roadway of the Interstate 91 Exit 3 Southbound On-Ramp, in the Town of Bethel (Windsor County), Vermont. While investigating the incident, Troopers detected signs of impairment from the operator, Tiffany R. Wills (33) of the Town of Fairlee, Vermont. She was subsequently arrested and taken to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. Later, Wills was released with a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division on May 12, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI - Drugs.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 at 0830 hours     

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE ATTACHED

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802) 722-4600

Andrew.Kelly-Jacobs@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001167

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin                         

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802)442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: March 24th, 2026, at approximately 1746 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 7A

VIOLATIONS: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Stalking with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Grossly Negligent Operation, Criminal Threatening, and Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Malik O. Hardy                                             

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Tyler J. Bubier

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 03/24/2026 at approximately 1746 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a be-on-the-lookout (BOL) broadcast from dispatch for a dark Buick with rust on the hood, reportedly driving north on Vermont Route 7A in the Town of Arlington. Dispatch advised that the vehicle was following another vehicle closely and would not pass when the lead vehicle stopped. The driver of the lead vehicle reported that the operator of the Buick was gesturing angrily. Additionally, it was reported that the operator of the Buick was now waving a gun out of the window.

 

Upon arrival, an investigation ensued, as a result, Malik O. Hardy (25) was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Stalking with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Grossly Negligent Operation, Criminal Threatening, and Disorderly Conduct.

 

Malik O. Hardy (25) was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing and lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. Additionally Hardy was issued Conditions with a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 25th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: March 25th, 2026, at 1230 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility      

BAIL: Held Without Bail

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4002712

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                      

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 3/24/2026 at 2243 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Lucan Hopkins                                            

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3/24/2026, at approximately 2243 hours, Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation on Main Street in the town of St. Johnsbury. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that Hopkins operated a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Hopkins was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/13/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper James LeBlanc

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A1002287

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Kevin Rea

STATION:  Williston Barracks

CONTACT#:  (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME:  March 23, 2026 at approximately 2237 hours

STREET:  VT Route 116

TOWN:  Hinesburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:  Buck Ridge Barns

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:  N/A

WEATHER:  Snowing

ROAD CONDITIONS:  Snow Covered

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR / ACCUSED:  Christal Brown

AGE:  60

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  St. Geroge, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

VEHICLE YEAR:  2012

VEHICLE MAKE:  Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL:  Altima

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:  Font End Damage

INJURIES:  Chest

HOSPITAL:  UVM Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2237 hours, Vermont State Police was dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 8377 VT Route 116 in the town of Hinesburg.

 

Preliminary investigation indicated the operator, Christal Brown (60) of St. George was traveling south on VT Route 116 in a 2019 Nissan Rogue when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a telephone pole.  Brown sustained injuries from the crash and was transported to UVM Medical Center for treatments of suspected chest pain.

 

Impairment of the operator was a contributor to the crash.  Brown was arrested for the suspicion of DUI and later issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on June 02, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by Richmond Rescue, Hinesburg Fire and Rescue, and Girouxs Garage. 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: CHITTENDEN

COURT DATE/TIME: June 02, 2026 at 0830 hours

 

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / VCR, Stalking

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3001161

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: March 24, 2026, 1206 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rock Bottom Lane, Peru, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release; Stalking

 

ACCUSED: Lynn A. Bianculli                                               

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peru, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 24, 2026, at approximately 1206 hours, Vermont State Police were advised of a violation of conditions of release. Through investigation it was determined Lynn A. Bianculli (58) of Peru, Vermont, made contact with an individual protected by Bianculli's conditions of release, and engaged in stalking behaviors. Bianculli was arrested and processed at the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks. She was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on March 25, 2026, and lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: March 2, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $5,000

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

 

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

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

Rutland Barracks / Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4002244

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner

STATION: Vermont State Police - Rutland                      

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

 

DATE/TIME: March 24^th, 2026, at 1705 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5242 Vermont Route 103, Shrewsbury , VT

VIOLATIONS: Retail Theft

 

 

ACCUSED: Jonathan Nielsen                                            

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mount Holly

 

 

VICTIM: Stewart Maple

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shrewsbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 24^th, 2026, at 1705 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were notified of a retail theft complaint at the Stewart Maple store in Shrewsbury, VT. An employee reported that an individual had taken a gallon of maple syrup from the store without paying. Through investigation, the individual was identified as Jonathan Nielsen (47) and later located. Nielsen agreed to return the stolen syrup and was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: May 18^th, 2026 / 1000hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5001203

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 3/24/26 1055 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Starksboro, VT

MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS:

• Domestic Assault 13 VSA 1042
• Unlawful Restraint 13 VSA 2406
• Interference with Access to Emergency Services 13 VSA 1031
• Offense Committed within the Presence of a Child 13 VSA 1047

 

 

ACCUSED: Jorge Romo

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Starksboro, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 3/24/26 at approximately 1055 hours, Troopers with the New Haven Barracks were dispatched to suspicious call in the Town of Starksboro. The investigation revealed Jorge Romo (30) of Starksboro had committed the above offenses when he assaulted a household member, prevented them from calling emergency services, and unlawfully restrained them while in the presence of a minor.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME 03/25/25 at 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center

BAIL: $2,500

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 Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

802-388-4919

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3002333

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacqueline June                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026 at 0830 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Steele Hill Rd. Roxbury, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Unlawful Trespass into a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Dangerous Weapons during the Commission of a Felony

 

ACCUSED: Jillian Brown

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, VT 

 

VICTIM: Paulette Langlois

AGE: 79

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Roxbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers received a report of a burglary and an assault involving a weapon at a residence on Steele Hill Rd. Investigation revealed that Jillian Brown committed the offenses of Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Unlawful Trespass into a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Dangerous Weapons during the Commission of a Felony. Brown was subsequently taken into custody and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Brown was then transported to the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division to answer to the above charges. At the conclusion Brown was held without bail and provided Conditions of Release as well.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026 1500 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility   

BAIL: HOLD WITHOUT

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.

RE: Tarbox Rd in Jericho

Per the town of Jericho, Tarbox Rd in Jericho has been cleared of the TT unit is back open for commuters.

 

 

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State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

Tarbox Rd in Jericho is blocked and experiencing delays in the area due to a TT Unit that is blocking the roadway. There is a tow truck on the way to remove the truck.

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours. Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as

appropriate.

 

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

carefully.

 

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Retail Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2001043          

TROOPER: J. Blair

STATION: St. Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 02/15/2026 at approximately 0429 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Georgia Maplefields 

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACUSED: Jessica Salisbury

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, Vermont

 

ACUSED: Kenna Ward

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 15^th, 2026, at approximately 0429 hours, members of the Vermont State Police received the report of a retail theft incident at the Georgia Maplefields in the town of Georgia. An employee of the store reported two unknown females entered the store and exited with items without paying. Investigation revealed the identities of the unknown females to be Jessica Salisbury and Kenna Ward. Ultimately, Salisbury and Ward were located and issued a citation to appear before the Franklin County Superior Court on April 28^th, 2026 at 0800 hours to face the aforementioned charge of Retail Theft.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: April 28th, 2026, at 0800 Hours

BAIL: None

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Update: VSP BCI Troop B East - Westminster / Death investigation at correctional facility

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B1010524

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Detective Sgt. Daniel Hall

STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop B East – Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility, Springfield, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Gregory H. Penn

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

UPDATE:

On 3/23/26, the Vermont State Police received the final autopsy for Gregory Penn.  The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington,  determined the cause of death to be from complications of an ongoing medical issue.  The manner of death was classified as natural.  

 

***Initial news release, 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025***

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who was in the custody of the Vermont Department of Corrections. VSP was notified at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, that Gregory H. Penn, a 68-year-old inmate at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, had died while receiving palliative care in the prison infirmary for a terminal illness. Per standard protocol, a detective from the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations was assigned to the case and began a death investigation.

 

The death does not appear to be suspicious. Mr. Penn had been in the infirmary following his diagnosis this fall. He was pronounced dead at about 9:25 p.m. Sunday. Following normal procedures when an inmate dies, an autopsy will be performed at the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington to confirm the cause and manner of death.

 

According to Department of Corrections records, Mr. Penn had been incarcerated since December 2008 on a 40-year sentence following convictions for aggravated sexual assault and attempted sexual assault.

 

No additional details are available from the Vermont State Police. Further questions should be directed to the Department of Corrections.

 

 

 

St Albans Barracks / Cruelty to Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001576

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Keith Cote                            

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February / March 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Main St. Alburgh VT

VIOLATION: Cruelty to a child by a person over the age of 16, 13 VSA 1304

 

ACCUSED: Nicole LaBonte                                             

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alburgh, VT

 

VICTIM: Juvenile

AGE: 6

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alburgh, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 13, 2026, the Vermont State Police, in conjunction with the Northwest Unit for Special Investigations, Department for Children and Families, and University of Vermont Medical Center, initiated an investigation into allegations of child abuse against Nicole LaBonte, 27, of Alburgh. Investigators determined LaBonte, on multiple occasions, endangered the health and wellbeing of a juvenile in her care. On March 24, 2026, LaBonte was issued a citation ordering her to appear at the Grand Isle Superior Court Criminal Division on April 30, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/30/26 0830            

COURT: Grand Isle

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.

 

 

 

Tarbox Rd in Jericho

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

Tarbox Rd in Jericho is blocked and experiencing delays in the area due to a TT Unit that is blocking the roadway. There is a tow truck on the way to remove the truck.

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours. Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as

appropriate.

 

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

carefully.

 

 

 

Interstate I 89 SB MM91.8

This is back open.

 

 

 

 

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I89 SB at mm 91.8 (just north of Exit 16 in Colchester) has both lanes shut down as crews work to pull a pickup and trailer out of a ditch. 

 

This incident is expected to only last for a short while, maybe 10-15 minutes, and updates will be provided as they are received.

 

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

 

 

 

Traffic alert – i89 SB mm 91.8 (Exit 16)

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I89 SB at mm 91.8 (just north of Exit 16 in Colchester) has both lanes shut down as crews work to pull a pickup and trailer out of a ditch. 

This incident is expected to only last for a short while, maybe 10-15 minutes, and updates will be provided as they are received.

 

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

Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

New Haven Barracks- DUI #2, Negligent Operation, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5001195

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Slaney                           

STATION:  New Haven Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 3/23/2026 at 1919 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dewey Rd, Salisbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2, Negligent Operation, Leaving the scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Morgan Delorme                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3/23/2026, at approximately 1919 hours, Troopers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash occurring on Dewey Rd in the Town of Salisbury, Vermont.  Investigation revealed Morgan Delorme (29) had operated his vehicle in a manner that caused him to exit the roadway, where he crashed and subsequently fled the scene. Troopers ultimately located Delorme at a residence in the area, where indicators of impairment were observed. Delorme was subsequently placed into custody without issue and transported to the City of Vergennes Police Department for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 4/13/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Addison County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

VCVCS: Pending

Shaftsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3001152                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin

STATION: Shaftesbury Barracks                                    

CONTACT#: (802)442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2119 hours

STREET: VT Route 7A

TOWN: Arlington

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Dunham Road

WEATHER: Cold / Snowy      

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Alberto L. Leonguiracocha

AGE: 28     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen

VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2119 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Shaftsbury Barracks were dispatched to a reported single-vehicle crash in the area of VT Route 7A in the Town of Arlington. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan that had left the roadway and overturned, sustaining significant damage.

 

The investigation determined that the vehicle was operated by Alberto L. Leonguiracocha (28) of Sunderland, Vermont. Leonguiracocha was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and the airbags were deployed. Minor injuries were reported. Leonguiracocha was processed for DUI, during which an evidentiary blood draw was conducted. The results of that test are pending, as are DUI charges.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Monarchs Towing and Arlington Fire and Rescue.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: TBD       

 

 

*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.

Westminster Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1002286

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/23/2026 at approx. 1754 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pond Rd, Vernon

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Ryan Byrd                                              

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Westminster Barracks received a report of a family disturbance on Pond Road in Vernon (Windham County), Vermont. Further investigation revealed Ryan Byrd (39) of Vernon, VT, destroyed property that did not belong to him. Byrd was cited and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) for detox. Byrd is scheduled to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on May 26, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF     

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.

Vermont Drug Task Force / Fentanyl Trafficking

Vermont Drug Task Force / Fentanyl Trafficking

  

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

 

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force 

DATE/TIME: March 23, 2026

LOCATION: Derby, VT 

  

ACCUSED: Melissa Ofsuryk                                                        

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT 

VIOLATION: Fentanyl Trafficking

  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

On March 23, 2026, the Vermont Drug Task Force and the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop in Derby, VT.  During the traffic stop, Melissa Ofsuryk, 43, of Derby Line was a passenger in the vehicle.  During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, resulting in the location of fentanyl.  Ofsuryk was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking.

Ofsuryk was lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, VT, for a probation violation.  Ofsuryk is set to appear at 1300 hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, before the Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Criminal Division, to answer the charges of fentanyl trafficking. 

The Vermont Drug Task Force and the Vermont State Police thank the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and the Orleans County Sheriff's Department for their assistance in this investigation. 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavits of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following the arraignments.