Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003937

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Colin Shepley                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/18/2026 at 0126 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: County Road Stamford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Heather Scott                                             

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsfield, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were responding to a reported underage drinking party on County Road in the Town of Stamford. While responding numerous vehicles were located leaving the area and State Police made contact with the operator of a vehicle, Heather Scott of Pittsfield, MA. Scott displayed signs of impairment and was ultimately arrested for DUI.

 

Scott was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 08/03/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  08/03/2026 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

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE: 26B3003931

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel

Station: Shaftsbury Barracks

Contact: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 | 0823 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT

VIOLATION:

• Violation of Abuse Prevention Order (VAPO)
• Aggravated Stalking
• Unlawful Trespass of a Motor Vehicle
• Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joseph T. Lingle

AGE: 28

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Wilmington, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 17^th, 2026, at approximately 0823 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were advised of a restraining order violation in the Town of Readsboro, VT. The investigation determined that Joseph T. Lingle (28) had come into contact with a protected person and had committed a number of other associated crimes. Lingle was subsequently issued a citation and was then transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF).

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/20/2026 at 1230 hours    

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: Included

BAIL: $7,500

 

*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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic assault and other charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A4007629

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Mark Pohlman

STATION:  VSP St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: About 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations in Groton, VT

VIOLATIONS:

• Unlawful restraint.
• Aggravated domestic assault.
• Criminal threatening.
• Unlawful mischief.
• Disorderly conduct.
• Violation of conditions of release (two counts).
• Aggravated assault.
• Resisting arrest.

 

ACCUSED: Tristan Garcia

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

The Vermont State Police arrested a man Friday, July 17, 2026, on multiple charges arising from an incident in Groton during which investigation determined he assaulted multiple people and damaged property at several locations in the Caledonia County town.

 

Tristan Garcia, 26, of St. Johnsbury was ordered held without bail at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury and is expected to be arraigned on the above-listed charges at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.

 

The incident began at about 3:30 p.m. when police received a call reporting a man had made threats and assaulted at least one person at the Groton Library before smashing a window at a nearby home. As responding troopers began searching for the suspect, later identified as Garcia, they encountered a woman who reported that Garcia was inside a nearby apartment with a family member whom he had threatened, assaulted and was refusing to allow to leave.

 

Troopers established a perimeter, worked to remove other residents of the apartment building, and attempted to communicate with Garcia, who was armed with a handgun and had access to additional weapons, including knives and firearms. The family member later was able to leave the apartment. Garcia subsequently ran from the apartment, at which point a state trooper was able to apprehend him while he was actively resisting arrest.

 

The various victims reported either minor or no injuries as a result of their encounters with Garcia. Property damage included broken windows.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following arraignment. Members of the media should call the court clerk’s office to confirm details of the hearing.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2004609

TROOPER:  Christopher Blanco                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 at approximately 1939 hours

LOCATION: River Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Roger Patenaude

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 17^th, 2026, at approximately 1939 hours Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks received information regarding a suspicious individual walking on River Street in the Town of Richford. Troopers identified the individual on scene as Roger Patenaude (47) of Richford, VT. Patenaude was known by Troopers to have an active warrant for his arrest.

 

Patenaude was taken into custody for the warrant and was transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $200 bail. Patenaude was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Patenaude to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on July 20th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrant contained the charge of:

 

-Unlawful Trespass - Land

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 07/20/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Re: Traffic Alert - Center St, Lyndon

The roadway is back open.

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Center St, Lyndon has both lanes obstructed in the area of between Cemetary St and the bridge due to a fire incident.

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 / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B5003073

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 7/17/26, 1744 hours

STREET: VT Route 116

TOWN: Bristol

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Sycamore Park

WEATHER: Clear      

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Nicholas Preston

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 7/17/26 at approximately 1744 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT Route 116 at the intersection of Sycamore Park, Bristol, Vermont.

 

Preliminary investigation determined that the operator, Nicholas Preston (38), was traveling southbound on VT Route 116. The operator stated he was looking at his phone when his vehicle exited the roadway and struck the guardrail at the entrance to Sycamore Park.

 

No injuries were sustained because of the crash.

 

While speaking to the operator, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Preston was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. He was later issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 08/03/2026, at 12:30 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

VCVC(s): Pending

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/26, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

*Please note that court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Traffic Alert - Center St, Lyndon

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Center St, Lyndon has both lanes obstructed in the area of between Cemetary St and the bridge due to a fire incident.

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.

Re: Traffic Alert - I 89 S, Brookfield

Roadway is reopened. Thank you. 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S, Brookfield has one lane obstructed in the area of MM36 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.

Press Release - Grand Isle County Sheriff's Dept - Drowning

Please find the below press release on behalf of the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.

 

POC –

Sheriff Ray Allen

Sergeant Jason Essinger                         

STATION: Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department                    

CONTACT#:802-372-4482

 

DATE/TIME: 7-14-2026 / 1504 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Champlain, North Hero

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Drowning

 

VICTIM: Withheld pending notification of family

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

At approximately 1504hrs on 7/14/2026, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office responded to the western shore of North Hero for a report of an 86-year-old male overdue swimmer. Grand Isle County Mutual Aid marine assets were dispatched to assist as well as emergency medical services. The first deputy to arrive on scene was able to locate the male in the water, swam out to him, and brought him ashore. The male was unresponsive and resuscitative efforts were made. Unfortunately, the male did not survive, and the death is not considered suspicious at this time.

 

The victim’s name is being withheld as family is still being located and notified.

 

The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the North Hero Fire Department, Grand Isle Fire Department, Grand Isle/North Hero Rescue Squad, South Hero Fire Department, Grand Isle County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their assistance and support in the response and investigation of this incident.

 

Members of the public with information about this incident are encouraged to reach out to the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office at 802-372-4482.

 

 

Jason J. Essinger
Sergeant
Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department
10 Island Circle, Grand Isle, Vermont 05458
Office: 802-372-4482
Fax: 802-372-5771
e-mail: jason.essinger@vermont.gov

 

Traffic Alert - VT Route 22a Benson

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22a Benson has both lanes obstructed in the area of VT Route 73 in Orwell to US Route 4 in Fair Haven 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.

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006312

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/16/2026 at 1930 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham Road, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Pellerin

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Brattleboro, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/16/2026, at approximately 1930 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a suspicious incident that occurred on Rockingham Road in the Town of Rockingham (Windham County), VT. After an investigation, it was determined that Anthony Pellerin (36) of Brattleboro, VT, violated his active court-issued conditions of release. Pellerin was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks, for processing. Pellerin was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 07/21/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026 at 0830 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County, Criminal Division

LODGED: N

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 Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

New Haven Barracks / Missing Juvenile

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B5003061

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kelsey Dobson                          

STATION: New Haven Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Plains Rd. Salisbury, VT

MISSING: William Henderson                                              

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

   On July 17, 2026, at approximately 2109 hours, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were notified of a missing juvenile on Upper Plains Rd, in Salisbury, VT. Troopers learned that William Henderson (16) was last seen on Upper Plains Rd. in Salisbury at approximately 1700 hours on July 17,2026. Henderson was last seen wearing green shorts, a blue shirt and skechers slip on shoes.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Henderson’s whereabouts is asked to call the New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919. A photo of Henderson has been attached to this news release.

 

 

Lieutenant Neil Carey

Station Commander

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen Highway

New Haven, VT 05472

Office: 802-388-4919

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007601

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc and Trooper Riley Fenoff                  

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/16/2026 at 1705 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Favour Ujah

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 7/16/2026, at approximately 1705 hours, Troopers observed multiple motor vehicle violations on US Route 2 in the town of Danville, Vermont. A traffic stop was conducted and investigation revealed that Ujah operated a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs. Ujah was taken into custody for processing and released on citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 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

 

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3003539

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Stevens                          

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/28/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9, Woodford

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny from a vehicle, Operation Without Owners Consent, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License.

 

ACCUSED:  Griford Saupin                                             

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Tyler Davidson

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle theft on Vermont Route 9 in the town of Woodford. Through investigation it was determined Griford Saupin (49) of Bennington, Vermont committed the offenses of Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny from a Vehicle, Operation Without Owners Consent, and Driving with a Criminally Suspended License. Saupin was located on 07/16/26 and subsequently arrested. Saupin was later lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility and held on $50,000 bail. Saupin is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 07/17/26 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/17/26 @1230 hours           

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $50,000

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.

Saint Albans Barracks / Leaving the Scene of an Accident

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004470

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt. John Bruzzi

STATION: VSP - St. Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 7/11/2026 @ 2215 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Sheldon Rd, Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: James R. Burfoot                                                        

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

     On July 11, 2026 at approximately 2215 hours, State Police received a report of a vehicle that crashed thru a fence on East Sheldon Rd in the town of Sheldon. Further information was given that the operator was believed to be intoxicated. Upon arrival, the operator had left the scene, and attempts to locate him that night were unsuccessful. After further investigation, State Police later located Burfoot and cited him for the charge of leaving the scene of an accident. He was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on September 1, 2026 to answer to that charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026            

COURT:  Frankin Superior Court, Saint Albans, VT

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / In-State Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007600

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026, at 1647 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Peacham, Vermont

VIOLATION: In-State Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Keith Lapierre

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 16, 2026 at approximately 1647 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks attempted to locate Keith Lapierre (38) of Peacham, Vermont who had two in-state warrants out for his arrest. Lapierre was located at his residence and was subsequently placed under arrest. Lapierre was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Lapierre was later transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex for lack of $600.00 bail and was issued a citation to appear at Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 17, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/17/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT: Caledonia County

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $600.00

MUGSHOT: 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 Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

Berlin Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005891

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, at approximately 2319 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 S MM59.2

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Elwood Rodrigues                                               

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Reading, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026, at approximately 2300 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Interstate 89 S near MM75. A Trooper in the area located the vehicle in question and observed the vehicle fail to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was conducted at MM59.2. The operator, Elwood Rodrigues, was showing signs of alcohol impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and at the conclusion Rodrigues was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Rodrigues was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 30, 2026, at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington 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.

Berlin Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A005890

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/15/2026 2228 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 110, Washington

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED:  David Henault Jr.                                             

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, 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, Vermont State Police were notified of a restraining order violation at a residence on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington, VT. Upon arrival to the scene, Troopers identified 23-year-old David Henault Jr. nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed that Henault violated an Abuse Prevention Order. Henault was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was released with a citation to appear on 07/16/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  07/16/2026 1230 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005299

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                            

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 70.8, Bolton

VIOLATION:

- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

- Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

- Reckless Endangerment (x2)

- False Information to a Police Officer

 

ACCUSED: Rashaundra Green                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quitman, Mississippi

 

VICTIM: Luc Dupuis

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 15, 2026 at approximately 1659 hours, The Vermont State Police received a report from a motorist, Luc Dupuis (38), stating a vehicle was tailgating him aggressively. As the vehicle passed him, he saw the operator of the vehicle roll their window down and point a firearm directly at him.

 

Dupuis gave a description of the vehicle and a vehicle registration. Troopers with the Vermont State Police located the vehicle driving northbound on Interstate 89 and conducted a traffic stop in the area of mile marker 82, in the town of Williston.

 

During the course of a roadside investigation, Troopers located and seized a handgun from the vehicle. Troopers were able to identify the operator of the vehicle as Rashaundra Green (29) of Quitman, Mississippi. Investigation revealed Green was driving in an aggressive manner and when passing Dupuis, pointed a loaded firearm at him while lunging over a passenger in her vehicle.

 

Green was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. Green was later lodged at Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 16, 2026           

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $10,000

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.

St Johnsbury / Multiple Offenses

News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4007538

RANK/TROOPER: Sgt Brennan

                            

STATION: VSP - St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/15/26 1035 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford, VT

VIOLATIONS: 2^nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Access to Emergency Services and Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Yasin Ibrahim                                      

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:           

On the morning of 7/15/26 Troopers were dispatched to a family fight in Bradford. Investigation revealed that Ibrahim(24) had assaulted a household member, violated a no trespass order, interfered with access to emergency services and engaged in disorderly behavior with neighbors from the surrounding properties. Ibrahim was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Bradford Outpost where he was processed for the aforementioned charges. Ibrahim was later lodged at NERCF for lack of $2,500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/16/2026 at 12:30 PM            

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Y NERCF

BAIL: $2,500

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.

 

 

Sergeant Sean Brennan

Patrol Commander

VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”

802-748-3111

1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1

St Johnsbury, VT 05819