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December 4, 2024

RE: Bristol Rd - Monkton

The roadway has reopened.

 

From: Manus, Aymie via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:58 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Bristol Rd - Monkton

 

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State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

New Haven Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

 

Bristol Rd is closed just north of Hardscrabble Rd in Monkton due to a motor vehicle crash. 

 

This incident is expected to last 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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Bristol Rd - Monkton

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

New Haven Barracks 

  

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

 

Bristol Rd is closed just north of Hardscrabble Rd in Monkton due to a motor vehicle crash. 

 

This incident is expected to last 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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RE: Interstate 89 SB MM 92.4 in Colchester - Lane Closure

Roadway is now open. Drive Safe.

 

Kai Smith

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

2777 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173

 

From: Smith, Kai via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 8:01 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Interstate 89 SB MM 92.4 in Colchester - Lane Closure

 

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State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Williston Barracks 

 

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Interstate 89 SB near MM 92.4 in Colchester is reduced to one lane due to a motor vehicle accident.

 

This incident is expected to last 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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St. Albans Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A2008664                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson

STATION: St. Albans                                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/3/24 at 1843 hours

STREET: Woodward Rd

TOWN: Fairfax

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Buck Hollow Rd

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow and ice

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Amanda Sidwell

AGE: 29    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected Minor

HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded to Woodward Rd near Buck Hollow Road in the Town of Fairfax for the report of a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a 2016 Toyota RAV4 at a position of rest on its roof. The operator was identified as Amanda Sidwell who was transported to the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans for suspected minor injuries.

 

Road conditions including ice and snow accumulation were contributing factors in this crash. Troopers were assisted by Fairfax Rescue, Fairfax Fire and Stone's Towing.

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Update: St. Albans Barracks / Fatal Crash

UPDATE:

 

The operator has been identified as Joseph “Bernard” Quesnel.

 

The cause of this crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed this crash may contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

From: Peterson, Jordan
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 17:00
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks / Fatal Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A2008631                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson

STATION: St. Albans                                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/02/24 @ 1009 hours

STREET: Stonehouse Rd

TOWN: Enosburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hayes Farm Rd

WEATHER: Snow          

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow and Ice

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Withheld pending notification

AGE: 86     

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end - total

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: UVMMC

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash with injury in the area of Stonehouse Rd. in Enosburg, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a red F-350 at a position of rest after colliding with a telephone pole. Airbags were deployed and the vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage. The operator was transported from the scene by the Enosburgh Ambulance Service to the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, then to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington where the operator succumbed to their injuries.

 

The operator's name is being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

 

The cause of this crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed this crash may contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

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Interstate 89 SB MM 92.4 in Colchester - Lane Closure

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

Williston Barracks 

 

Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

  

Interstate 89 SB near MM 92.4 in Colchester is reduced to one lane due to a motor vehicle accident.

 

This incident is expected to last 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 / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24B1008157

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Trocki                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks            

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 12/03/2024 at approximately 1726 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 Dummerston, Vermont

VIOLATION: Assault on Law Enforcement, Resisting Arrest, DUI Drugs, Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Brass Knuckles, Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: James Clark

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chichester, New Hampshire

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/03/2024 at approximately 1726 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police located a motor vehicle that had crashed into the guardrail on I-91 in the town of Dummerston.  After speaking with the operator identified as James Clark (44) of Chichester NH, indicators of impairment were detected. The operator failed to obey commands from law enforcement and became assaultive and disorderly. During a search of Clark’s person, a pair of brass knuckles were located. After transportation to the Westminster Barracks, Clark continued to be assaultive with law enforcement. No one sustained any injuries from this incident. Clark was released on a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on February 18th, 2024, at 0830 hours to answer the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/18/2024 at 8:30 AM          

COURT: Windham County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: No

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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December 3, 2024

St Johnsbury Barracks / LSA

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH / Leaving the Scene of a Crash

 

CASE#: 24A4009224                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/29/2024 10:29 PM

STREET: 159 VT Rt 25

TOWN: Topsham

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Hayden Hatch

AGE: 23    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a one-vehicle crash on VT Rt 25 in Topsham. It was reported that the vehicle struck and killed two horses that were still in the roadway.  Upon arriving on scene it was discovered that the operator of the vehicle fled the scene on foot.  Before Troopers left the scene, a third horse died from injuries sustained from the crash.  The operator was located the following day at an address on George St in Orange, VT. The operator was identified as Hayden Hatch of Orange, VT.  He was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/08/25 at 08:30

 

 

 

*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 / Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4007345

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                           

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 12-2-24 / 2146 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mendon, VT

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Mcqueen

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mendon, Vt

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were notified of a family fight located on US RT 4 in Mendon. Through investigation, it was determined that Joshua Mcqueen caused bodily injury to a family or household member. Mcqueen was placed into custody and later transported to Marble Valley Correctional Facility and held without bail.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility            

BAIL: No

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/03/2024 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 arraignment time.

 

 

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Re: Road Closure RT 4 Quichee

QUECHEE VT is now back open.

(Excuse the typo in the first email)

Thank you. 

From: Stevens, Skylar via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 7:24 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Road Closure RT 4 Quichee
 
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Hello,

Hartford PD advised that Main St / RT 4 in Quichee has been closed due to road conditions. 

Thank you. 
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Road Closure RT 4 Quichee

Hello,

Hartford PD advised that Main St / RT 4 in Quichee has been closed due to road conditions. 

Thank you. 
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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A4009247

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Skiff                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/30/24, approximately 2304 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Calendar Brook Road / Station Road

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Negligent Operation, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Sharon Britch                                               

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/30/24 at approximately 2304 hours, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury responded to a report of a road rage incident Calendar Brook Road and Station Road in Sutton. Investigation revealed that the accused, Sharon Britch repeatedly rammed the victim's vehicle with her vehicle while operating with a suspended license and assaulted the victim, causing pain to a domestic partner.    

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/04/2024 1230         

COURT: Caledonia

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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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A4009318                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: December 3, 2024, at approximately 1313 hours

STREET: Brook Rd

TOWN: Corinth

CROSS STREETS:

WEATHER:        Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, icy

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Alyvia Durrett

AGE: 22

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Forte

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: DHMC, NH

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 1313 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Brook Rd in Corinth. Troopers arrived in the area and determined that Alyvia Durrett (22) was travelling north on Brook Rd when she failed to navigate a corner, resulting in her 2023 Kia Forte exiting the east side of the road. The Kia rolled onto its roof due to a steep embankment and came to rest in a brook, oriented correctly. Durrett was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. VSP was assisted by members of the Corinth Fire Department and Upper Valley Ambulance.

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UPDATE: Road closure / Brook Rd in Corinth

Brook Road has re-opened.  Details on the crash will be provided when available.

 

From: Kelley, Rich via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 1:54 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Road closure / Brook Rd in Corinth

 

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State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St. Johnsbury Barracks 

 

Brook Road in Corinth, near the intersection of Richardson Road closed due to a traffic crash.

 

This is closure is expected to last about 30-60 minutes to remove the involved vehicle.  Specific details on the crash 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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Road closure / Brook Rd in Corinth

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St. Johnsbury Barracks 

 

Brook Road in Corinth, near the intersection of Richardson Road closed due to a traffic crash.

 

This is closure is expected to last about 30-60 minutes to remove the involved vehicle.  Specific details on the crash 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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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A4009235                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: November 30, 2024, between 0630 to 1000 hours

STREET: Back Center Rd

TOWN: Lyndon

CROSS STREETS: Ferrett Run

WEATHER:        Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, slick

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Unknown

 

VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown

VEHICLE MAKE: Unknown

VEHICLE MODEL: Unknown

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front, driver's side

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 1549 hours, VSP Dispatch received a report of damage to a fence as a result of a crash on Back Cener Rd in Lyndon. Troopers learned that between 0630 hours and 1100 hours, a vehicle was driven off the east side of the road after navigating a corner, resulting in damage to a fence. The operator failed to stop and continued on their way. VSP is asking for anyone with information about the driver/vehicle to call Trooper Rodzel at 802-222-4680. Tips can also be made anonymously at: https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

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St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 24A2008647

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: December 3rd, 2024 @ 0105 hours

LOCATION: Toof Road / VT Route 104 Fairfax, VT

WEATHER: Cloudy        

ROAD COND: Snowy

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Philip Desposito

AGE: 45
SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2011 Toyota Tundra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Significant Front-End Damage

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On December 3rd, 2024, at approximately 0105 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Toof Road and VT Route 104 in the town of Fairfax. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2011 Toyota Tundra in a nearby field with significant damage to the front-end of the vehicle.

 

Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2011 Toyota Tundra was Philip Desposito (45) of Jeffersonville, VT.  No injuries were sustained from the crash and the operator was wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by Fairfax Fire, Fairfax Rescue and Notch Road Auto Repair.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

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Rutland Barracks // Impeding Public Officers, Arrest on Warrant x2

CASE#: 24B4007344

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 12/02/2024 at approximately 2002 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Killington

 

ACCUSED: Richard Meinzer

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glastonbury, CT

CHARGES: Impeding Public Officers, Arrest on Warrant 2x

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 2002 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a disturbance in the Town of Killington. Investigation revealed that the subject of the disturbance had two active Vermont arrest warrants. Troopers made contact with the individual, identified as Richard Meinzer, through the window of the residence and informed him he was under arrest for his warrants. Meinzer refused to comply and remained inside his residence to attempt to prevent Troopers from arresting him. Troopers made entry and Meinzer was arrested without incident. Meinzer’s two warrants accrued bail in the amount of $10,000.00 and $200.00. A judge was also contacted regarding Meinzer’s actions and imposed additional bail in the amount of $25,000.00 and conditions of release. Meinzer was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Criminal Court for the above charges and transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2024 at 1230 hours

COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

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December 2, 2024

VSP Derby Barracks / Dispensing Cannabis to a person under 21 years of age.

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A5006020

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash                          

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/21/2024 at approximately 2002 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cross Street, Brighton, Vt

VIOLATION: Dispensing Cannabis to a Person Under 21 Years of Age.

 

ACCUSED: Seth Pfaff                                           

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brighton, Vt

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/21/2024 at approximately 2002 hours, Vermont State Police were notified of an incident where a 15-year-old was given a food product containing marijuana by a coworker. Investigation revealed Seth Pfaff, 25 of Brighton, knowingly provided the juvenile a cannabis food product without the juvenile’s consent or knowledge. Pfaff received a citation to appear in Essex superior court for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/21/2025 @ 8:30am         

COURT: Essex County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

 

Trooper Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  24A4009296

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Griffin Pearson                             

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  12-2-24 at 1914 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Westside Rd., Lunenburg, VT

VIOLATION:  Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED:  Robert Keenan                                               

AGE:  20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Lunenburg, VT

 

VICTIM:  Tina Jillie

AGE:  40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Luneburg, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to Westside Road in Luneburg after receiving reports of a dispute between two parties. Troopers responded to the area and found both individuals separated. Investigation revealed Robert Keenan had damaged property belonging to Tina Jillie. Keenan was subsequently cited to appear in Essex County Superior Court on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 0830 hours for the charge of Unlawful Mischief.  

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  1-21-24 at 0830 hours

COURT:  Essex County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  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

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Rutland Barracks / Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24B4007342

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: December 2, 2024, at approximately 1726 hours

STREET: College Street N

TOWN: Poultney

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Church Street

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear, cold.

ROAD CONDITIONS: Blacktop, dry.

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: James Mullaney

AGE: 68

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Chrysler

VEHICLE MODEL: Pacifica

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/a

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Emma Kelley

AGE: 23

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hampton, NY

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Total

INJURIES: Non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 1726 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police- Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on College Street N / Church Street in the Town of Poultney. Through investigation it was revealed Operator #1 (Mullaney) was operating Vehicle #1, traveling northbound on College Street N and Operator #2 (Kelley) was operating Vehicle #2 traveling southbound on College Street N. Based on initial investigations it was determined Vehicle #1 crossed the double yellow center line and struck Vehicle #2 head-on in the southbound lane. Emergency Medical Service members attempted to provide life-saving measures but were ultimately unsuccessful and Mullaney was pronounced deceased on scene.

 

Poultney Fire Department, Poultney Rescue, Granville Rescue, Hampton Fire Department, and Poultney Town Highway assisted on the scene.

 

VERMONT CIVIL VIOLATION COMPLAINT: No

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: No

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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St. Albans Barracks / Fatal Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 24A2008631                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson

STATION: St. Albans                                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/02/24 @ 1009 hours

STREET: Stonehouse Rd

TOWN: Enosburg

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hayes Farm Rd

WEATHER: Snow          

ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow and Ice

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Withheld pending notification

AGE: 86     

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlebury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end - total

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: UVMMC

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash with injury in the area of Stonehouse Rd. in Enosburg, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers observed a red F-350 at a position of rest after colliding with a telephone pole. Airbags were deployed and the vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage. The operator was transported from the scene by the Enosburgh Ambulance Service to the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, then to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington where the operator succumbed to their injuries.

 

The operator's name is being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

 

The cause of this crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information or who witnessed this crash may contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

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FW: St. Albans Barracks // Missing Juvenile

 

 

***UPDATE***

 

Taylor has been reunited with her family.

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

 

From: Blair, Jared via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:41 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: St. Albans Barracks // Missing Juvenile

 

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

              

CASE#: 24A2008624

TROOPER:  Jared Blair                                             

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 12/01/2024 at 2207 hours

LOCATION: Scott Rd Franklin, VT

 

MISSING PERSON: Taylor Racine

AGE: 14

RESIDENCE: Franklin, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 01, 2024 at approximately 2207 hours the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report of a runaway juvenile. Taylor Racine (14), is believed to have run away. Troopers have been unable to locate Taylor at this time. She is believed to be in the Stowe area.

 

Taylor is described as being approximately 5’5” and weighing 115 lbs. with brown hair (purple and teal highlights) and brown eyes. She was reported to last be wearing blue jeans and a black hoody. The State Police is asking for any assistance in locating Taylor. Anyone with information as to Taylor’s whereabouts is asked to call the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993. Tips can be anonymously reported at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

 

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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Dec. 2-8

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Dec. 2-8.

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Maj. Shawn Loan

shawn.loan@vermont.gov

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Jerry Partin

jerry.partin@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

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