New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5004577

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/16/2025 at 1849 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Hollow Road / US Route 7

TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Drug or Both, Possession of Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin M. Collaro

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 1849 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on Old Hollow Road near the intersection with US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. The operator was identified as Benjamin M. Collaro (24) of Bristol, Vermont. While speaking to Collaro, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Collaro was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI – Drug or Both and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Collaro was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 29, 2025, at 1230 hours.

 

On October 27, 2025, Troopers executed a search warrant on Collaro’s vehicle, where cocaine was located inside the vehicle.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

      

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/29/2025 at 1230 hours          

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. 

 

Derby Barracks / False Pretenses

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 25A5004448

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford                           

STATION:  Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: 8/18/25 1629 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 100, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: False Pretenses

ACCUSED:  Peter SteMarie

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

VICTIM: Troy Country Store

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 8/18/25 at approximately 1629, hours, The Vermont State Police received a report of a fake $100 dollar bills being used at Troy Country Store. After a lengthy investigation it was determined SteMarie had provided multiple fake $100 dollar bills during transactions. During the investigation, It was learned SteMarie had also committed similar actions in Newport City. At the conclusion of the investigation< SteMarie was issued a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 11/25/25 to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    11/25/25 0830       

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUGSHOT: 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.

 

Trooper Ian Alford

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Derby, VT 05829

Ian.Alford@Vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4009593                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Aremburg

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/28/25 at approximately 1640 hours

STREET: Ryegate Rd. (US RT 5)

TOWN: E. Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: East Rd.

WEATHER:       Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Max Fournier

AGE: 28     

SEAT BELT? N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: CFMoto

VEHICLE MODEL: 675SS

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Serious

HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital / Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Bruce Jeddeloh

AGE: 76      

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Transit Connect

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end, Totaled

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Lane Pickard

AGE: 19      

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007

VEHICLE MAKE: Western Star

VEHICLE MODEL: TT

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: N/A

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 10/28/25 at approximately 1640 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks, along with Ryegate Fire Department, Wells River Fire Department, and Woodsville Ambulance, responded to motorcycle vs. vehicle crash in E. Ryegate.

 

Initial investigation revealed that, Max Fournier, was operating his CFMoto 675SS travelling south on Ryegate Road when he collided with a Ford Transit being operated by Bruce Jeddeloh. Following this collision, Fournier was thrown from his motorcycle into a Western Star TT that was stopped on East Rd. Fournier was transported to Cottage Hospital and then air lifted to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Speed is considered to be a factor in this crash.

 

Investigation is still ongoing, and anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper Aremburg at 802-748-3111.

 

Ryegate Rd was closed for approximately 3 hours while Troopers investigated. 

 

 

 

RE: ROADWAY CLOSURE - Ryegate Rd / East Rd Intersection in Ryegate

 

The road is opened back up.

 

 

VSP St Johnsbury

802-748-3111

 

From: Dubuque, Benjamin via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 5:55 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: ROADWAY CLOSURE - Ryegate Rd / East Rd Intersection in Ryegate

 

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

St Johnsbury Barracks

 

News Release – Traffic Notification

The intersection of Ryegate Rd and East Rd in Ryegate is closed due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for the foreseeable future.  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.

 

Benjamin Dubuque

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Williston PSAP

3294 Saint George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

O: 802.878.7111 / F: 802.878.3173

 

ROADWAY CLOSURE - Ryegate Rd / East Rd Intersection in Ryegate

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

 

News Release – Traffic Notification

The intersection of Ryegate Rd and East Rd in Ryegate is closed due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for the foreseeable future.  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.

 

Benjamin Dubuque

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Williston PSAP

3294 Saint George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

O: 802.878.7111 / F: 802.878.3173

 

Royalton Barracks / Fugitive from Justice and In-State Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25B2005952

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Trinity Poole                            

STATION: VSP Royalton                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2025 at approximately 2048 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Quechee Rd, Hartland VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice, Instate Warrant

ACCUSED: Timothy Keith                                                

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, NH

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received a report of a suspicious male walking on the Quechee Hartland Rd. VSP located the male and identified him as Timothy Keith. VSP learned that Keith had an active cite and release instate warrant for misdemeanor drug possession, as well as two active hold without bail warrants out of New Hampshire, both for felony drug possession. Keith was taken into custody by VSP with the assistance of Hartford PD. Keith was ultimately held for lack of $50,000 bail at Southern State Correctional Facility, Springfield, and scheduled to appear on 12/28/2025 in Windsor County to answer to the above charges.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/28/2025 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF    

BAIL: $50,000

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.

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A3007539                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: October 27, 2025, at 1646 hours

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: East Montpelier

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jamie Chamberlin

AGE: 31      

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Bronco

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None

INJURIES: None reported

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Wesley Davis

AGE: 38      

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Caravan

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant front and rear damage

INJURIES: Minor

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Scott Brunetto

AGE: 59

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F250

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: Minor

INJURIES: None reported

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On October 27, 2025, at approximately 1646 hours, Troopers assigned to the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a three-vehicle motor vehicle collision on US Route 2 in the Town of East Montpelier. The investigation revealed that the operator of Vehicle #3, Scott Brunetto (59), of Hinesburg, VT, failed to maintain a safe following distance and rear-ended Vehicle #2 due to slowed or stopped traffic. Vehicle #2, operated by Wesley Davis (38), of Peacham, VT, was subsequently pushed forward into Vehicle #1, operated by Jamie Chamberlin (31), of Danville, VT. No serious injuries were reported.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by East Montpelier Ambulance and Trahan Towing. Brunetto was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint (VCVC) pursuant to Title 23 VSA 1039 (Following Too Closely).

 

Trooper Alyssa Nozka (256)

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

St. Albans Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A2007920

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Robert J. Van Woert                       

STATION:   St. Albans                

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2025  at 1001

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Main St. Richford

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Ashley Laplante

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 27, 2025 at 1001 hours, The Vermont State Police were made aware of a Violation of Conditions in Richford, VT. Investigation revealed that Ashley Laplante violated her Conditions of Release. Laplante was located and placed under arrest where she was then transported to The Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks for processing. Ultimately, Laplante was brought to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on $200 Bail and was cited to appear before Franklin County Superior Court on 10/28/2025 at 1300 hours to answer for the aforementioned charge.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  October 28, 2025 at 1300        

COURT: Franklin County Superior

LODGED - LOCATION:  Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

Trooper Robert J. Van Woert 

Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks 

140 Fisher Pond Rd 

St. Albans, VT, 05478 

Phone: 802-524-5993

Email: Robert.VanWoert@Vermont.gov 

Royalton Barracks / LSA Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE: 25B2005171

TROOPER: Michael Robidoux

STATION: Royalton Barracks       

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/18/2025 at approximately 1703 hours

LOCATION: South Windsor St, South Royalton, Vermont

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Tyler Garrant        

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Royalton, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Samuel Pitts

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Royalton, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 18^th, 2025, the Vermont State Police was notified of someone crashing into two mailboxes on South Windsor St, in the Town of Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont. Investigation determined that Tyler Garrant (age 31) was operating a motor vehicle when he crashed into the mailboxes, before leaving the scene. Garrant was located on 10/26/2025 and was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 9th, 2025, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE AND TIME: 12/09/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

 

 

UPDATE: Derby Barracks / Runaway Juvenile

UPDATE: The juvenile was located.

 

 

VSP News Release-Runaway Juvenile

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  25A5005801

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                             

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#:  802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/26/2025 1852 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Brownington, VT

 

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Braiden Norris                                                  

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a runaway juvenile, Braiden Norris, who had not returned to his residence in Brownington as expected on 10/25/2025. There are no specific concerns for Braiden’s safety however his whereabouts are currently unknown.  Braiden is described as caucasian, approximately 5’ 6”, 140 pounds, blue eyes with glasses and brown hair that is buzzed down to his scalp.  A picture of Norris is attached with this news release. 

 

The Vermont State Police has been actively pursuing leads on Braiden’s whereabouts and is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information of Braiden’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

The Vermont State Police would like to remind the public that it is a criminal violation of Vermont law to intentionally harbor a runaway juvenile from their parent or legal guardian.

 

Update No. 1: Autopsy completed following discovery of body in North Hero

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Autopsy completed following discovery of body in North Hero

 

NORTH HERO, Vermont (Monday, Oct. 27, 2025) — The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has completed the autopsy following the discovery of a body in Lake Champlain after a canoe capsized last week in North Hero.

 

The victim is identified as Michael Bagiackas, 71, of Montpelier. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was drowning, and the manner of death was an accident.

 

No additional information is available regarding this case.

 

 

***Initial news release, 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a 71-year-old canoeist after the boat he was using capsized Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, on Lake Champlain in North Hero.

 

VSP’s initial investigation has determined the incident began at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday when two men who were related set out in the canoe from North Hero near the Hero’s Welcome store. While near Knight Island State Park, the canoe reportedly overturned. Both occupants were wearing personal flotation devices.

 

The men became separated in the water. One of them, later identified as Paul Council, 67, of Woodbury, was able to swim to Knight Island after about an hour in the water. By then darkness had fallen, and Mr. Council sought shelter by gaining access to the caretaker’s residence. There was no means of communication. Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, Mr. Council located a canoe on the island and rowed back to North Hero, where he reported the incident and summoned help.

 

Multiple emergency crews began responding to the area, including VSP, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department, numerous local fire departments, and the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. At about noon, a resident of Holiday Point Road called the authorities to report seeing an apparent body floating in the water. The location was roughly 2 miles north of where the canoe overturned. First responders recovered the body of an adult man from the water.

 

The body is presumed to be that of the missing canoeist, a 71-year-old from Montpelier. The body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to confirm identity and determine the cause and manner of death. VSP is working with the office of Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito, who also responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation by the state police does not indicate this incident is suspicious.

 

VSP is not identifying the victim at this time pending notification of relatives.

 

No additional details are currently available. The state police will provide updates as the investigation continues.

 

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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2025

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2025. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1

Lt. Dustin Robinson

dustin.robinson@vermont.gov

 

Starting at midnight Sunday, Nov. 2

Lt. Owen Ballinger

owen.ballinger@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Robert McKenna

robert.mckenna@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

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Fatal fire investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

      

CASE#: 25A3007462

TROOPERS: Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais, Detective Trooper Christopher Finley

STATION: Vermont Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit / Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: About 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

LOCATION: Water Street, Northfield, VT

INCIDENT: Fatal fire investigation

 

VICTIM: Robert Edson

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating a fire in which one person was killed this past Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at a residence in Northfield.

 

The Northfield Fire Department was called at about 5 a.m. Friday to 346 Water St. for a report of a fire. The fire department responded and found a camper trailer and nearby home fully engulfed; both structures were extinguished. The fire department discovered a body in the camper trailer. Northfield Fire and Northfield Police requested assistance from members of the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.

 

Investigators responded and assisted in the removal of the body, which was sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for identification and autopsy. The victim has been identified as Robert Edson, 38, who lived in the camper trailer. FEIU investigators were able to determine the fire originated inside the camper trailer and is not believed to be suspicious. 

 

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais at the Royalton Barracks 802-234-9933, or Detective Trooper Christopher Finley at the St. Albans Barracks 802-524-5993. Individuals also can contact the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON (1-800-322-7766).

 

The Vermont Department of Public Safety would like to remind all Vermont residents to test their home smoke carbon monoxide alarms and be sure they are installed per manufacturer recommendations. For more information, please visit https://firesafety.vermont.gov.

 

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VSP News Release: Simple Assault - Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE       

CASE#: 25B4007354

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Kipp Colburn                            

STATION: VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Troop B West - Rutland Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-585-6691

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: James Narcisse                                       

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

VICTIM: Kevin Simmons  

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  Vermont Department of Corrections staff members at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility reported an inmate upon inmate assault that occurred in "Echo Unit" at MVRCF on October 11, 2025.  Following an investigation, on October 24, 2025, Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations issued a citation to James Narcisse for simple assault.  The victim sustained injuries including multiple facial fractures. 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   12-15-2025*        

COURT: Rutland Criminal

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility 

BAIL: James Narcisse remains incarcerated for prior charges not related to this incident.  No additional bail was sought for this new charge.

MUG SHOT: Requested

*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.

Detective Kipp Colburn

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Vermont State Police Troop B West

124 State Place, Rutland VT 05701

Barracks: (802) 773-9101

Cell: (802) 585-6691

Fax: (802) 775-6968

Kipp.Colburn@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks/ Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4007513                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert

STATION: Berin                                

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/26/2025 @ 1626 hours

STREET: Route 100

TOWN: Waitsfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Route 17

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Gerhild Bjornson

AGE: 82

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Ariya

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger side front corner

INJURIES: None Reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Nicholas Durkee

AGE: 30 

HELMET? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Kawasaki

VEHICLE MODEL: KLX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end

INJURIES: Non-life-threatening

HOSPITAL: CVMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a crash on Route 100 at the intersection with Route 17 in Waitsfield. Investigation indicated vehicle #1 failed to stop or yield the right of way when turning left onto Route 100 from Route 17. Vehicle #2 was traveling south on Route 100 and crashed int the front of vehicle #1 when it pulled in front of him. Anytime Towing responded and towed both vehicles.

 

 

 

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191