VSP BCI Troop A West - Berlin / Death investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A3009018

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Brandon Degre                       

STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A West – Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: About 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Forest City Trail on Camels Hump, Duxbury, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Jason April

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Denver, CO

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man whose body was found on Camels Hump in Duxbury on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2026. The investigation began at about 11:35 a.m. when two hikers called police to report locating a man’s body about 1.5 miles up the Forest City Trail from the parking area in Huntington. Multiple agencies responded to the scene. First responders hiked to the location and found the body of a man, later identified as Jason April, 50, of Denver, Colorado. Crews recovered the body from the mountain and transported him to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. There are no indications at this stage of the investigation that the death is suspicious.

 

The response to Camels Hump involved members of the Vermont State Police, Huntington Rescue, Richmond Rescue, Waterbury Backcountry Rescue, and game wardens from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. The trail was closed for much of the afternoon while the recovery operation was underway. It has since reopened.

 

No further information is available at this time.

 

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Rutland Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4008084                            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-25-26 / 0251 hours

STREET: US Rt 7

TOWN: Rutland Town

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: US Rt 4 / US Rt 7

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jenna Lackey

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Challenger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On October 25, 2026, at approximately 0251 hours, Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a single-vehicle crash on US Rt 7 near the intersection of US Rt 4 in Rutland, VT. 

Through investigation, it was determined Operator #1 was attempting to make a left-hand turn off of US Rt 4 onto US Rt 7. Operator #1 failed to navigate the turn, resulting in Vehicle #1 exiting the east side of the roadway on US Rt 7. While speaking to Operator #1, troopers detected several clues of impairment. Operator #1 was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Operator #1 was issued a criminal citation to appear at a later date and time.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Rutland Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 11-9-26 / 1000 hours

*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.

 

 

 

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006244

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ivan Michels

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                                    

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

 

DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026 at 1509 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 107, Bethel, VT, 05032

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: David Slayton                                               

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/28/2026 the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received a call advising that a vehicle was driving erratically on Interstate 89 northbound. Troopers from the VSP Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop with that vehicle on VT Route 107 in the town of Bethel for observed violations. While interacting with the operator, identified as David Slayton (43) of Randolph, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Slayton was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/05/2027 at 0815 hours          

COURT: Windsor County

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.

 

 

Derby Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5006191 / 26A5006181 / 26A5006180

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 0000 to 0400 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hilliker’s Store / Royer’s Minimart / Lowell General Store

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief x3

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                            

 

VICTIM: Hilliker’s Store (Newport, VT) / Royer’s Minimart (Coventry, VT) / Lowell General Store (Lowell, VT)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the morning of 10/27/2026, the Vermont State Police received three separate reports of attempted burglaries at Hilliker’s Store in Newport Center, Royer’s Minimart in Coventry, and Lowell General Store in Lowell.  Troopers responded to each store and spoke with the employees who provided security footage of suspects.  Troopers observed the suspects from each store were the same approximate height, build, and wearing the same clothing. The attached photos are from the security footage of the stores.

 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Trooper Richard Berlandy at 802-334-8881 or Richard.Berlandy@vermont.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

Derby Barracks / Motor Vehicle Collision

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5006116                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby                        

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/24/2026 0542 hours

STREET: VT Route 105

TOWN: Jay

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: East of True North Way

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Leonard Waters Jr

AGE: 47

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Mazda

VEHICLE MODEL: CX5

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front end

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a one vehicle collision on VT Route 105 in Jay, VT, east of the intersection with True North Way. The operator of the vehicle reported he swerved his vehicle to avoid a deer in the road and struck the ledge at this location. No injuries were reported, the vehicle suffered major damage to the front end, front wheels, hood, and engine areas and was towed from the scene by Ray's Towing. VSP was assisted on scene by Newport Ambulance Service and the Jay Fire Department.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005805

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 @ 1501 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 MM 31, Manchester

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED:  Samran Richland                                             

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling Southbound on US Route 7 in the town of Manchester at 92 MPH in a posted 55 MPH zone. The operator, Samran Richland (57) was placed under arrest for Excessive Speed and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Richland was later released on citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 12/07/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/07/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington

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.

Rutland Barracks // DUI- Drugs, Resisting Arrest

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4007839

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry                        

STATION: Rutland Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026, at 1944 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Prospect ST/ US Route 4, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence – Drugs, Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Marrisa Alexander                                      

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whitehall, NY

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 15^th, 2026, at approximately 1944 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a motor vehicle violation on Prospect Street in the town of Fair Haven. The operator was identified as Marrisa Alexander (32) of Whitehall, New York. While speaking to Alexander, the trooper observed indicators of impairment. Alexander was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and briefly resisted arrest before being transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Alexander was released with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 12^th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer for the charges of DUI-Drugs and Resisting Arrest.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 12th, 2026 at 1230 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division

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.

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B2006233

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026, at approximately 0857 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cedar Acrs Pvt, in the Town of Stockbridge, VT

ACCUSED: Christian M. Rogers

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, VT

 

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant x 1

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks were on patrol in the town of Stockbridge, VT. During this time, Troopers were notified of Christian M. Rogers, age 57 of Stockbridge, VT, who was found to have one active in-state warrant for his arrest, for the below charge. Rogers was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and later transported to the Windsor County Court, to appear in court at the below time, date, and location to answer to the charge.

 

WARRANT # 1:             $200 BAIL

FAILED to Appear on 08/24/2026 – Original Charges-

False Information – Law Enforcement

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

 

Trooper Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

2011 VT-107

Bethel, VT 05032

Barracks: 802-234-9933

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury / 2 vehicle crash, Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4010964                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aremburg

STATION: St. Johnsbury                                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026 at approximately 0500 hours

STREET: US Route 2 E

TOWN: Danville

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: 3537 US Route 2 E

WEATHER: Clear, Dark

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

First Crash:

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Justin Lopez

AGE: 39  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end and Rear-end

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

                                                                                                                       

 

Second Crash:

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Pereira

AGE: 28    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Lexus

VEHICLE MODEL: IS

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front-end

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Justin Lopez

AGE: 39  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end and Rear-end

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 28, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Vermont State Police responded to a reported vehicle-deer collision in the area of 3537 U.S. Route 2 East in the town of Danville. Troopers were subsequently notified that a second vehicle had collided with the vehicle involved in the initial crash.

 

The investigation determined that Justin Lopez was operating a Subaru Crosstrek eastbound on U.S. Route 2 when his vehicle struck a deer. A short time later, the Subaru was struck by a Lexus IS operated by Michael Pereira.

 

During the investigation, troopers learned that Pereira had an active warrant out of Washington County for DUI and negligent operation. Pereira was also issued multiple Vermont Civil Violation Complaints for operating a vehicle without a valid license, failing to register a vehicle, and failing to carry liability insurance.

Pereira was transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC) in St. Johnsbury, where he was lodged on $100 bail.

 

 

 

 

LODGED – LOCATION: NECC - STJ

BAIL: $100

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Washington County

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 1230 hours      

 

 

Trooper Adam Aremburg

VT State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

802.748.3111

 

Rutland Barracks / Domestic assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B4008141

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                             

STATION: VSP Rutland                    

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: About 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic assault

 

ACCUSED: Terry Williams

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks received a report that a domestic assault had taken place in Poultney.

 

VSP’s investigation developed probable cause to conclude that Terry Williams, 74, of Poultney had caused pain and injury to a household member one day earlier, Monday, Oct. 26. Williams was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Williams was jailed at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on $500 bail. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Rutland.

 

Williams is a Vermont state senator serving Rutland County.

 

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

 

 

LODGED: YES

LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: YES

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 10-28-26 at 12:30 p.m.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information - Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010962

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at 2129 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 113 near Westshire Elementary, West Fairlee, VT

VIOLATION: Crashes; duty to stop – serious bodily injury

 

ACCUSED: Pending                                              

 

VICTIM: Cody Hardy

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairlee, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/27/2026 at approximately 2129 hours, the Vermont State Police received numerous 911 calls regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on VT Route 113 in West Fairlee near the elementary school. Investigation into the incident determined the victim, Hardy, was walking on Route 113 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. Hardy suffered moderate – serious bodily injury as a result of the crash. The operator and vehicle involved were not on scene when first responders arrived. Route 113 was closed for a period time while the scene was investigated. It has since been reopened. The investigation into the crash is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Gorman at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

COURT ACTION: Pending

 

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / LSA

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B3005328                                             

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                               

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/30/2026 at 0200 hours

STREET: Lincoln Street

TOWN: Pownal

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Burdick Trailer Park

VIOLATION: Leaving Scene Of An Accident 23 VSA 1128

 

ACCUSED: Jessica Cote                                               

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stamford, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Cassandra Simmons

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/30/2026, at approximately 2018 hours, Vermont State Troopers were notified of a late-reported crash at Burdick’s Trailer Park in the Town of Pownal, VT. Investigation revealed that Jessica Cote (34) struck a parked vehicle and subsequently left the scene. Cote was later issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on 11/30/2026 at 0830 hours to answer the charge of Leaving the Scene Of An Accident, Title 23 VSA 1128. 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A       

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Bennington County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/30/2026 at 0830 hours  

 

*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 / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3009000                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora

STATION: Berlin                                       

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 1238 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Northbound MM 37.2

TOWN: Brookfield

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Not being disclosed at this time

AGE:  28   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Not being disclosed at this time

AGE:  52  

SEAT BELT? Yes          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner

VEHICLE MODEL: M2

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 1238 hours, the Vermont State Police along with the Brookfield Fire Department and White River Valley Ambulance responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 northbound in the Town of Brookfield. While fire and rescue first responders were on scene and the interstate was limited to one lane of travel, a secondary crash occurred that resulted in injuries.

 

Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound when it collided with Vehicle #2, a Brookfield tanker truck, which was parked with its emergency lights activated to close the right travel lane for the first motor vehicle crash. The operator of Vehicle #1 sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The operator of Vehicle #2 reported no injuries. Operator #1 had two canines in the vehicle, one of which also sustained serious injuries, both of which were transported to the Country Animal Hospital.

 

At this time, the crash is still under investigation. Anyone who may have questions may reach out to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

Update No. 1: Rutland Barracks // Fatal crash

***Update***

 

Operator #1, Perkins, reported minor injuries in the crash and was transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland for further evaluation. Douglas Perkins was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on 10/09/2026 for operations.  After lifesaving efforts, Perkins was pronounced deceased at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on 10/21/2026 from injuries sustained during the crash.

 

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. There are no further details at this time.

 

***Initial news release, 15:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 09, 2026***

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH 

  

CASE#: 26B4007654       

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry, Trooper Christopher Highbarger 

STATION: Rutland                            

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

  

DATE/TIME: On October 9, 2026, at approximately 1013 hours 

STREET: VT Route 133 

TOWN: Pawlet, Vermont 

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Route 30 

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A 

WEATHER: Overcast 

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry 

  

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Douglas Perkins 

AGE: 69 

SEAT BELT? No 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pawlet, Vermont 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007 

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge 

VEHICLE MODEL: Ram 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to front of vehicle 

INJURIES: Injury to hand 

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center 

 

VEHICLE #2 

OPERATOR: James Simonds 

AGE: 58 

SEAT BELT? Yes 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, New York  

 VEHICLE YEAR: 2016 

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford 

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Damage to front of vehicle 

INJURIES: Head injury 

HOSPITAL: Glen Falls Hospital 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

On 10/09/2026, at approximately 1013 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-car crash on VT Route 133 in Pawlet, VT. 

Through investigation, it was determined Operator #1 (Perkins) was operating vehicle #1, traveling west on VT Route 30. Operator #2 (Simonds) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on VT Route 133. Operator #1 turned onto VT Route 133 and crossed over the centerline, colliding with vehicle #2 as vehicle #2 approached the intersection. 

Vehicle #1 sustained moderate front-end damage from the collision. Vehicle #2 sustained moderate front-end damage from the collision. VT Route 133 was limited to one lane of traffic while responders worked to remove the vehicles. 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Pawlet Fire Department, Washington FAST Squad, and Turk’s Wrecker. 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending. 

 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008130

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                    

STATION: Rutland Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at approximately 0744 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wells, VT

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (x2), Violation of Conditions of Release (x2), Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Heidi Baron                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/27/2026 at approximately 0744 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to the Town of Wells for a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, it was determined that Heidi Baron (34) had caused bodily injury to a family or household member, violated conditions of release, and restricted access to emergency services.

Baron was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Baron was subsequently taken to the Rutland County Superior Courthouse to appear before a judge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y                                                                              

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026, at 12:30 pm

COURT: Rutland County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N      

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: N

 

Berlin Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3008997

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                   

STATION: Berlin Barracks       

CONTACT#: (802)-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at 1046 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

ACCUSED: Rexine, Michael                                       

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 27th, 2026, at 1046 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a male trespassing on property at the above location. Michael Rexine (62) was previously trespassed for the above location and was in violation of that notice. Michael Rexine (62) was arrested for unlawful trespass and is cited to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division on November 17th, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 17, 2026, at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005798

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Stevens                            

STATION:  Shaftsbury                   

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/26 @ 0953 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9 / Rock Cut, Woodford

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: James L Wilt                                             

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Daytona Beach, Florida

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling East on Vermont Route 9 in the town of Woodford at 80 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone and passing vehicles. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator, James Wilt (52) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 12/07/26 at 0830 hours for the charge of Excessive Speed.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/07/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA   

BAIL: NA

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.

Roadway has been re-opened 84 vt route 100 Newport town

 

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Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 6:33 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - 84 vt route 100 Newport town

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
84 vt route 100 Newport town has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Traffic Alert - 84 vt route 100 Newport town

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Derby 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
84 vt route 100 Newport town has both lanes obstructed in the area of due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 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.

New Haven Barracks / Arrest On Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5004583

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at 0026 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stage Road / US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Arrest On Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Kevin R. Langlais

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 27^th, 2026, at approximately 0026 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Stage Road near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The passenger was identified as Kevin R. Langlais (44) of Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Investigation revealed

Langlais was found to have an active in-state warrant for Failure to Appear stemming from the charge of DUI #1 - Influence.  Langlais was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Langlais was transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility where he was held for lack of $200.00 bail.      

 

CHARGE: Failure to Appear – DUI #1 – Influence

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility 

BAIL: $200.00

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. 

 

Berlin Barracks / Conditions of Release Violation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008883

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/22/2026 1923 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Flint Road, Williamstown

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Todd Jones Jr.                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance on Flint Road in Williamstown, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed that 42-year-old Todd Jones Jr. violated his court-ordered conditions of release. On 10/26/2026, Jones Jr. was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division, to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/2026 0800 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED: N  

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI-Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4010907

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/26/2026 at 0024 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Joseph Shanahan

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Shanahan was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Shanahan was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A2007209 / 26A2007206

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Blanco

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT #: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/25/2026, 2010 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 S MM 115, St. Albans, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Federal Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Jesse Sweet

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/25/2026 at approximately 2010 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle traveling South Bound on I 89 in the Town of St. Albans. With the assistance of the Swanton Police Department, one of the passengers of the vehicle was able to be identified as Jesse Sweet (31) of Swanton, VT. Sweet was known by Troopers to have an active warrant for his arrest from the United States Marshall Service. Sweet was taken into custody and later transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

COURT: Federal

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

Trooper Christopher Blanco

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993