Williston Barracks / Petit Larceny, Credit Card Fraud

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005246

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                            

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 13, 2026 / 1045 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Spruce Lane, Eden

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny, Credit Card Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Kylie Dodds                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

VICTIM: Jerry Jewett

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

VICTIM: Union Bank

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers fielded an incident of a stolen bank card. Investigation determined that Kylie Dodds (37) of Johnson, VT took a bank card without permission and used it at two stores in Johnson. She was cited to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 23, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille 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 / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006104

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado              

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 @ 0551 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Spruce Hvn, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Violation of Conditions of Release, Resisting Arrest, Assault of a Protected Professional

 

ACCUSED: Ian Thompson                      

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/21/2026, at approximately 0551 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance on Spruce Haven, in the town of Waterbury, Washinton County, Vermont. Troopers responded and made contact with the person of interest, Ian Thompson (36), of Waterbury, Vermont. Subsequent investigation revealed that Thompson had committed the offense of Disorderly Conduct and violated his conditions of release. While placing Thompson under arrest, Thompon became resistive and struck a Trooper. Thompson was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 07/22/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2004648

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026 at approximately 1236 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tractor Supply in Swanton

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                    

AGE: NA

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft from the Tractor Supply in the town of Swanton. The person of interest left the store without paying for a Dewalt power tool. A photograph of the individual is attached to this press release. The Vermont State Police are asking that if anyone recognizes this individual to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Westminster Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:26B1006439                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger

STATION: Vermont State Police - Westminster barracks                              

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at approximately 1137 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 Northbound

TOWN: Putney

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 21.8

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Ayble M. Ford

AGE:  28   

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1998

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Non-Life Threatening

HOSPITAL: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07/20/2026 at approximately 1137 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Northbound in the area of mile marker 22.

 

Through the investigation it was determined that operator #1 (Ford) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on interstate 91. Operator #1 ( Ford) was traveling at a high rate of speed, when he lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway, colliding with a tree and overturning the vehicle. He was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

 

This crash is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Karson Kruger at (802) 722-4600.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006457

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kinley                          

STATION: Westminster State Police Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Welcome Center, Guilford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug / Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Michele Valliere                                             

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle operating erratically while traveling on Interstate 91 Northbound. The caller reported the vehicle then pulled into the Welcome Center in the town of Guilford (Windham County), VT.

 

Troopers traveled to the area and spoke with an individual matching the description. Troopers identified the operator as Michele Valliere, 56 of Townshend, VT. While speaking with Valliere, Troopers observed signs of impairment. Valliere was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. At the time of the incident, Valliere also had an active, in state warrant for a previous DUI. Valliere was then lodged at Southern State Correctional as a result of the warrant. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/21/2026 @ 1230        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

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

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

Rutland Barracks / First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

  

CASE#: 26B4005600

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger                           

STATION: Rutland Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 at approximately 0046 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

 

ACCUSED: Jesse Neil                                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

 

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/21/2026 at approximately 0046 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland barracks responded to the Town of West Rutland for a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, it was determined that Jesse Neil (44) had caused serious bodily injury to a family or household member.

 

Neil was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Neil was subsequently held without bail and lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.   

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y                                                                              

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/21/26 at 12:30           

COURT: Rutland County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility      

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: Y

Berlin Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005718

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                       

STATION: Berlin Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/11/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Tyler Fisk

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

 

VICTIM: Cheryl Grandfield

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlesex, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/11/2026 at approximately 2111 hours Troopers from the Berlin Barracks received a walk in report of a possible violation of conditions of release in the Town of Waterbury, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed that Tyler Fisk (42), was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release. Fisk was issued a citation to appear on 07/21/2026 in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division at 1230 hours for the above violation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 @ 1230 hours             

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Image 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.

 

 

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, July 20-26, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of July 20-26, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Charles Winn

charles.winn@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Capt. Matthew Daley

matthew.daley@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

 

 

New Haven Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

Case: 26B5003024 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at 1615 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: New Haven State Police Barracks

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Trever Foster 

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Albans, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 20^th, 2026, at approximately 1215 hours, Troopers discovered Trever Foster (42) of Saint Albans, Vermont had violated his court-ordered conditions of release while at the New Haven State Police Barracks.

 

Foster was subsequently released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 24^th, 2026, at 1230 hours.  

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/24/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Addison 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. 

 

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4005591                                     

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at 0855 hours

STREET: VT Route 155

TOWN: Mount Holly, VT

 

ACCUSED: Timothy Powden

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 20, 2026, at approximately 0855 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a male who was unresponsive behind the wheel of a vehicle on VT Route 155 near Government Road in Mount Holly, VT. Troopers identified the operator as Timothy Powden, 62 of Londonderry, VT. During the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Powden was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and processed.  At the conclusion of processing, Powden was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court at a later date and time. 

 

Troopers were assisted by the Ludlow Ambulance Service.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 14, 2026, 10:00AM          

COURT: Rutland

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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Aggravated Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2004310

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: July 5^th, 2026 at approximately 1402 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Menard Road in the town of Fairfield

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Damian Pedley            

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

VICTIM: Vaughn Wilde

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of an assault that occurred the night prior on Menard Road in the town of Fairfield. The person of interest was later identified as Damian Pedley (19) of Fletcher, VT. Investigation revealed that Pedley attempted to cause serious bodily injury to Vaughn Wilde (20) of Montgomery, VT. Pedley was later located and issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 25^th, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer the charge of aggravated assault.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 at 0800 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: N/A

Derby Barracks / Plane crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

AIRPLANE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5004061

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 @ 0808 hours

TOWN: Morgan

LANDMARK: Lake Seymour

WEATHER: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: James Gregory

AGE: 66

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Burke, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE: Rans

VEHICLE MODEL: S6 Coyote II

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

At about 8:08 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, the Vermont State Police received a report that an airplane had crashed on Seymour Lake in Morgan, VT.  Troopers responded to the area along with members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Derby Line Fire Department, and Newport Ambulance Services.

 

Members of the Derby Line Fire Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department deployed boats, while members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department and DMV attempted to locate the plane from the shore.

 

Shortly after, the pilot, identified as 66-year-old James Gregory of East Burke, called the Vermont State Police and advised that local residents had responded to the crash in their personal boats, rescued him from the water, and brought him to their home. Gregory advised while taking off from Lake Seymour, a malfunction occurred causing the plane to stall and crash after becoming airborne. Gregory was the sole occupant of the airplane and was not injured. Investigation revealed the airplane, a 2002 Rans S6 Coyote II, sank into Lake Seymour.  The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation was notified of the incident.

 

The cause of the crash is still under investigation and will be taken over by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Further questions should be directed to the FAA. 

 

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4005560            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On July 19, 2026, at approximately 1129 hours

STREET: VT RT 103

TOWN: Mount Holly

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Shunpike Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, normal

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dawson Meyette

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to the front left of the vehicle.

INJURIES: Minor injury.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/19/2026, at approximately 1129 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on VT RT 103.

Through investigation it was determined that Operator #1 (Meyette) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on VT RT 103. Operator #1 (Meyette) crossed the centerline and collided with a guardrail on the opposite side of the roadway. Vehicle #1 came to an uncontrolled position of rest in the northbound shoulder.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Mount Holly Fire Department.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003965

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                             

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: July 20, 2026, 0753 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 18.0, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Lucas E. Sweeney

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on US Route 7 near mile marker 18.0 for a speed violation, 90 mph in a 55 mph zone. The operator, Lucas E. Sweeney (35) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on August 31, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: August 31, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

 

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.

St. Albans Barracks | 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004645

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                      

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993 Op. 3

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026 at approximately 0835 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Stage Coach Rd, Bakersfield, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: David Reynolds                                       

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 19th, 2026, at approximately 0835 hours, the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks was notified of a citizen dispute in the town of Bakersfield. Troopers responded to the incident, and through investigation, determined that David Reynolds caused pain and serious bodily injury to a family or household member. Reynolds was later located and taken into custody and transported to the St. Albans barracks for processing. Reynolds was transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility and is being held without bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM           

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: Held Without

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 Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993 Op. 3

 

Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                          

STATION:  Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 7/19/26, approximately 2300 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: A residence on Cook Road in Barton

VIOLATION: Violating an Abuse Prevention Order, Unlawful Trespass/Occupied Dwelling, Resisting Arrest, Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Wyatt Gilman                                             

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, 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 at approximately 2100 hours, troopers served Gilman a temporary abuse prevention order protecting a family member and ejecting Gilman from the family member’s residence in the town of Barton.  Upon service of the order, Gilman was removed from the property.

 

At approximately 2300 hours, troopers were notified that the family member had arrived at their residence and located Gilman back inside.  Troopers responded to the residence and attempted to make contact with Gilman from outside, at which point he briefly attempted to flee the residence before barricading himself inside.  It was also learned Gilman had made threats to kill law enforcement, and it was believed he had access to a firearm inside the residence.

 

Additional troopers, including members of the Tactical Services Unit, Bomb Squad, Crisis Negotiation Unit, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, along with officers from the Newport Police Department and EMS providers from the Orleans Ambulance Service, responded to the scene.  The residence was surrounded as Gilman continued to refuse orders to exit.

 

At approximately 0215 hours on 7/20/26 and pursuant to a search warrant, an unmanned aircraft was deployed into the residence at which point Gilman attempted to flee the residence on foot.  After a brief foot pursuit, troopers caught up to Gilman, who then resisted their attempts to place him under arrest.

 

Gilman was taken into custody without further incident, transported to the VSP Derby Barracks for processing, and later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000.00 bail as well as additional conditions of release.  He is due in court at 1230 to answer to the above offenses.

 

COURT ACTION: Lodged

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/20/26, 1230          

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: NSCF

BAIL: $5,000.00

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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005428

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy Chandler                     

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 19, 2026, 2147 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 N MM 91, Colchester, VT

VIOLATION: DUI and Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Sarah Babits   

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 19, 2026, at approximately 2147 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 89 N near mile marker 91 in Colchester, VT for a vehicle that was observed traveling 87 miles per hour in a posted 55 mile per hour zone.

 

While speaking with the operator, Sarah Babits (39), Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Babits was subsequently arrested for the suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Babits was released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court – Criminal Division on August 6, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charges of DUI and Negligent Operation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: August 6, 2026, 0830 hours     

COURT: Chittenden

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.

Westminster Barracks / Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006403

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger                   

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ski Bowl Rd, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault x2

 

ACCUSED: Matthew B. Gay                                    

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/19/2026 at approximately 0930 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks were notified of a domestic assault that had occurred on Ski Bowl Road in Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. Investigation revealed that Matthew B. Gay, 39, of Rockingham, Vermont had caused pain, injury and/or fear to two household members. He was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Gay was held at Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail, he is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on 07/20/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of  Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault x2.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/20/2026          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: Held Without Bail

MUG SHOT: Attached.

 

 

 

 

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