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November 1, 2024

Royalton Barracks // DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

         

CASE#: 24B2005441

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

 

DATE/TIME: 11/01/24, at approximately 0109 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 66 and I89 Exit 4, in the town of Randolph, VT

VIOLATIONS: DUI - Drug

 

 

ACCUSED: John A. Chastain

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/1/2024, at approximately 0109 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation and identified the operator as John Chastain (34) of Barre, VT.  Upon further investigation, Troopers determined Chastain was under the influence of drugs. Chastain was subsequently arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to appear in court on 01/22/2025 and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/22/2025 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: No

BAIL: N/A

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.




Trooper Daniel Arrato

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

St. Johnsbury Barracks // Resisting Arrest, FIPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A4008459

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                          

STATION:  VSP St Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/31/2024 @2045 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 302, Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: Resisting Arrest, False Info to Law Enforcement, Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Harold Nadeau                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Charleston, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/31/2024 at approximately 2045 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a possible burglary at the All Purpose Storage in Newbury, VT. Further investigation revealed that Harold Nadeau had given a false name in order to avoid being arrested for two outstanding warrants. Upon being told he had warrants, Nadeau then attempted to run from the investigating Troopers. Nadeau was quickly caught and brought to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/11/2024 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC    

BAIL: $1200

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.