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September 5, 2026

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September 4, 2026

Derby Barracks / Runaway juvenile

 

Update:  Juvenile has been located.

 

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5005123

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/04/2026 @ 1617

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Country Highschool

 

MISSING JUVENILE: Annabelle Parent

AGE: 16

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a runaway juvenile, Annabelle Parent.  Parent was last seen at North Country Highschool wear a black sweatshirt, black shorts, black slide sandals, and white socks. Parent is approximately 5’01, 100lbs, black hair and brown eyes.

 

Anyone with information regarding Parent’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-334-8881.

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).

 

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881

 

 

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Traffic Alert - I 89 S mm71.6, Bolton

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Williston Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

I 89 Southbound in the area of milemarker 71.6 in Bolton is down to one lane for a crash in the area.

 

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

 

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

 

 

Update No. 1: Rutland Barracks / Missing person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B4006731

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Robert A. Rider

STATION: VSP Rutland Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1202 West Tinmouth Road, Clarendon, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Mortimer Brown

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

This afternoon, Mr. Brown was located safe in Clarendon. Th Vermont State Police thanks members of the community for their tips, phone calls and assistance.

 

 

***Initial news release, 11:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026***

The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Rutland County town of Clarendon, 77-year-old Mortimer Brown. He was last seen at about 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in the vicinity of 1202 West Tinmouth Road in Clarendon.

 

Brown is believed to be on foot in the area. VSP asks members of the public to check their property and any outbuildings for Brown or signs he might have been on site.

 

Brown is about 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has white hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue pants and a camouflage hat. A photograph of Brown is attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who sees Brown or has information on his possible whereabouts should call VSP’s Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

 

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VT Route 14 / Circle St, Williamstown

Traffic alert – VT Route 14 and Circle St, Williamstown 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Berlin Barracks 

  

News Release – Roadway / Traffic Notification 

VT Route 14 by Circle St in Williamstown will be closed due to a severe motor vehicle crash. Both Circle St and VT Route 14 will be closed at the intersection due to this.

This incident is expected to last for an hour, likely more.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   

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

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

 

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

 

CASE#: 26B4006732

 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver

                               

STATION: Rutland 

                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

 

 

DATE/TIME: September 4, 2026, at approximately 0857 hours

 

INCIDENT LOCATION: 309 N Main St, Wallingford, VT

 

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, Attempts to Escape

 

 

 

ACCUSED: Patricia Travers

 

AGE: 61

 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, Vermont

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/4/2026, at approximately 0857 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were called to Cumberland Farms at 309 N Main St, Wallingford, VT for a reported trespassing complaint. Through investigation, it was determined Patricia Travers had returned to the premises after having been notified she was trespassed from that location. Prior to arrival and while interacting with Troopers, Travers obstructed the flow of traffic on North Main Street in Wallingford by laying in the roadway. Travers was taken into custody for the above violations. While at the Rutland Barracks for processing, Travers attempted to escape custody. Travers was later transported to Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division to answer to the above charges.

 

 

LODGED - NA  

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/4/2026 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 arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Bruce Cleaver

Vermont State Police

124 State Place

Rutland, VT 05701

Barracks: 802-773-9101

Email: Bruce.Cleaver@Vermont.Gov

 

VSP arrests seven people on trespassing charges in Williston

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police arrests seven people on trespassing charges in Williston

 

WILLISTON, Vermont (Friday, Sept. 4, 2026) — The Vermont State Police arrested seven people on charges of unlawful trespass Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026, after they declined to leave a private office building in Williston.

 

The individuals arrested are:

 

  • Catherine Bock, 78, of Burlington, VT
  • Jessica Derise, 54, of Williston, VT
  • Rebecca Girrell, 47, of South Burlington, VT
  • Elizabeth Gleich, 36, of Middlebury, VT
  • Karen Johnston, 58, of Colchester, VT
  • Earl Kooperkamp, 69, of Bradford, VT
  • Susan McMillan, 65, of Colchester, VT

 

 

These individuals were among a group of people who entered the building to protest federal agencies — including Immigration and Customs Enforcement — that occupy space there alongside private businesses and a medical office. The building owner said the individuals were trespassing, refused to leave when asked, and requested that police remove them from the property.

 

State police, working in conjunction with the Williston Police Department, responded and spoke with protest leaders. That discussion led to several people leaving the inside of the building, while the others indicated they’d need to be arrested.

 

Those individuals were taken into custody and brought to the Williston Barracks, where they were processed and released with citations to appear for arraignment at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington.


Catherine Bock

Earl Kooperkamp

Elizabeth Gleich

Jessica Derise

Karen Johnston

Rebecca Girrell

Susan McMillan


 

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Rutland Barracks / Missing person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B4006731

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Robert A. Rider

STATION: VSP Rutland Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1202 West Tinmouth Road, Clarendon, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Mortimer Brown

AGE: 77

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult in the Rutland County town of Clarendon, 77-year-old Mortimer Brown. He was last seen at about 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in the vicinity of 1202 West Tinmouth Road in Clarendon.

 

Brown is believed to be on foot in the area. VSP asks members of the public to check their property and any outbuildings for Brown or signs he might have been on site.

 

Brown is about 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has white hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue pants and a camouflage baseball hat. A photograph of Brown is attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who sees Brown or has information on his possible whereabouts should call VSP’s Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

 

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St Albans Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005805

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION: St Albans                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2026 @ 1736 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 105 / Memorial Dr, Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Kenneth Cameron                                               

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Richford. While enforcing speed on VT Route 105 a black SUV was observed passing another vehicle at high speeds. The vehicle was visually estimated to be traveling at 80MPH in a posted 50MPH zone with the in-car RADAR confirming the vehicle was traveling at 84MPH. The operator was identified as Kenneth Cameron (39) of Richford, VT. Cameron was issued a VCVC under Title 23 VSA 1081 and was given a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on 11/10/2026 at 0800 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    11/10/2026 @ 0800hours        

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

St Albans Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005811

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ethan Allen Highway, Georgia, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Brandon Blair                                                

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/03/2026 at approximately 2015 hours Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to the Ethan Allen Highway in the town of Georgia for a motor vehicle complaint. The operator was identified as Brandon Blair (22) of Milton. While speaking with Blair Troopers identified indicators of impairment, he was subsequently arrested and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. Blair was released with a criminal citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 09/22/2026 at 0800 hours for the charge of DUI Refusal.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/22/26 @0800           

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

September 3, 2026

New Haven Barracks / DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003872

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2026 at 1249 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Deer View Lane / US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Matthew O. Bruch

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 3rd, 2026, at approximately 1249 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on Deer View Lane near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Matthew O. Bruch (70) of New Haven, Vermont. While speaking to Bruch, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Bruch was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI #2 and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Bruch was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 21st, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, 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. 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007335

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 @ 1221 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Worcester, VT

 

ACCUSED: Jeremy Churchill

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cabot, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary, Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Unlawful Mischief

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/01/2026, at approximately 1221 hours, Troopers assigned to the Berlin Barracks were notified of a theft on Elmore Rd. in the Town of Worcester, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed Jeremy Churchill (46) of Cabot, VT committed the offenses of grand larceny, petit larceny, unlawful mischief, and burglary by entering a commercial property without permission to do so and was found to have stolen a total of $46,500 worth of property. On 09/03/2026, Churchill was taken into custody by the Morristown Police Department for a separate investigation. Ultimately, Churchill was issued a criminal citation and ordered to be held for lack of $50,000 bail. Churchill is due to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 09/04/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/04/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex

BAIL: $50,000

MUG SHOT: N/A

New Haven Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B5003864
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 9/2/26, at 7:13 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: Cornwall, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Presence of a child
 
ACCUSED: Reuben Williams
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cornwall, VT
 
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual violence).
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 9/2/26 at approximately 7:13 pm, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to a report of a Family Fight / Domestic located on Delong Rd, in the Town of Cornwall, VT. Through investigation, it was discovered that Reuben Williams (36) caused pain and injury to a family member. Williams left the scene before Troopers arrived but later turned himself in at New Haven Barracks. Williams was subsequently taken into custody without incident and issued a citation to appear at the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 09/03/26 at 12:30 pm.
 
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/3/26, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
 
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007752

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 at 1711 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vernon (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault x2 and Unlawful Restraint

 

ACCUSED: Charles Cronin

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon (Windham County), Vermont

 

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, the Vermont State Police responded to the Brattleboro Police Department for reports of a domestic assault. Through investigation, it was revealed that the accused, Charles Cronin (35) of Vernon, committed the aforementioned offenses. Cronin was subsequently transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Cronin was issued conditions of release and a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on September 2, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges. Cronin was held at Southern State Correctional Facility on $400.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 2, 2026 at 1230         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division 

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $400.00

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

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Rutland Barracks / Fugitive from Justice


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4006687

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On September 2, 2026, at approximately 1332 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US RT 4, Killington, Vermont

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Vina A. Occhipinti

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland Town, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/2/2026, at approximately 1332 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were on routine patrol and stopped a vehicle for an observed violation on US RT 4 in Killington.

Through investigation it was determined Vina Occhipinti had an extraditable warrant from Florida for underlying charges of robbery, cruelty to a child intentional act without great bodily injury and contributing to delinquency of minors.

Occhipinti was taken into custody and transported to Rutland Barracks. Occhipinti was later lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on $25,000.00 bail. Additionally, Occhipinti was issued conditions of release to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on 9/3/2026 at 12:30 PM.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: MVRCC  

BAIL: $25,000.00

MUG SHOT: Attached.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/3/2026 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 arraignment time.

Berlin Barracks / License Required


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007371

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/02/2026 @ 1441 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 62, Berlin, VT

 

ACCUSED: Moises Perez

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

VIOLATION: License Required

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/02/2026, at approximately 1414 hours, a Trooper assigned to the Berlin Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Vermont Route 62 in the town of Berlin, VT after observing multiple motor vehicle violations. It was determined that the operator, Moises Perez (43), was driving without a license with a prior conviction within the last two years. Perez was taken into custody and ultimately released with a criminal citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 09/24/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of License Required.  

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/24/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Cruelty to a Child

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3004740/26B3000160

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                         

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 11th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bennington, VT

VIOLATION: Cruelty to a Child - T13 VSA 1304

 

ACCUSED: Brandy Flanigan                                         

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

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:

In November 2025, Detectives from the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of an incident of child abuse.  Probable cause was developed to charge the juvenile's mother, Brandy Flanigan, age 36, of Bennington, VT, with Cruelty to a Child.  Brandy was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours.  Brandy was released on her 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: N/A

 

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

Williston Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A1006527

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                 

STATION: Williston Barracks              

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/28/2026 at approximately 1432 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shover Rd, Eden

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Levi Martin

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morrisville, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Williston barracks were notified of an individual vandalizing a vehicle at a residence on Shover Rd in the Town of Eden. The investigation determined that Levi Martin (46) committed the above offense.  On 09/01/2026, Martin was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge of unlawful mischief.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026 – 1230 hours

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

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Westminster Barracks / Violation of RFA


 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007749

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger                            

STATION: VSP Westminster                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Town of Newfane

VIOLATION: Violation of RFA

 

ACCUSED: David Vanhouten                                                

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jamaica, 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 received a report of an RFA Violation in the town of Newfane, VT. Through investigation it was determined David Vanhouten, 53, of Jamaica, had committed a violation of an active Relief from Abuse Order.

 

Vanhouten was later located and was placed under arrest for the above charge. Vanhouten was transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks where he was processed and released with a citation. Vanhouten is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 09/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/02/2026 at 1230 hours    

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham 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.