State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven Barracks
Press Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Both lanes are closed on N 116 Road in Bristol, in the area of 1832, 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.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B4007121
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: November 22, 2024, at approximately 1213 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 167 State Street, Rutland City, Vermont
VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice
ACCUSED: Thomas Burdick
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Petersburgh, New York
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/22/2024, at approximately 1213 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a person with an extraditable warrant that was currently lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF).
Through investigation it was determined Thomas Burdick was a person with an extraditable warrant out of the State of New York. Burdick was issued a citation by Bennington County Sheriff’s Department to appear at court on November 25, 2024, at 12:30 PM.
LODGED - LOCATION: Yes, MVRCF
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/2024 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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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A4009005
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Brennan
STATION: VSP St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 11/22/2024, 0930 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: St Johnsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, there was a large first responder presence at the Northeast Kingdom Human Services building in St. Johnsbury. Responders included State Police, St Johnsbury Fire Department and Calex Ambulance. It was reported that there was a potential threat to the building. State Police entered the building and cleared it. All employees returned back to work after the area was deemed safe. Police determined that at no point was there a threat to the building or staff inside.
Sergeant Sean Brennan
Patrol Commander
VSP St Johnsbury Troop “A”
802-748-3111
1068 Us Route 5 Suite #1
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 24A4008976
TROOPER: Detective Trooper Kyle Fecher
STATION: Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 11/20/2024 at approximately 1130 hours
LOCATION: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION:
ACCUSED: Joseph Heim
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fayston, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On Friday, Nov. 21, 2024, VSP troopers were notified of an event that had occurred the previous day at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury involving a reported assault of two correctional officers by 48-year-old Joseph Heim of Fayston, who was an inmate in their custody.
Troopers began an investigation, during which they learned Heim had attempted to take a set of keys from the correctional officers and fought with them while at the hospital following a medical event. The correctional officers were able to prevent Heim from escaping and successfully restrained him. The COs were uninjured.
Heim was issued a citation to appear in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury to answer the charges at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2024. Heim has been in custody since earlier this week, when he was arrested by the Vermont State Police for possession of methamphetamines and five counts of violating conditions of release. The violation-of-conditions charges arise from Heim’s arrest this summer related to an explosion in Fayston that injured himself and another man.
No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Heim’s arraignment.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE: 12/16/24 at 0830 hours
COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, St. Johnsbury
LODGED LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B4007118
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Corporal Mark Busier
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 11/22/24 at approximately 0545 hours
STREET: US 7 S
TOWN: Rutland, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Alderman’s Toyota / 300 ft north of Seward Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet/Dark
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Fredrick Raymond
AGE: 67
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whitehall, NY
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai
VEHICLE MODEL: Sonata
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
PEDESTRIAN: Gregory Shaw
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient
INJURIES: Minor injury.
HOSPITAL: Refused
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On November 22, at approximately 0545 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to the area of Alderman’s Toyota, US 7 south and Seward Rd, in the Town of Rutland for a reported car vs. pedestrian collision.
Through investigation it was determined that vehicle #1, operated by Raymond was traveling southbound on US 7 in the southbound travel lane and collided with a pedestrian who was walking northbound in the southbound travel lane approximately 300 feet north of the Seward Rd intersection. As a result of the crash, the pedestrian (Shaw) sustained minor injury, and minor damage was observed to the car. Through witness statements it was determined that the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time of the collision.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by Rutland Town Fire and Regional Ambulance Service.
A Vermont Civil Violation Complaint was issued to the pedestrian for a violation of Title 23 VSA 1052; Crossing with exception to a crosswalk (JW).
NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
For the week of
244008875
Trooper Griffin Pearson
Tyler Garand, 32 of St. Johnsbury, was stopped on Portland St/ Weeks Ct. in St. Johnsbury on 11/17/24 @ 00:09 hrs. He was cited into Caledonia County Court on 12/16/24 @ 0830hrs for operating with a suspended license.
A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Williston.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B3004100
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ben Irwin
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421
DATE/TIME: November 22, 2024 / 0656 hours
STREET: Route 8
TOWN: Searsburg
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Sleepy Hollow Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:
WEATHER: Snowing
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow covered
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Timothy Darter
AGE: 54
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: C-HR
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy Driver side
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Route 8 in Searsburg. Investigation revealed that Timothy Darter was operating a 2020 Toyota northbound on Route 8 when he veered off the right-hand edge of the roadway coming to rest against a small group of trees approximately 20 feet down a steep embankment. Snow and ice appear to be a contributing factor in the crash. The operator did not sustain any injuries.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B5005305
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 11/22/2024, 0127 hours
STREET: VT Route 22A
TOWN: Orwell
CROSS STREETS: Mutton Square Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Jordan Dario Sierra
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, NY
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Cruze
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: No apparent damage.
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 11/22/2024 at approximately 0127 hours, Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on VT Route 22A in the Town of Orwell. Investigation revealed V#1 lost control and left the roadway, getting stuck in the ditch. Troopers identified the operator as Jordan Dario Sierra (20) of Albany, NY. While speaking with Sierra, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Sierra was screened, taken into custody on suspicion of DUI and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Sierra was released from custody on citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date and time for the charges of DUI, and Negligent Operation.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Addison County
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/9/2024 @ 12:30 PM
CASE#: 24B4007112
TROOPER: Shaughnessy
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 11/21/2024 at approximately 1818 hours.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland Town, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, 2nd Degree Unlawful Restraint
ACCUSED: Scott Perry JR
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient
VICTIM: The Vermont State Police does not release the names of domestic violence victims
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 21, 2024, at approximately 1818 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were dispatched to a report of a family fight in Poultney. Troopers arrived on scene and investigation revealed that Scott Perry willfully and recklessly caused pain or injury to a family member and restrained them against their will. Perry was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Rutland Barracks and processed. Perry was issued court-ordered conditions of release before being issued a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/22/2024 at 1230 hours
COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division
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 the arraignment time.
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A2008200 and 24A2008201
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charlotte Hartman
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/12/24 and 11/13/24
INCIDENT LOCATION: 466 Missisquoi St, Enosburg VT and 41 Jay View Dr, Enosburg VT
VIOLATIONS:
Petit Larceny
Grand Larceny
Operation Without Owners Consent
ACCUSED: Brett Langdell
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT
VICTIM: Scott Goodhue
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfield, VT
VICTIM: Angel Morits
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 12th, 2024, Vermont State Police received a report of a stolen vehicle from 466 Missisquoi St in the town of Enosburg which belonged to Scott Goodhue.
On November 13th, 2024, Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle to include prescription drugs belonging to Angel Morits at the Mcdonalds parking lot located at 41 Jay View Dr in Enosburg.
Investigation revealed that Brett Langdell (29) had stolen Goodhue's vehicle and operated it without his consent. Langdell used the stolen truck while committing the offense at the Mcdonalds the following day.
On November 15th, 2024, the stolen vehicle was located and returned to Goodhue.
On November 18th, 2024, Langdell was taken into custody for an unrelated charge. While processing, Langdell was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court for the above offenses.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/14/2025 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Franklin County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Not Included
Trooper Charlotte Hartman (232)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B4007111
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 11-21-24 / 1728 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Stewart’s Shop, West Rutland, VT.
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence
ACCUSED: Jeffrey Parker
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were advised of an erratic driver traveling on US Rt 4 in West Rutland, VT. Troopers nearby located the vehicle and identified the operator as Jeffrey Parker. While speaking to Troopers, Parker showed several signs of impairment.
Parker was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Parker was released on a citation to appear in Court at a later date.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/9/2024 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.
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A3007517
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: VSP Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 11/20/2024 @ 20:24 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 64, Williamstown
VIOLATION: DUI Drugs, Criminal DLS
ACCUSED: Kaitlyn Smith
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/20/2024 at approximately 20:24 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the driveway of a residence along VT Route 64 in Williamstown, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks observed a female unconscious behind the wheel of a truck. Troopers identified the female as Kaitlyn Smith from Orange, VT. Investigation revealed that Smith’s drivers license had been criminally suspended. Smith was then placed under arrest and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing for suspicion of DUI Drugs.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/08/2025 @ 0830 Hours
COURT: Orange County Criminal Court
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.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24A2008382
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 11/21/24 at 1424 hours
STREET: Highgate Rd
TOWN: Swanton
WEATHER: Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Robby Robar
AGE: 41
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: Civic
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time Troopers with VSP St. Albans responded to a single vehicle crash on Highgate Rd in the Town of Swanton. Troopers arrived on scene and located a Honda Civic at a position of rest with airbag deployment. The operator was identified as Robby Robar. He was transported to the Northwestern Medical Center as a precaution for minor injuries.
While at the hospital, Troopers observed signs of drug impairment and issued him a citation for DUI drugs.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Franklin
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/18/25 at 0830
*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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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B1007769
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Zachary Trocki
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 11/21/2024 @ 0800 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Christ Church Cemetery, Guilford, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Lorraine Smith
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinsdale, NH
ACCUSED: Dale Shover
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT
ACCUSED: Michelle Young
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 20th, 2024, Vermont State Police received reports of people trespassing at the Christ Church Cemetery in Guilford, Vermont. An investigation revealed that Lorraine Smith, Dale Shover, and Michelle Young were unlawfully trespassing on the property. The three were issued citations to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 01/07/25 at 8:30 AM to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/07/2025 08:30 AM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
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.
Trooper Zachary Trocki
Troop “B” Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
(802)722-4600
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B1007709
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Zachary Trocki
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 11/17/2024 during the overnight hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Private residence, Cavendish, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Lindsey Stanton
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, VT
VICTIM: Danielle Singleton
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 18th, 2024, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle being vandalized at a residence in the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont. An investigation determined that Lindsey Stanton caused damage to someone else’s property. Stanton was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on 12/31/2024 at 8:30 AM to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/31/2024 08:30 AM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windsor Criminal Division
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.
Trooper Zachary Trocki
Troop “B” Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
(802)722-4600
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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A4008974
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 11/21/24 at 0719 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2886 US Route 302 Newbury, Vermont
VIOLATION: Arrest on warrants, resisting arrest.
ACCUSED: Douglas White
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Allenstown, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/21/24 at approximately 0719 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious male wandering in and out of traffic near 2886 US Route 302 in the town of Newbury, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with Douglas White (34). Investigation revealed that White had two active in-state arrest warrants. While attempting to take White into custody he resisted arrest. White was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. White was then cited to appear at Orange County Supreme Court on 12/18/24 for the resisting arrest charge. White was then transported to the Caledonia County Superior Court for his outstanding warrants for lack of $200.00 bail.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/18/24 @ 0830
COURT: Orange
LODGED - LOCATION: NO
BAIL: NO
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.
Trooper William Nally
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 # 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B4007054
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Corporal Joseph Duca
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 11/18/2024 at 1426 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Grove St, Poultney, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Christopher Fosmer
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, 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 Rutland Barracks were notified of a family fight located on Grove St in the Town of Poultney, VT. Through investigation it was determined Christopher Fosmer, age 35, caused bodily injury to a family or household member, Fosmer was placed into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department. Fosmer was issued a citation to appear in court at a later date.
LODGED - LOCATION: No
BAIL: No
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/19/2024 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.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B4007090
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On November 20, 2024, at approximately 1132 hours
STREET: Main Street
TOWN: Wallingford, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Citgo
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, normal
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Robert Quenzer
AGE: 42
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Mercury
VEHICLE MODEL: Mountaineer
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant damage to the right fender and right wheel well area.
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Robin Taft
AGE: 70
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Outback
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to the rear left corner of the vehicle.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 11/20/2024, at approximately 1132 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle crash near 172 Main Street in the Town of Wallingford.
Through investigation it was determined Operator #2 (Taft) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on Main Street. Operator #1 (Quenzer) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on Main Street and collided with the rear left portion of vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 briefly stopped before driving away from the crash at a high rate of speed.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and Wallingford Fire Department.
Vehicle #1 should be missing portions of the right fender, right wheel liner and have damage to the right headlight. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Tpr Charles Gardner at Charles.gardner@vermont.gov or 802-773-9101.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: T23 VSA 1039
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Pending.
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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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A4006900
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-222-4680
DATE/TIME: September 5, 2024, at approximately 1250 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Scott Highway, Groton
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Nicholas Gregory
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless
VICTIM: John Faucette
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 5, 2024, at approximately 1250 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracked responded to Scott Highway in Groton for several 911 calls about a dispute. Troopers responded to the area and found the parties already separated. Through the course of the investigation, probable cause was found to cite Nicholas Gregory for unlawful mischief.
On November 10, 2024, Gregory was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Criminal Court to answer to the charge of unlawful mischief.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/30/2024 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Criminal 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.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 24A4008919
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Kyle Fecher
STATION: VSP St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: About 8:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
INCIDENT LOCATION: Tinkham Rd, Groton, VT
VIOLATION:
ACCUSED: Brandon Lackie
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT
VICTIM: John Faucette
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Thursday morning, Nov. 21, 2024, the Haverhill Police Department and Grafton County Sheriff’s Office in New Hampshire located and arrested Brandon Lackie. Questions about his arrest should be directed to those agencies.
Following the extradition process in New Hampshire, Lackie will be returned to Vermont to face charges related to the stabbing in Groton.
***Initial news release, 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024***
The Vermont State Police is investigating a stabbing that injured a man in Groton this week and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect.
The incident occurred at about 8:35 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at a home on Tinkham Road when, for unknown reasons, 36-year-old Brandon Lackie stabbed an acquaintance, 39-year-old John Faucette, multiple times in the back before stealing Faucette’s truck and fleeing. Faucette called the Vermont State Police. He was subsequently transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where his condition is reported to be stable.
Troopers have made multiple attempts to locate Lackie and discovered the stolen truck abandoned in Ryegate, but the suspect remains at large. Lackie is white, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with brown, balding hair. He is known to have a full beard. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored coat with graphics and writing. Photos of Lakcie including one with the coat are attached to this release.
Anyone who sees Lackie should not approach him and instead immediately call 911 or the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Members of the public who might have information on Lackie’s whereabouts are asked to call VSP St. Johnsbury or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No additional information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation continues.
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