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March 1, 2025

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3001355

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2025 at 2310 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Michael Trombly

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT

 

VICTIM: (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, Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic assault in Northfield. Investigation into the report revealed Michael Trombly assaulted a household member. Troopers arrested Trombly and transported him to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was subsequently released with conditions.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  03/03/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3001351

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert                        

STATION: VSP Berlin              

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2025 @ 1949 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tucker Rd, Orange, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Evelyn Belville                                       

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Topsham

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, Troopers of the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. Troopers identified the operator as Evelyn Belville from West Topsham. Several indicators of impairment were observed. Belville was then placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/19/2025 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County 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.

 

 

Trooper David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3000779

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 02/28/2025 / 1934 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 9271 Vermont Route 9, Woodford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Katherine Malone Brown                                              

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New York, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/28/2025, at approximately 1934 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a reported crash with an intoxicated operator on Vermont Route 9 in Woodford Vermont. Troopes made contact with the operator identified as Katherine M. Brown and discovered multiple indicators of impairment. The following investigation determined that Brown had operated under the influence on a public highway. Brown was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported back to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Brown was released and issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on March 17th, 2025, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/17/2025 / 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 904-3999

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Violation of No Stalking Order

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25B1000532
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                            
STATION: Rutland Barracks                  
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

DATE/TIME: 01/27/2025 at 1634 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Hemlock Ridge, Westminster
VIOLATION: Violation of No Stalking Order

ACCUSED: Benjamin Mitchell                                                
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a violation of a no stalking order. Investigation into the report revealed Benjamin Mitchell (57) violated a court ordered no stalking order. Mitchell turned himself into police on 02/25/25 and was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division on 04/01/2025 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:  04/01/2025 at 0830 hours          
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division
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.


Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Crash Reconstruction Team

Rutland Barracks

124 State Place

Rutland, VT

Barracks – 802-773-9101