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August 27, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008926
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Ryan Underhill and Essex County Sheriff's Department
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 08/26/26 @ approximately 1732 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: River Road, Gilman, VT
VIOLATIONS: Arrest on Warrant- Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: David G. Cahen
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Gilman, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 08/26/26, at approximately 1730 hours, the Vermont State Police and Essex County Sheriff’s Department responded to River Road in the town of Gilman, for a reported citizen dispute. Upon arrival, Troopers and Deputies made contact with the involved parties and investigated the incident.
David Cahen (49) of Gilman, VT was subsequently taken into custody on an active arrest warrant unrelated to this incident. Cahen was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $500 bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/26 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED – NERCC
BAIL: $500
MUG SHOT: Yes




Trooper Ryan Underhill
Vermont State Police
Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks
1068 US RT 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05879
(802) 748-3111
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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008931

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 at approximately 2209 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, St Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Emma McGuire                                                 

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 26, 2026, at approximately 2209 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were patrolling US Route 5 in St Johnsbury, near the State Police Barracks, when they observed a vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the operator, Emma McGuire, who was showing signs of impairment. McGuire was attempted to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and at the conclusion was arrested for suspicion of DUI. She was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. McGuire was released with a citation to appear on September 14, 2026, at 0830 hours in Caledonia County Criminal Court to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Caledonia County Criminal Court

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.

 

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New Haven Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B5003746
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 8/26/26, at 1717 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Monkton Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
 
ACCUSED: Roman De-Los-Santos-Ventura
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 8/26/26 at approximately 1717 hours, Troopers were notified of a person who was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The operator was identified as Roman De Los Santos Ventura (35) of Ferrisburgh, VT. Through investigation, Troopers learned that Ventura had been operating a motor vehicle on a public highway before ultimately going off the roadway. While speaking with Ventura, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Ventura was screened, placed under arrest, and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. After processing, Ventura was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division.
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/14/26, 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.

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August 26, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005613

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                        

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: (802)524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 8/26/2026 @ 2209 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Steven Russell                                             

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 26th, 2026, at approximately 2209 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks were conducting patrol on Main Street in the Town of Richford. During the patrol, Troopers made contact with Steven Russell (61) of Richford, VT while Russell was walking on the sidewalk.

 

Russell was known by Troopers to have multiple warrants for his arrest. Russell was taken into custody and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $400 bail. Russell was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Russell to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 27th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrants were for the following charges:

 

UNLAWFUL TRESPASS – LAND x4

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 @ 1300 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $400

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

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Traffic Alert - Route 7, Ferrisburgh

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Route 7, Ferrisburgh has both lanes obstructed in the area of Near house 6656 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.

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Derby Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004884

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                    

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 3AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple St, Orleans

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                          

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/26/2026 at approximately 6AM the Vermont State Police Derby barracks received a report of a vehicle window that was smashed overnight on Maple St in the Village of Orleans, VT. The caller reported at approximately 3AM they heard something outside their apartment, and when they went outside at approximately 6AM they found a window on their vehicle smashed with pieces of brick.

 

The Vermont State Police asks anyone with information or similar reports in the area to contact Troopers at 802-334-8881 or to leave a tip by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 or visiting vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

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Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5004887

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 @ 1052 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Duck Pond Rd, Barton, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Reckless Endangerment / Unlawful Restraint

 

ACCUSED: Aron Crews                                              

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the 08/26/2026 at approximately 1052 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance on Duck Pond Rd in the Town of Barton, VT.  Troopers responded and learned that the subject, Aron Crews, age 19 of Barton, had fled prior to Troopers arrival. Investigation revealed Crews caused minor bodily injury to a household member during two distinct incidents on 8/25 and 8/26 and unlawfully restrained the victim and placed them in danger of further bodily injury on 8/25.

 

A short time later, Crews was located by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department at a crash scene on Hinman Settler Rd in Brownington.  Crews was taken into custody by the OCSD and brought to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing. Crews was held on $5,000 bail and conditions of release and cited to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on 08/27/2026 at 1230 PM. The crash and potential charges are under investigation by the Orleans CSD.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 @ 1230 PM            

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5,000

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.

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New Haven Barracks / Burglary

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003650

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                       

STATION: New Haven Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 at 1100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hewitt Rd, Bristol, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Jonathan Chapin                                      

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 20th, 2026 at approximately 1452 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were notified of a Burglary that occurred at an address on Hewitt Rd in the Town of Bristol, VT. Through investigation, it was determined that Jonathan Chapin (63) of Bristol, VT, entered a building that he was not licensed or privileged to enter.

 

Chapin was located on August 26th, 2026 at approximately 1100 hours and was cited to appear at the Addison County Court on October 26th, 2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of burglary.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Addison County Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

 

 

*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.

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Re: Road closure - US Route 302 in Orange

 The roadway is back open. 

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely

 

From: Campbell, Shelly via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:12 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Road closure - US Route 302 in Orange

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks 

 

Us Route 302 in Orange just west of Provencher Rd is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.  This could potentially be an extended closure, and updates will be provided when available.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

 

Specific details on the incident are not yet available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

 

 

 
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Road closure - US Route 302 in Orange

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Berlin Barracks 


Us Route 302 in Orange just west of Provencher Rd is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.  This could potentially be an extended closure, and updates will be provided when available.  Motorists should seek alternate routes.

 

Specific details on the incident are not yet available.

 

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.





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St. Johnsbury Barracks / LSA and Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008729
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 08/21/26 @ 0025 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: South Bayley Hazen Rd, Ryegate, VT
VIOLATIONS: 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Fortunati
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 08/21/2026, at approximately 0025 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle that had driven into the driveway and subsequently struck a residence at 899 South Bayley Hazen Road in the Town of Ryegate. The residents of the household were not injured. The vehicle reportedly left the scene prior to the Troopers arrival.
Troopers subsequently located the vehicle and identified Nicholas Fortunati, 37, of Groton as the operator. Investigation determined Fortunati had been involved in the crash and had left the scene. Fortunati was also found to have an active arrest warrant for Retail Theft.
Fortunati was taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility for lack of bail. He was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court.



COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/21/26 @0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court
LODGED – NERCC
BAIL: $100
MUG SHOT: Yes



Trooper Ryan Underhill
Vermont State Police
Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks
1068 US RT 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05879
(802) 748-3111
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St. Albans Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005431

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: August 19th, 2026 @ 0428 hours

LOCATION: 424 Main Street Enosburg, VT (Stewart’s Convenience Store)

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Steven Russell                                       

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Stewart’s Convenience Store

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: 424 Main Street Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 19th, 2026, at approximately 0428 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report from an employee of the Stewart’s Convenience Store located at 424 Main Street in the Town of Enosburg that Steven Russell (61) of Richford, VT was on the property.

 

After further investigation, it was determined that Russell had unlawfully trespassed onto the property of the Stewart’s Convenience Store after being issued a Notice Against Trespass. Russell was located at a later date on Troy Street in the Town of Richford and issued a citation ordering Russell to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on September 29th, 2026, at 0800 hours for the charge of unlawful trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 09/29/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

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August 25, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B2004738

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato                        

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks            

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 8/25/2026 @ 0044 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12-A, Braintree, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Candy LaPlante                                             

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 25, 2026, at approximately 0044 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks located Candy LaPlante, age 43 of Orlando, FL, at a residence in Braintree, VT. LaPlante was found to have an active in-state warrant for her arrest stemming from a failure to appear for the charge of DUI #2 in 2018. LaPlante was taken into custody without incident, transported to and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility to appear in court at the below time, date, and location.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 @ 1230 hours        

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5,000

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.

 

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Derby Barracks / Fugitives from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005876

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Anthony Rice                          

STATION: Derby Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/25/26, 1730 hours                                                                                                                                       

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 in Derby

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Zachary Scott                                               

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

ACCUSED: Taylor Giordani                                              

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and approximate time, troopers on patrol in the Town of Derby observed two individuals known to them as subjects of extraditable warrants in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Both were confirmed to have active warrants for the offenses of Larceny - Vehicle, Felony Conspiracy, Vandalism, and Burglary, originating from the Norwood, MA, Police Department.

 

Scott and Giordani were contacted and placed under arrest without incident.  They were transported to the VSP Derby Barracks for processing, and both were ordered held on $25,000.00 bail by the court.  Both are due in the Orleans Superior Court – Criminal Division on 8/26/26 at 1230 to answer to the offense of Arrest Prior to Requisition (Fugitive from Justice).

 

COURT ACTION: Lodged

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/26/26, 1230      

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $25,000.00 each

MUG SHOTS: 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.

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St. Albans Barracks / Burglary

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005516

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                            

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/23/2026 @ 1649 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Green Ave, Richford

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Craig Fuller                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 23rd, 2026, at approximately 1649 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks were notified of a Burglary that occurred at an address on Green Avenue in the Town of Richford. Through investigation, it was determined that Craig Fuller (41) of Richford, VT, entered a building that he was not licensed or privileged to enter and committed petit larceny.

 

Fuller was located on August 25th, 2026, at approximately 1800 hours and was cited to appear at the Franklin County Court on September 29th, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer to the charge of burglary.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/29/2026 @ 0800 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

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St. Albans Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005572

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri                      

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/24/2026 at approximately 8:30 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bronson Road, Georgia, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: James E. Cross                                      

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/25/2026, at approximately 6:50 AM, the Vermont State Police received a report that 35-year-old James E. Cross had violated his Court-mandated 24-hour curfew. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded and determined that Cross had violated his conditions of release. Cross was arrested for Violation of Conditions of Release and transported to the St. Albans Barracks for processing. He was issued a criminal citation and transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he is being lodged on $2500 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County, Criminal Division, on 08/26/2026 at 1300 hours  to answer the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 at 1300

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $2500

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.

 

 

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Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005570

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Carson Cowhig                        

STATION: St. Albans Barracks            

CONTACT#: (802)524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 8/24/2026 @ 2218 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Montgomery Rd, Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Craig Fuller                                             

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 24th, 2026, at approximately 2218 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks were conducting follow up for an unrelated investigation at an address on Montgomery Road in the Town of Berkshire. During the investigation, Troopers made contact with Craig Fuller (41) of Richford, VT.

 

Fuller was known by Troopers to have multiple warrants for his arrest. Fuller was taken into custody at the address and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $2,500 bail. Fuller was additionally issued a flash citation ordering Fuller to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on August 25th, 2026, at 1300 hours.

 

The active warrants were for the following charges:

 

  • RETAIL THEFT - $250 OR LESS
  • FRAUD - CREDIT CARD USE > $50
  • RETAIL THEFT - $250 OR LESS
  • DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE
  • PETIT LARCENY $900 OR LESS

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 @ 1300 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Correctional Facility

BAIL: $2500

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

Trooper Carson Cowhig

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

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