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December 31, 2024

Berlin Barracks / 2 Motor Vehicle Crash

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A3008448

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chayan Flores 

STATION: VSP Berlin Barracks                                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 12/31/2024 at 15:46 hours

LOCATION: VT Route 14 South / US Route 2

TOWN: East Montpelier

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear     

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kevin M. Ackley

AGE: 34

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla Matrix

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial passenger-side/front-end damage

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: No

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Zachary A. Currie

AGE: 41

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: W. Charleston, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Substantial front-end/passenger-side damage

INJURIES: No

HOSPITAL: No

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 12/31/2024 at approximately 15:46 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks responded to a two-motor vehicle crash near the intersection of VT Rt 14 South and US Route 2, in the Town of East Montpelier, in the county of Washington. Upon arrival, Troopers located both vehicles occupying the intersection. After an investigation, Troopers determined that the Toyota was traveling southbound on US Route 2 with the intention of turning left onto VT Route 14 southbound. The Ford was traveling northbound on US Route 2 and both vehicles crashed at the intersection. Troopers were assisted by East Montpelier Fire & Rescue, as well as Cross Town Towing, and LaRoche Towing.

 

Rutland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4007890

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: December 31, 2024, at approximately 1406 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 318 US RT 7 S, Rutland Town, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Anthony Gimondo

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/31/2024, at approximately 1406 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a suspicious complaint at Hannaford in Rutland Town.

Through investigation it was determined that Anthony Gimondo was in violation of a notice against trespass by being at the above location.

Gimondo was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division at a later date.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME:  2/10/2025 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.

Rutland Barracks / Motor Vehicle Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

Request for Information concerning stolen vehicle and attempted stolen vehicle.

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B4007877

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Cpl Mark Busier                            

STATION:  Rutland                   

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 12/31/24 – 0430 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 30 West St Proctor / 4 School St, Proctor

VIOLATION: Operation without Owners Consent

 

ACCUSED:  Under Investigation                                             

 

VICTIM: Richard Bathalon

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT

 

VICTIM: Mary Brough

AGE: 68

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/31/24 at approximately 0430 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a motor vehicle theft at 30 West Street in Proctor.  Prior to the theft at approximately 0245 hours, 2 unknown individuals dressed in black were seen walking up and down driveways in the area of Park Street and Chatterton Park. Troopers responded to the area but were unable to locate the individuals.  At 0725 hours, the reported stolen vehicle was located in the parking lot of 77 Grove Street- Rutland City. The vehicle was processed and returned to the owner. At 0900 hours the Vermont State Police was notified of an attempted motor vehicle theft at 4 School Street in, Proctor. The Vermont State Police believe these crimes are related and ask anyone who may have information regarding them to call the Vermont State Police -Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

 

 

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Retail Theft (X3)

 




STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A4009982

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff                         

STATION: St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 12/30/2024

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2000 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury VT

VIOLATION: Retail Theft (X3)

 

ACCUSED: Dalton Kraft                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury VT

 

ACCUSED: Stephanie Pike                                               

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Halifax VT

 

ACCUSED: Michaela Plante                                           

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 12/30/24 at approximately 1744 hours, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury received a report of a retail theft from Ocean State Job Lot in St. Johnsbury. Shortly thereafter, troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle the three suspects left in. Troopers recovered several hundred dollars worth of stolen property from the vehicle. The three suspects, Dalton Kraft, Stephanie Pike and Michaela Plante were all arrested and charged with the offense of retail theft. They were all processed at the St. Johnsbury barracks cited to appear in Caledonia Superior court. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/10/25          

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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.