Williston Barracks / DUI and LSA

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A1006665                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brennan McGowan

STATION: Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2025 at approximately 1726 hours

STREET: I-189 W

TOWN: South Burlington, Vermont

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jefferson R. Quinaloa

AGE: 18

SEAT BELT? Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brockton, Massachusetts

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Civic

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front End Damage

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Rebecca Bergeson

AGE: 48

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear End Damage

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Rebecca Bergeson

AGE: 48

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear End Damage

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Laura Langweiler

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear End Damage

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Williston Barracks responded to the report of a 3-car crash that had occurred on I-189 near the intersection with Shelburne Rd in South Burlington. Complainants reported that the operator that had caused the crash fled the scene. The operator was held by witnesses until troopers arrived on scene Following an investigation, Troopers determined Jefferson R. Quinaloa, age 18, of Brockton, MA was driving on I-189, struck multiple vehicles, and fled the scene.

 

Further investigation determined Quinaloa had operated a motor vehicle while impaired and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident, transported to the Williston Barracks for processing, and released with a criminal citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior (Criminal) Division at the below date/time.

 

 

MUG SHOT: None

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT: Chittenden Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/07/2025 at 0830 hours      

 

 

 

*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 Brennan McGowan

Williston Barracks

(802) 878-7111

3294 St George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

 

Royalton Barracks / Search warrant execution - multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B2004703

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

 

DATE/TIME: 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: 160 Moses Lane, Royalton, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Search warrant execution

VIOLATIONS: Multiple; see details below.

 

 

ACCUSED: Jasmine M. Brown                                               

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

OFFENSE: Possession of Fentanyl, Violation of conditions of release

LODGED: Southern State Correctional Facility

COURT ACTION: 09/02/2025 @ 1230, Woodstock

BAIL: $1,500

PHOTO: Attached

 

 

ACCUSED: Harmonie F. Cosgrove                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, NH

OFFENSE: Fugitive from Justice

LODGED: Southern State Correctional Facility

COURT ACTION: 09/02/2025 @ 1230, Woodstock

BAIL: $10,000

PHOTO: Attached

 

 

ACCUSED: Kenvron D. Gardner      

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

OFFENSE: Possession of cocaine, violation of conditions of release

LODGED: Southern State Correctional Facility

COURT ACTION: 09/02/2025 @ 1230, Woodstock

PHOTO: Attached

 

 

ACCUSED: Joshua R. Demar                                               

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

OFFENSE: Arrest on Warrant (Failure to appear for DUI)

LODGED: Southern State Correctional Facility

COURT ACTION: 09/02/2025 @ 1230, Woodstock

BAIL: $500

PHOTO: Attached

 

 

ACCUSED: Victoria L. Kelley                                         

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

OFFENSE: Possession of cocaine

COURT ACTION: 10/14/2025 @ 0830, Woodstock

PHOTO: Attached

 

 

ACCUSED: Cyle L. Carpenter                                               

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

OFFENSE: Possession of cocaine

COURT ACTION: 09/30/2025 @ 0830, Woodstock

PHOTO: Not available

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, the Vermont State Police executed a search warrant on a residence at 160 Moses Lane in Royalton, VT. State police were assisted by the Royalton Police Department and South Royalton Rescue. During this incident, police encountered and detained 18 individuals; ultimately police made six total arrests for multiple offenses, as specified above. Police located a felony amount of cocaine, firearms and ammunition during the search.

 

Four of the six individuals facing charges were jailed pending arraignments scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The other two were released on citations for future court dates.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges are currently pending. No further information is available at this time.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Leaving scene of an accident on I-89 in Highgate

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:  25A2006316

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:     Sgt. Mike Kamerling                     

STATION:      St. Albans        

CONTACT#:  524-5993

 

DATE/TIME:  08/31/2025 @ approx. 1900 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 S MM 127, Highgate

VIOLATION: Leaving the scene of an accident

 

ACCUSED:     Unknown/ under investigation                                          

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

State Police are investigating a LSA crash that occurred at the above location. A large section of guardrail in that area was damaged by what evidence suggests was tractor trailer truck, that left the scene without reporting the incident to police. The truck and trailer likely sustained significant damage. Anyone with information is asked to call VSP St. Albans.

Royalton Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE: 25B2004819                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Geno

STATION: Royalton Barracks          

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2025 at approximately 1320 hours

STREET: Vt Route 100

TOWN: Granville, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: North Hollow Road

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sabrina Leclerc

AGE: 27    

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, Vermont

CRIMINAL CHARGES: Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment

INJURIES: Serious injuries

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

 

PASSENGER: Richard Gaboury

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, Vermont

INJURIES: Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: NA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2004

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Sienna

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/31/2025 at approximately 1320 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Vt Route 100 in the town of Granville, Addison County, Vermont. Upon Troopers arrival on scene, investigation determined that Sabrina Leclerc (age 27) was operating a 2004 Toyota Sienna traveling southbound on Vt Route 100 when she failed to maintain her lane of travel, causing the vehicle to strike the guardrail. After the collision occurred, Leclerc was ejected onto the pavement. Leclerc was transported by White River Valley Ambulance to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The passenger, Richard Gaboury (age 35) sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash and declined to be transported to the hospital. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Granville Fire Department, White River Valley Ambulance, and Killington Towing.

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Pending.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Addision Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/25, 1230 hours

 

 

 

*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 Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police 
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov

 

Williston Barracks / Crash with Injuries

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A1006648             

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus

STATION: Williston Barracks         

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/25; 05:45 Hours

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: South of Richie's Lane

TOWN: Cambridge

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Good

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Keegan Pease

AGE: 48  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Challenger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Yes (Cuts and Bruises to the abdomen.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 05:45, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Route 15 near Richie's Lane in the town of Cambridge. Operator #1 Pease (48) was traveling northbound on Route 15 towards Johnson, where the operator crashed and ended up in a homeowner's ditch. The investigation revealed, while traveling northbound on Route 15, Pease veered off the road and bounce off a boulder on a homeowner's culvert striking the right side of his vehicle. As result brought his vehicle to an uncontrolled rest in the ditch facing south.  Pease was transported to UVMC for minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Cambridge Fire Department and Fire Rescue, and Stones Garage.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI Refusal / Gross Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3006108

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Alyssa Nozka                          

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2025 0223 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N mm 66.2

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal / Gross Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Ashton Davis

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 89 near mile marker 66.2 in the town of Waterbury. The vehicle was safely stopped near mile marker 59.8 in the northbound lane by the Berlin Police Department. The operator was identified as Ashton Davis (24) of Winooski, Vermont. While speaking with Davis, Troopers observed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Davis was later released with a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 18, 2025, at 08:30 hours, to answer to the above charges.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by the Berlin Police Department and Montpelier Police Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/18/25 @ 0830          

COURT: Washington 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.

 

 

Saint Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25A4007716

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION: Saint Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/31/2025 / 0044 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: South Wheelock Rd / Vermont Dr

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Devon Drown                                                

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On August 31^st, 2025 at approximately 0044 hours, Vermont State Police were on routine patrol in Lyndon, VT.  Troopers observed a minor motor vehicle infraction and conducted a traffic stop. The operator was identified as Devin Drown (24) of Saint Johnsbury, VT. While speaking with Drown, indicators of impairment were detected. Drown was taken into custody and transported to the Saint Johnsbury barracks for processing.

 

Drown was later released with a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court for the above offense.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/15/2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

*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.