Retail Theft / Case # 25A2005727

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A2005727

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Christian Hunt                             

STATION: St. Albans                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08-12-25 / 1328 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Georgia Village Market, Georgia VT

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Robert Witham                                              

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

UPDATE:

 

On 09-04-25, with the help of the public the offender was identified as Robert Witham.  Contact was made with Witham, and he was issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Court on 10-28-25 for Retail Theft.

 

On 08-12-25, at approximately 1328 hours, an older white male with grayish hair, wearing a blue long sleeve coat, and baseball cap, stole several items from the Georgia Village Market.  Attached is a photograph of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the State Police in St. Albans.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   10-28-25         

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

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.

 

Sgt. Christian Hunt & K9 Loki

Vermont State Police

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05478

Phone: (802) 524-5993

Fax:  (802) 527-1150

Christian.Hunt@Vermont.Gov

 

Berlin Barracks / UPDATED Missing Person

*** UPDATE***

On 09/04/2025, at approximately 1322 hours, David Bakriges was located safe in the Town of Waterbury. The Vermont State Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Bakriges.

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3006229

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Alyssa Nozka                          

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2025 2246 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S Main St, Waterbury, VT

 

Missing Vulnerable Adult

 

MISSING: David Bakriges

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 3rd, 2025, at approximately 2246 hours, The Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks were notified of a missing person in the Town of Waterbury, VT. Preliminary investigation revealed David Bakriges (45) was reportedly last seen, on September 3^rd, 2025, at approximately 1415 hours in the area of S Main St in the Town of Waterbury. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Bakriges' welfare as he is a vulnerable adult.

 

A photograph of David Bakriges is attached to this press release. Bakriges is approximately 5'08" tall, 185 lbs, and has black hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information on David Bakriges' whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.

St. Albans Barracks // Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A2006424

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Seth Boudreau                       

STATION:    St. Albans        

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 09/04/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: 371 N River St., Swanton

VIOLATION: Theft

 

ACCUSED: UNKNOWN                                   

 

 

VICTIM: Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 4, 2025, at 0802 hours, Vermont State Police received a call regarding a theft of a John Deere LX277 riding lawn mower from the Missisquoi Wildlife refuge located at 371 Missisquoi St. in Swanton. Anyone with information is asked to call the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993. The attached photo is for likeness purposes only.

 

 

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Berlin Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3006229

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Alyssa Nozka                          

STATION:  Berlin Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2025 2246 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S Main St, Waterbury, VT

 

Missing Vulnerable Adult

 

MISSING: David Bakriges

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 3rd, 2025, at approximately 2246 hours, The Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks were notified of a missing person in the Town of Waterbury, VT. Preliminary investigation revealed David Bakriges (45) was reportedly last seen, on September 3^rd, 2025, at approximately 1415 hours in the area of S Main St in the Town of Waterbury. The incident does not appear suspicious, though there are concerns for Bakriges’ welfare as he is a vulnerable adult.

 

A photograph of David Bakriges is attached to this press release. Bakriges is approximately 5'08" tall, 185 lbs, and has black hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information on David Bakriges’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.

 

Berlin Barracks // Domestic Assault

 

 

SP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3006228

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                        

STATION: VSP- Berlin                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 9/3/25 @ 2234

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 12, Middlesex

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Asif Kalim                                               

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middlesex, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/3/25 at approximately 2234 hours, Trooper's from the Berlin Barracks responded to a residence on VT RT 12 in Middlesex for a domestic disturbance. Subsequent investigation revealed that Asif Kalim (46) physically assaulted a household member. Asif Kalim was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division on 9/4/25 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/4/25           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N

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.

 

Royalton Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2004891

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                              

STATION: VSP Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2025 @ approximately 2131 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 66, Randolph, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

ACCUSED: Brandon Kendall                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks received a report of a domestic dispute occurring at a residence in Randolph, VT. Troopers' investigation revealed that Brandon Kendall (34) caused pain and injury to a household member. Kendall was placed under arrest and transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to answer to the above charge and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/04/2025 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933

Vermont Drug Task Force / Multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

 

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

 

LOCATION: 39 Garfield Dr., Brattleboro, VT

 

ACCUSED: Shane Farrell

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: Sale of fentanyl (six counts), sale of cocaine (four counts), Conspiracy

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force and the Brattleboro Police Department arrested Shane Farrell, 55, of Brattleboro. The arrest stemmed from a months-long drug investigation conducted by detectives with the Vermont Drug Task Force into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine from 39 Garfield Dr. in Brattleboro.

 

The Vermont Drug Task Force investigation involved the use of confidential informants who purchased fentanyl and cocaine from Farrell on six separate occasions. Farrell was processed at the Brattleboro Police Department before being transported to and jailed at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield.

 

Farrell’s bail on the drug sales charges was set at $50,000. He is due to appear for arraignment at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Brattleboro.

 

The Vermont Drug Task Force thanks the Brattleboro Police Department for their assistance in these investigations.

 

Farrell is being prosecuted by the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-722-4600 or submit a tip anonymously via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Farrell’s arraignment.

 

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Derby Barracks / Injury crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A5004789                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2025   1440 hours

STREET: VT RT 14

TOWN: Coventry

WEATHER: Clear/Sunny            

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Heaven Clogston

AGE: 25

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2005

VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai

VEHICLE MODEL: Elantra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: No/Declined transport

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Alexis Emerson

AGE: 20

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Focus

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/03/2025, at approximately 1440 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on VT RT 14 in Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed Heaven Clogston, 25, of Richford was traveling north and failed to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left into a pull off. Clogston was struck by Alexis Emerson, 20, of Coventry who was traveling south.  Both operators reported minor injuries and Emerson was transported to North Country Hospital and Clogston declined transport. Newport EMS and Greniers Towing responded to the scene and assisted. 

 

Derby Barracks / Injury crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A5004787                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 09/03/2025   1414 hours

STREET: Nadeau Park Road

TOWN: Coventry

WEATHER: Clear/Sunny            

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Brittany Martin

AGE: 34  

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Buick

VEHICLE MODEL: Encore

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end, passenger side panels

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/03/2025, at approximately 1414 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on Nadeau Park Road in Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed Brittany, 34, of Coventry was traveling west when she failed to maintain her lane of travel and went off the roadway to the right, coming to rest in a ditch. Martin reported minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle to North Country Hospital. Newport EMS and Newport Fire responded to the scene to assist.

 

Re: ROAD CLOSURE: I89 NB mm 120

This roadway has been re-opened. Thank you for your patience. 

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From: Serna-Ginsburg, Miriam via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 1:54 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: ROAD CLOSURE: I89 NB mm 120

 

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State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

St Albans Barracks

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

The interstate at i89 nb in the area of mm 120 will be shut down to 1 lane of traffic for at least the next hour due to a dump truck rollover. Updates will be provided as they come in.  

Motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  Thank you. 

Mimi Serna Ginsburg

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

VSP Williston PSAP

2777 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

VSP BCI Troop B West -New Haven / Aggravated Sexual Assault x2, Sexual Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5001672

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Ryan Normile

STATION: BCI Troop B West - New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919

 

DATE: 01/14/2025

TOWN: Whiting

 

ACCUSED: Carson P. Bertrand  

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whiting, VT

 

VIOLATION(S):  

• Aggravated Sexual Assault
• Sexual Assault

 

ACCUSED: Brandon R. Yandow

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT

 

VIOLATION(S):

• Aggravated Sexual Assault

 

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

sexual offenses or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On April 15, 2025, Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assigned to the New Haven Barracks, began an investigation into an incident that occurred on January 14, 2025. After a lengthy investigation, it was determined that Carson P. Bertrand, 21, of Whiting, VT, and Brandon R. Yandow, 28, of Castleton, VT committed the offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault by having nonconsensual sexual contact with an adult victim. Investigation also revealed Bertrand had nonconsensual sexual contact with a second victim on the same date.

 

On September 2, 2025, Yandow was issue a citation at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility to appear before the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division om September 4, 2025. On September 3, 2025, Bertrand turned himself in at the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks. Bertrand was processed and transported to the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division for arraignment. Bertrand was ultimately ordered to be held without bail and was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:

• Bertrand - 09/03/2025 at 1300 hours
• Yandow - 09/04/2025 at 1300 hours           

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: MVRCF

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT(S): 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. 

 

 

ROAD CLOSURE: I89 NB mm 120

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

St Albans Barracks

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

The interstate at i89 nb in the area of mm 120 will be shut down to 1 lane of traffic for at least the next hour due to a dump truck rollover. Updates will be provided as they come in.  

Motorists should expect delays in the area and seek alternate routes.  Thank you. 

Mimi Serna Ginsburg

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

VSP Williston PSAP

2777 St. George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111  /   PSAP Fax  802-878-3173

Berlin Barracks/ Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A3006205                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: September 03, 2025, at approximately 0831 hours

STREET: Waterbury-Stowe Rd

TOWN: Waterbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Gregg Hill Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sarah Hill

AGE: 35    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Significant, non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Jeanette Fisher

AGE: 66     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morristown, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Ram

VEHICLE MODEL: 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Significant, non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: Copley

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of a two-vehicle crash in the area of Waterbury Stowe Rd and Gregg Hill Rd in Waterbury Center. Subsequent investigation revealed Sarah Hill (25) of Putney, VT, was traveling north on Waterbury Stowe Rd in a 2019 Toyota Rav4. Investigation further revealed Jeanette Fisher (66) of Morristown, VT, was traveling south on Waterbury Stowe Rd in a 2021 Ram 1500. Hill crossed the center lane divider, crossing into the southbound lane. Subsequently, hitting Fisher’s vehicle.

 

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the operation of the involved vehicles, please contact Trooper Mae Murdock at the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION:           

BAIL:

MUG SHOT:

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT:

COURT DATE/TIME:   

 

 

 

*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 / Crash with injury

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A5004722                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Keith Cote

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 8.31.25 1330 hours

STREET: Buck Hill Rd

TOWN: Westfield

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: #1103

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Gravel, Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jason Belisle

AGE: 46  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra HD

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant front end and driver's side

INJURIES: Suspected

HOSPITAL: North Country

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Trooper responded to Buck Hill in Westfield for a one car crash. Investigation determined Jason Belisle was driving his truck on Buck Hill when he experienced a medical event and drove off the road striking several trees. Belisle was extricated from the vehicle by members of the Troy Fire Department and was transported by Newport EMS to North Country Hospital. Belisle suffered moderate injuries in the crash.

 

Fw: Waterbury Stowe Rd - Accident

Waterbury Stowe Rd is now re-opened. 

Thank you

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From: Raymond, Christie
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 8:50 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Waterbury Stowe Rd - Accident

 

Subject: Traffic Alert - Waterbury Stowe Rd / Gregg Hill

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin

News Release - Highway/Traffic Notification

Waterbury Stowe Rd is impassable in the area of Gregg Hill Rd due to a Crash

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour. 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.

Christie Raymond

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

Waterbury Stowe Rd - Accident

Subject: Traffic Alert - Waterbury Stowe Rd / Gregg Hill

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin

News Release - Highway/Traffic Notification

Waterbury Stowe Rd is impassable in the area of Gregg Hill Rd due to a Crash

This incident is expected to last for at least one hour. 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.

Christie Raymond

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3003726

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Stevens                           

STATION: Shaftsbury Field Station                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/02/25 @ 2225 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5148 US RT 7, Dorset, VT

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

                  Criminal Threatening

 

ACCUSED: Mark Johnson                                               

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/02/25 at approximately 2225 hours Vermont State Police were called to 5148 US RT 7, Dorset, for a Domestic Disturbance.

 

Troopers later arrived on scene and made contact with the residents at that address and began investigating the incident. During the investigation, Troopers learned Mark Johnson had struck a household member with a wooden kitchen spoon, causing pain as well as leaving a mark on their face.

 

Investigation also revealed Johnson had threated bodily harm to the same household member via text messages after they had left the scene to get away from the situation.

 

Johnson was taken into custody for Domestic Assault and Criminal Threatening. The charge of Domestic Assault was later upgraded to Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault in accordance with Title 23, VSA 1044, subsection 2 (B), due to previous convictions of Domestic Assault.

 

Johnson was later ordered to be held without bail by the Honorable Judge Jennifer Barrett and was remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/03/25 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - Yes LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility    

BAIL: Held without bail

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 arraignment time.

Royalton Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2004866

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 09/02/2025 @ 2353 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 12 / Windover Rd, Randolph

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Facundo Dominguez-Quinto                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations near the intersection of VT Route 12 and Windover Road in the town of Randolph, county of Orange, Vermont. While speaking with the operator, identified as Facundo Dominguez-Quinto, age 37 of Barre, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Following investigation, Dominguez-Quinto was placed under arrest for driving under the influence, transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing, and released with a criminal citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court - Criminal (Orange) Division at the below date/time for the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/22/2025 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division (Orange)

MUGSHOT: 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.