Rutland Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4007336

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026, at approximately 2028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Breannah Crandall

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 2028 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a violation of an abuse prevention order. Through investigation, it was determined Breannah Crandall violated an abuse prevention order. Crandall was taken into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. A judicial officer was contacted and imposed conditions of release. Crandall was cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 28, 2026, at 12:30 PM

             

*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.

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI and Possession of Controlled Substance

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4007266

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 23, 2026, at approximately 2248 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7

VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence

                             Possession of Controlled Substances

 

ACCUSED: Kevin Gipe

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2248 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a crash on US Route 7 in the Town of Rutland. The operator was identified as Kevin Gipe, 41, of Northfield, VT. Throughout the interaction with Troopers, Gipe displayed several indicators of impairment. Gipe was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. A search warrant was later executed on Gipe’s vehicle and property, and quantities of controlled substances were located. Gipe was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on November 2nd, 2026, at 10:00 AM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM

             

*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.

 

Berlin Barracks // DUI #1

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3008016

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 9/25/2026 at 2303 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S Main St/ Foundry St, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Stephen V Lewis                                        

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waitsfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/25/2026, at approximately 2303 hours, Troopers from the Berlin State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterbury, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation which resulted in a traffic stop on Lewis's vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected, and he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Lewis was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and released with a citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/08/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court-Criminal Division

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.

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

CASE#: 26A1007313

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026 at approximately 2208 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 NB near MM 100 U-TURN, Milton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

 

ACCUSED: Dylan Trono  

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: FairFax, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 25, 2026, at approximately 2208 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police observed a Chevrolet Corvette traveling northbound on the interstate before making an illegal U-turn and proceeding southbound. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Dylan Trono, 23, of Fairfax, Vermont. While speaking with Trono, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Trono was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for DUI processing. Trono was subsequently released with a citation to appear in court on 10/20/2026 to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/20/2026             

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks/Lewd and Lascivious with a child Fugitive

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004697

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Lauren Ronan                      

STATION: Shaftsbury                  

CONTACT#:  802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 9th 2026 (sometime in the afternoon)

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset Quarry 1848 VT-30 Dorset VT

VIOLATION: Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a child

 

ACCUSED:  Ryan Ouimet                                              

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Averill Park NY

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 12

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Averill Park

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On Aug. 25, 2026, the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations was notified by New York State Police Investigators of a disclosure made by a 12-year-old.  NYSP had been conducting its own investigation of Ryan Ouimet involving an alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old victim when the disclosure was made.

The 12-year-old disclosed that they had been inappropriately touched by Ryan Ouimet at the Dorset Quarry, Dorset, Bennington County, VT, on Aug. 9, 2026. The Dorset Quarry is a popular location for swimming and cliff jumping.

 

The Vermont State Police initiated an investigation into the disclosure. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to charge Ouimet with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a child. 

 

On Sept. 18, 2026, an arrest warrant was requested and later granted with extradition to New England states and New York. This was a hold without bail warrant.

 

On September 25th, 2026, at approximately 1800 hours , Ryan Ouimet,  was taken into custody by Border Patrol at the New York Canadian border as a fugitive from justice.  He will be turned over to New York State Police . Extradition to Vermont is pending.

 

The Vermont State Police investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Lauren Ronan of the Vermont State Police at 802-442-5421.  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: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  Pending           

COURT: Bennington County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  New York  

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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 | Three vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2006359               

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau

STATION: St. Albans                 

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 at 1459 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 North

TOWN: St. Albans

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Exit 19

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 113

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Morgan Holcomb

AGE:  20

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi

VEHICLE MODEL: Eclipse Cross

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Beverly Gover

AGE:  65  

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Substantial

INJURIES: Moderate

HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Jon Easterday

AGE:  50

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Substantial

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On September 25, 2026, at approximately 1459 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the area of I-89 Northbound at Exit 19 for a reported three-vehicle crash.

 

Based on the on-scene investigation, statements from the involved operators, and witness accounts, the three vehicles collided within the travel lane of I-89 Northbound. Following the collision, all three vehicles came to final rest on the eastern shoulder of the Exit 19 off-ramp.

 

This crash remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this crash is urged to call the non-emergency phone number listed above.

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

CASE#: 26B4007251 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry                                

STATION: Rutland                      

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

 

DATE/TIME: 09/23/2026, at approximately 1111 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chittenden  

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault 

 

ACCUSED: Jessica Anderson 

AGE: 39 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chittenden, VT 

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/23/2026, at approximately 1111 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a welfare check in Chittenden, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Jessica Anderson (39) caused pain and injury to a family member. 

 

Anderson was released with a citation to appear before a judge on September 28^th at 12:30 PM. 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A 

MUG SHOT: Yes  

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 

COURT DATE/TIME: September 28th at 12:30 PM 

 

*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 Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005432

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                        

STATION: VSP Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 09/24/26 @ 2049 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Road, Barnard

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Rosanna Boule                                            

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Royalton

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Royalton received a notification of a crash involving a vehicle into a tree on North Road in Barnard, VT. Troopers located the operator, identified as Rosanna Boule (38). Throughout investigation, Boule was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Boule was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Boule was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and then released on criminal citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026        

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

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

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

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury Barracks/Cruelty to a child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005228

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Det. Trooper Nicholas Grimes                         

STATION: Shaftsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09-20-2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Autumn Inn

VIOLATION: Aggravated Child Cruelty

 

ACCUSED: Sadie Mae Olden                                               

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 23, 2026, the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), along with detectives from the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, were notified of a report concerning the welfare of a child.

An investigation was initiated, and during the course of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to charge Sadie Mae Olden, of Bennington, Vermont, with aggravated cruelty to a child.

Olden was arrested on September 24, 2026, for the charges. She was processed at the Shaftsbury State Police Barracks and released on conditions.  She is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Criminal Court on September 25th, 2026, at 12:30 pm.  This investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

 

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   September 25th, 2026 at 12:30 PM         

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: NA     

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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 / Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008411

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Kunow                     

STATION: Westminster Barracks       

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/24/2026 at 1222 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Spencer Drive, Rockingham, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass into Occupied Dwelling

 

ACCUSED: Karen Jordan                                            

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 24, 2026, at 1222 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a female who was possibly inside a residence located in Rockingham, Vermont, in which she did not have permission to be inside of. When Troopers arrived at the residence, Karen Jordan (51) of Rockingham, Vermont, was inside the residence without the owner’s permission. Jordan was arrested for unlawful trespass and is cited to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on September 25, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass into an Occupied Dwelling.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026 at 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

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.

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007052

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 16, 2026, at approximately 0637 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Euclid St, Pawlet, Vermont

INCIDENT: Missing Person

 

JUVENILE: Faith Baker

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pawlet, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/16/2026, at approximately 0637 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a runaway juvenile at Euclid St, Pawlet, Vermont.

The juvenile, Faith Baker (15), was last seen on 9/21/2026 between 4:00-5:00 PM in Granville, New York, near the foot bridge behind the Slate Valley Museum. Faith was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white shorts, white shoes, and a black and white tie-dyed mini backpack.

Although the circumstances are not considered suspicious there are concerns about her welfare. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101 or if she is seen in Granville, New York to contact Granville Police Department at 518-642-1414.

Attached is a recent photo of Faith.

Williston Barracks / DUI - Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A1007268           

   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

DATE/TIME: 09/24/2026 at approximately 12:34 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 S

TOWN: South Burlington

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: Mm 89.8

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kristina Yandow

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Dennis Geppner

AGE: 60

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Rear

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 09/24/2026, at approximately 1234 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on I-89 Southbound at MM 89.8 in the Town of South Burlington. Troopers responded to the scene and identified Operator #1 as Kristina Yandow (32) of Burlington and Operator #2 as Dennis Geppner (60) of Milton.

The investigation determined that Operator #1 was following too closely, resulting in a rear-end collision with Operator #2.

While on scene, Troopers observed indicators of impairment exhibited by Kristina Yandow (32). Ultimately, Yandow was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.

Upon completion of processing, Yandow was released on a citation to appear in Chittenden County Criminal Court on 10/15/2026 at 0830 hours to answer DUI #2.    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Chittenden

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/15/2026 - 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.

Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007281

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski                      

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 24, 2026, 0926 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Domestic Assault, Violation Conditions of Release, Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED: Taylor Lio

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, Vermont

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a domestic disturbance in the Town of West Rutland. Through investigation, it was determined Taylor, caused pain/fear and/or bodily injury to a family or household member. Investigation revealed Taylor was also in violation of an active set of court ordered conditions of release. Taylor was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Taylor was lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on a hold without bail and cited to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/25/2026 at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charges.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility          

BAIL: Hold Without Bail

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026, at 12:30 PM

           

*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.

 

Traffic Alert - I 89 S mm13

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S mm13 has no obstruction in the area of Exit 2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for .  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 - I 89 SB MM 13

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 SB MM 13 has one lane obstructed in the area of Exit 2 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Disclosure of Sexually Explicit Images without Consent

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3005110

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                           

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: December 17th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset, VT

VIOLATION: Disclosure of Sexually Explicit Images Without Consent - T13 VSA 2606 (Three Counts)

 

ACCUSED: Matthew B. Robertson                                             

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salem, NY

 

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 December 17th, 2025, Detectives from the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of a sex offense involving the disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent.  Investigation revealed that Matthew Robertson, age 34, of Salem, NY, created a fake social media account to obtain sexually explicit content from individuals.  Matthew then shared the sexually explicit content with other social media accounts without the consent of those depicted in the content.  Victims were identified in VT and NY.  The New York State Police assisted with the investigation.   

 

On September 24th, 2026, Matthew was issued a criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours.  Matthew was released on his own recognizance.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

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. Johnsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009864

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury                

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/23/2026 @ 2256 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 2, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Robert Guest Jr.                                         

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police were patrolling US Rt 2 in the Town of Danville, VT. A vehicle was observed traveling at 88 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated, the operator was identified as Robert Guest Jr. (32) of Lyndonville, VT. Guest Jr. was taken into custody, transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks and later released on a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court to answer the charge.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/19/2026 @ 0830 hours      

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: AVAILABLE

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3