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August 31, 2024

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident
 
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 24B5003979
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION:  New Haven Barracks              
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: August 31, 2024, at 7:10 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: Burpee Road / Plank Road, Bristol, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI #1
 
ACCUSED: John WK Strout
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont
 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/31/2024 at approximately 7:10 pm, the Vermont State Police responded to the area of Burpee Road near the intersection with Plank Road in the Town of Bristol for a reported family fight. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that John WK Strout (29) of Bristol, Vermont had operated a motor vehicle on a public highway. While speaking to Strout, Troopers observed indicators of impairment and Strout was screened for DUI. Strout was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Strout was released to a sober adult with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on September 16, 2024, at 12:30 pm.
 
 
 
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:   09/16/2024 at 12:30 pm
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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Derby Barracks/ Domestic Assault, Cruelty to a Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A5004573

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                            

STATION:  Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/31/2024 1224 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 58 E, Lowell

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Cruelty to A Child

ACCUSED:  Anthony King

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 8/31/24 at approximately 1224, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a Domestic Assault that occurred on VT Route 58 E in Lowell. Investigation showed that King had assaulted a household member. King was arrested and brought to the Derby Barracks for processing. King was later released with a citation for court.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    9/31/2024 1230        

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

 

Trooper Ian Alford

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Ian.Alford@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

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Lane Closuer Route 22A Orwell

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

New Haven Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Vt Route 22a, Orwell is down to 1 lane in the area of house 117 due to a TT into tree blocking 1 lane. 

 

This incident is expected to last for UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  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.  

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Westminster Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24B1005799                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Westminster Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2024 at approximately 1317 hours

STREET: Camp Arden Rd

TOWN: Dummerston

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: House #251

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kaley Reckell

AGE: 17     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Dover, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Santa Fe

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/31/2024, at approximately 1317 hours, Trooper from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks responded to Camp Arden Road, near the intersection of Green Mountain Camp Road in Dummerston (Windham County), Vermont for a vehicle that struck a residence. On scene investigation revealed that the operator, identified as Kaley Reckell, 17, of West Dover, Vermont failed to negotiate a corner, lost control of the vehicle and struck a nearby house causing exterior and interior damage to the residence. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

 

Trooper Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov

 

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Westminster Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24B1005796                 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Westminster Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2024 at approximately 1153 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 Southbound       

TOWN: Dummerston, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: Mile marker 14/2 

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jonathan W. Baldwin

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, New Hampshire

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Ram 2500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Betsy E. Arena

AGE: 69

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milford, CT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/31/2024, at approximately 1153 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Southbound in the area of mile marker 14/2, Dummerston (Windham County), Vermont. During investigation, Troopers learned that Jonathan W. Baldwin, 38, of Newport, New Hampshire struck the camper trailer being hauled by Betsy E. Arena, 69, of Milford, Connecticut. This collision caused Arena’s camper trailer to overturn, both her vehicle and camper trailer were blocking both southbound lanes of travel causing this section of the interstate to be closed for a short period of time. Neither operator, nor passengers sustained injuries in the crash. The vehicle was removed from the roadway and travel returned to normal. This case remains under investigation, anyone with information is encouraged to contact Trooper Marie Beland at the Westminster Barracks, Marie.Beland@vermont.gov .

 

 

Trooper Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A2006208

TROOPER: Adam Martin                        

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2024 @ 1505 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 Georgia, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Turner                                    

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at approximately 1505 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were conducting patrol on US Route 7 in the town of Georgia when a vehicle being operated by Joshua Turner (45) committed a motor vehicle violation. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on US Route 7 and during the investigation, Turner was found to have an active cite and release warrant stemming from a violation of his conditions of release where Colchester PD was the investigating agency. Turner was issued a citation for September 3, 2024, at 1300 hours without incident. The active warrant contained charges of:

 

13 VSA 7559(e) Misdemeanor 1 VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: September 3rd, 2024 at 1300 Hours

LODGED: No

BAIL: N/A

COURT: Franklin County District

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks - Home Improvement Fraud

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B3002175

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ben Irwin                          

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: June 18, 2024

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sandgate Rd, Sandgate VT

VIOLATION: Home Improvement Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Donald Crowley                                            

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT

 

VICTIM: George Dyke

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 18, 2024, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks took a report of potential fraud in Sandgate VT. George Dyke reported he paid Donald Crowley money for a home improvement project that was incomplete. Investigation revealed that Crowley did not complete the project as agreed and Dyke requested a refund, in which Crowley failed to refund Dyke's money. On August 31, 2024 Crowley was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Bennington Superior Court - Criminal Division on October 21, 2024 at 0815 hours to answer to the charge of Home Improvement Fraud.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 21, 2024 / 0815 hours            

COURT: Bennington Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not 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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Rutland Barracks/ MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24B4005399

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Jonathan Hall

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802)773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 8/30/2024 @ 1619 hours.

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Wallingford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Dugway Road.

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry.

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR:  Paul Pearce

AGE: 76

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Ridgeline

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

 

VEHICLE # 2

OPERATOR:  Christopher Dixon

AGE: 51

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mt Tabor, Vermont.

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2003

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:  On August 30, 2024, at approximately 09:57 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported two-vehicle collision with injuries, located at US Route 7 and Dugway Road in the Town of Wallingford, Vermont.  Further investigation revealed that Vehicle #1, operated by Paul Pearce was attempting to make a left turn onto Dugway Road.  And Vehicle #2, operated by Christopher Dixon was traveling southbound on US Route 7.  The collision occurred in the southbound lane, both vehicles sustained front-end damage.  Both operators were transported by Wallingford Rescue and Regional Ambulance Service to Rutland Regional Medical Center to receive treatment for their injuries. 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION:

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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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Rutland Barracks/ DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4005410

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Hall                                

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: August 31, 2024, at approximately 0501 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: E Pittsford Rd. Rutland Town, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Bradley Martin

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 0501 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, were notified of a single-vehicle crash in the area of 2862 E Pittsford Rd. in Rutland Town, VT. Troopers identified the operator as Bradley Martin, of Castleton, VT. Martin displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently taken into custody for the suspicion of Driving Under The Influence. He was transported to the State Police Barrack in Rutland Town for processing. Martin was cited to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 16, 2024, at 12:30 PM.

Troopers were assisted by the Rutland Town Fire Department, Regional Ambulance Service, and Carrara’s Towing.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 16, 2024, 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.

 

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RE: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

The roadway has reopened.

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Cadorette, Kaylie M via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:29 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

 

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  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

I-91 southbound is down to one lane in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Cadorette, Kaylie M <Kaylie.M.Cadorette@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:15 PM
To: Cadorette, Kaylie M <Kaylie.M.Cadorette@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Both lanes of I-91 southbound are closed in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Cadorette, Kaylie M via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

 

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  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

I-91 Southbound is experiencing delays in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

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RE: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

I-91 southbound is down to one lane in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Cadorette, Kaylie M <Kaylie.M.Cadorette@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:15 PM
To: Cadorette, Kaylie M <Kaylie.M.Cadorette@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Both lanes of I-91 southbound are closed in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Cadorette, Kaylie M via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: 91 SB MM 14.2 roadway alert

 

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  

Westminster Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

I-91 Southbound is experiencing delays in the area of mile marker 14.2 in Dummerston due to a motor vehicle crash.

  

Motorists should expect delays in the area, or seek alternate routes.   

  

Please drive carefully.  

 

 

Kaylie Cadorette
Emergency Communications Dispatcher I
Vermont State Police
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster,VT 05158
802-722-4600
802-722-4690-FAX

 

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