Derby Barracks / Larceny

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A5001467

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sgt. Mikkola                          

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/20/2024   /   1955 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Walmart, Derby, VT

VIOLATION: Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Pending identification

 

VICTIM: Ashton Shedd

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

VICTIM: Lauren Mead

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/20/2024, at approximately 1955 hours, the Vermont State Police received a theft complaint from Ashton Shedd. Shedd reported while parked at the Walmart in Derby, items from within his vehicle were taken. It was reported that two chrome books and other personal items were taken belonging to both him and Lauren Mead. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Mikkola at joshua.mikkola@vermont.gov, or call 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Eluding

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A3002191

TROOPER: David Garces                            

STATION: Berlin                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/2024 at 1907 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waitsfield, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI, Gross Negligent Operation, Eluding

 

ACCUSED: Jason McCurry                                      

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 03/31/2024 at 1907 hours, VSP Berlin responded to the China Fun restaurant on Main St in Waitsfield for an unruly and intoxicated customer. Upon arrival Troopers observed the person of interest, Jason McCurry, leaving the scene and driving erratically. Troopers attempted a traffic stop and McCurry did not yield to the emergency lights, and he continued to drive away in a gross negligent manner almost colliding with oncoming traffic. Troopers discontinued the attempts to stop it and the vehicle eventually came to a stop further south on VT RT 100. McCurry was taken into custody, and he showed signs of impairment and was processed for DUI at the Berlin Barracks.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/18/2024 at 0830 hours

COURT: Washington County

MUG SHOT: Included.

 

Westminster Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, Violation of Conditions of Release, Criminal DLS

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B1002247

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 03/31/24 at 1803 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Hartland

VIOLATION: Criminal DLS, Violation of Conditions of Release, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Kenneth Carter                                              

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an observed traffic violation. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Kenneth Carter (58) of Hartland, VT. Carter was found to be operating with a criminally suspended license, had court ordered conditions of release not to operate a vehicle without a valid license, and an in-state arrest warrant stemming from an arrest for operating with a criminally suspended license. Carter was taken into custody without incident and transported to Hartford Police Department for processing. Carter was released with citations to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on 04/01/24 at 1230 hours for his warrant and 05/21/24 at 0800 hours for the remaining charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:

a. 04/01/24 at 1230 hours

b. 05/21/24 at 0800 hours         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT

Barracks – 802-722-4600

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  24A4002177

TROOPER:  Griffin Pearson

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  3-25-24 at 1721 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION:  Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer/Health Care Worker (x3), Simple Assault, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED:  Tyler Roy

AGE:  27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Hardwick, VT

 

VICTIM:  Jaimie Marchbanks

AGE:  37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Lyndon, VT

 

VICTIM:  Vanessa Gingue

AGE:  37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Waterford, VT

 

VICTIM:  Leo Lacroix

AGE:  57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Lyndon, VT

 

VICTIM:  Tpr. Griffin Pearson

AGE:  N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  N/A

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks received reports of a male at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) located at 1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT, destroying property, assaulting staff, and wielding a chainsaw. Troopers arrived on scene within minutes and located the male, later identified as Tyler Roy (27) of Hardwick, in the parking lot actively assaulting staff. Troopers confronted and subsequently apprehended Troy, taking him into custody. Troy remained at NVRH pending further medical evaluations before being cited to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on Monday, 5/6/24, at 0830 hours.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by members of the St. Johnsbury Police Department, Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department, CALEX Ambulance Crew, and NVRH staff.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 5-6-24 at 0830 hours

COURT:  Caledonia County

LODGED:  No

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT:  No

 

*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.

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Griffin Pearson
Troop “A” St. Johnsbury Barrack
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Rutland Barracks / Criminal Threatening

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4001887

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                              

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: March 30, 2024 / 1544 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vt Rt 22a

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Cynthia Knipes

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Izabel Cushing

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Isaac Merrill

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, Vermont

 

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 30, 2024, Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a road rage incident with a firearm involved on Vt Rt 22a in West Haven, Vermont.

 

Through investigation it was determined Knipes was traveling south on Vt Rt 22a when Merrill and Cushing, who were in the vehicle behind Knipes tried to pass her. Knipes would then block Merrill, not allowing him to get by. Knipes then pulled out a firearm and displayed it in a threatening manner to Merrill and Cushing.

 

On March 31, 2024, Troopers interviewed Knipes and ultimately issued a citation to appear at the Rutland Criminal Division at 1000 hours on May 6, 2024, to answer the charge of Criminal Threatening (Title 13 VSA 1702)

 

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: May 6, 2024, 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 arraignment time.

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1 and False Information to Police Officer

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A5001606                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Kimberly Harvey

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/031/2024 @ 0026 hours

STREET: E Brighton Rd

TOWN: Brighton

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Makyla Rich

AGE:  21

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2008

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on VT RT 105 in the Town of Brighton, VT. Upon arrival, the operator was identified as Rich (21) of NH. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently took Rich into custody. While investigating the crash Rich provided false information to law enforcement to implicate another person in a crime. Rich was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and release on a citation to appear in court.

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7071218 T23 VSA1038 – Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7071217 T23 VSA676 – Operating After Suspension

 

LODGED - LOCATION:

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Essex County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/16/2024 @ 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.