Update No. 1: Derby Barracks / Missing person

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

       

CASE#: 25A5005507

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                             

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/07/2025   /    1638 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 114, Canaan VT

INCIDENT: Missing Vulnerable Adult

 

MISSING: Jean Claude Fauteux

AGE: 84

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2025, members of the Quebec Provincial Police and the RCMP located Jean Claude Fauteux alive and well in St. Hermenegilde, Quebec. He was cleared medically in Canada and brought back to Canaan, Vermont, where he was reunited with his family.  

 

The Vermont State Police would like to thank all of the agencies involved in the search for Mr. Fauteux in Vermont and Canada.

 

 

***Initial news release, 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025***

On 10/07/2025, at approximately 1638 hours the Vermont State Police were notified Jean Claude Fauteux, 84, of Canaan VT was reported missing by family members. Fauteux was learned to have been last seen around 11:30 AM on 10/07 at his residence located on VT RT 114 in Canaan. Fauteux is described to be 5’5, 135lbs, brown eyes, bald on top with brown hair in the back. He is suspected to be wearing black pants, black logging boots, a blue and white long sleeve tee-shirt and possibly wearing a ball cap and glasses. There is no indication Fauteux is missing under suspicious circumstances; however, there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who may have seen Fauteux or have any information is asked to call the state police at 802-334-8881.

 

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Vermont State Police investigates suspicious death in Sheldon

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police investigates suspicious death in Sheldon

 

SHELDON, Vermont (Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025) — The Vermont State Police is investigating a suspicious death in the Franklin County town of Sheldon.

 

The investigation began early Tuesday morning, Oct. 7, 2025, when first responders were called to a home on Bedard Road for a report of a man who was unresponsive. Crews located the victim, later identified as 55-year-old Matthew Turner, and he was pronounced dead on scene. The victim’s body was brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy, which was completed Wednesday, Oct. 8. Cause and manner of death remain pending, but the medical examiner notified VSP that the death appears suspicious.

 

Members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit are handling the investigation.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional details are currently available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the case unfolds.

 

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Westminster Barracks / Motor Vehicle Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT

 

CASE#: 25B1007909                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/08/2025 at approximately 1333 hours

STREET: VT-30

TOWN: Newfane

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Brittney S. Book

AGE: 52    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: X1

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 10/08/2025, at approximately 1333 hours, members of the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident on Vermont Route 30 in Newfane, Vermont. Investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling north on VT Route 30 was struck by a falling tree while the vehicle was in transit. The vehicle sustained moderate damage as a result of the impact. The tree blocked the entirety of both travel lanes, causing a temporary closure of the roadway while emergency crews worked to clear debris and ensure safe travel. The road was reopened after a brief period. No injuries were reported. The operator was identified as Brittney S. Book, 52, of Townshend, Vermont. Assisting agencies: Newbrook Fire and Rescue, Vermont AOT, Windham County Sheriff's Department and Scott Brooks Towing.

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint ______________ T23 VSA _______

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

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.

 

 

Trooper Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov

 

New Haven Barracks / Theft of Services

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5004425

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Klara Calderon-Guthe

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/3/25,

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT

VIOLATION: Theft of Services 13 VSA 2582

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Sabourin

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

VICTIM: Midd State Towing

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/3/25 at approximately 0914 hours, Troopers with the New Haven Barracks took a report of a vehicle taken from the Midd State Towing's lot without paying for the tow services.  The investigation revealed that Daniel Sabourin, 48, of Vergennes, VT took the vehicle from Midd State Towing without paying the required bill. On 10/5/25 Sabourin issued a citation to appear in Addiston County Superior Court, Criminal Division on December 1st, 2025 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME 12/1/25 at 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, 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.

Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

802-388-4919

Update No. 1: Search complete, nothing found after bomb threat in St. Johnsbury

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Search complete, nothing found after bomb threat in St. Johnsbury

 

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025) — Search crews have finished their work at the Weidmann Electrical Technology campus in St. Johnsbury following a bomb threat, and nothing out of the ordinary was located.

 

Crews have cleared the scene, and the business will reopen.

 

The investigation into the threat is continuing.

 

 

***Initial news release, 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025***

The Vermont State Police and other agencies are responding to a bomb threat at the Weidmann Electrical Technology facility in St. Johnsbury.

 

There are no indications the threat is credible.

 

Personnel from Weidmann discovered the threat scrawled in a bathroom and called police at about 9:30 a.m. The threat is believed to have been left between 7-9 a.m.

 

Members of the Vermont State Police responded along with personnel from the St. Johnsbury Police Department, St. Johnsbury Fire Department, and the CALEX Ambulance Service. The facility was evacuated out of an abundance of caution, and police initiated a search of the building. No injuries have been reported.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further details are available at this time. The state police encourages anyone with information to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

VSP will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Two Vehicle Crash (UPDATE)

***UPDATES in red***

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4005693                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: June 29, 2025, at approximately 1810 hours

STREET: Railroad St

TOWN: Newbury

CROSS STREETS: US Route 5

WEATHER:        Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Samuel Mattson

AGE: 32     

HELMET? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE MODEL: FXDL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate passenger side damage

INJURIES: Suspected Moderate

HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Cole King

AGE: 19     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate driver's side damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 29, 2025, at approximately 1810 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash on Railroad St in Newbury. Troopers arrived and determined Samuel Mattson was travelling west on Railroad St while driving a 2009 Harley Davidson FXDL. Mattson failed to navigate a corner and crossed the center line, entering the eastward lane of travel. Cole King was travelling east in his 2019 Chevrolet Silverado when Mattson entered his lane, resulting in a collision.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of Woodsville Ambulance and Wells River Fire Department. This crash remains under investigation and criminal charges are expected, pending the conclusion of the investigation.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint ___Roadways Laned for Traffic __ T23 VSA ___1038____

 

On October 8, 2025, Troopers issued Mattson a criminal citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on November 5, 2025, at 0830 hours. Mattson is being charged with Criminal DLS and Negligent Operation after a lengthy investigation of the crash.

VSP responds to bomb threat at St. Johnsbury business

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police responds to bomb threat at St. Johnsbury business

 

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vermont (Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025) — The Vermont State Police and other agencies are responding to a bomb threat at the Weidmann Electrical Technology facility in St. Johnsbury.

 

There are no indications the threat is credible.

 

Personnel from Weidmann discovered the threat scrawled in a bathroom and called police at about 9:30 a.m. The threat is believed to have been left between 7-9 a.m.

 

Members of the Vermont State Police responded along with personnel from the St. Johnsbury Police Department, St. Johnsbury Fire Department, and the CALEX Ambulance Service. The facility was evacuated out of an abundance of caution, and police initiated a search of the building. No injuries have been reported.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further details are available at this time. The state police encourages anyone with information to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

VSP will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

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Westminster / Possession of a Controlled Substance

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1007886

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume                              

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/07/2025 – 1627 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 Exit 2, Brattleboro, VT

VIOLATION: Possession of a Controlled Substance

 

ACCUSED: Billie Jo Wilder

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/07/2025 at approximately 1627 hours, a Trooper assigned to the Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 in the town of Brattleboro after observing a motor vehicle violation. Through investigation, it was determined that the operator, Billie Jo Wilder (49) was in Possession of a Controlled Substance. Wilder was issued a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 12/02/2025 at 8:30 AM for the aforementioned charges.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2025 – 8:30 AM

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division

LODGED – 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.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2007474

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St. Albans Barracks           

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: October 7^th, 2025 @ 2150 hours

LOCATION: Interstate 89 Southbound mile marker 111.8 Fairfax, VT

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD COND: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tyree Canty

AGE: 47
SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Philadelphia, PA

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2005 Ford F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front-End Damage

 

INJURIES: Suspected Minor Injuries

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 7^th, 2025, at approximately 2150 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a report of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of mile marker 111.8 on Interstate 89 Southbound in the town of Fairfax, VT. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2005 Ford F-150 that had left the roadway and sustained damage to its front end.

 

Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2005 Ford F-150 was Tyree Canty (47) of Philadelphia, PA. Troopers established that Canty was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and there was no airbag deployment. Canty was transported to Northwest Medical Center for suspected minor injuries.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by Townline Towing, AmCare Ambulance and St. Albans Fire Department.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4008895

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/06/25, at approximately 1708 hours

STREET: Main St

TOWN: Lyndonville, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hemlock Ln

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Therese Austin

AGE: 37

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC   

VEHICLE MODEL: Acadia

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Rear Bumper

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Marci Gadwah

AGE: 50

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front Bumper

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 10/06/25 at approximately 1708 hours, Troopers from the St Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Main St at Hemlock Ln in the Town of Lyndonville, Vermont. Upon arrival Troopers identified the operator of vehicle #1 as Therese Austin, and the operator of vehicle #2 as Marci Gadwah. The investigation showed that vehicle #1 was on Main St waiting to make a left turn into the apartment complex when it was rear ended by vehicle #2. No injuries were reported by either operator. No EMS or Fire were needed.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1007816

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 7, 2025 at approximately 2027 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15 / Cambridge Junction Road

VIOLATION:

-             DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Scott Higgins                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Conyngham, PA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 7, 2025 at approximately 2023 hours, The Vermont State Police received a Be on the Lookout (BOL) of a vehicle driving erratically through Smuggler’s Notch on Vermont Route 108 South.  Troopers located the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop on VT Route 15 / Cambridge Junction Road in Cambridge.  The operator was identified as Scott Higgins (37) of Conyngham, PA.

 

While speaking with Higgins, Troopers detected multiple indicators of impairment.  After a roadside investigation, Higgins was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Stowe Police Department for processing.  Higgins was later issued a citation to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court on October 22, 2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  October 22, 2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Lamoille

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 Brandon Sweet

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

DUI/ Attempting to elude gross neg manner.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4007187                                             

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Christopher Loyzelle

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10/4/2025 at 2350 Hours

STREET: US Route 4

TOWN: Ira

 

ACCUSED: Ruby J Ianni

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fair Haven, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence, attempting to elude while operating in a grossly negligent manner.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 4, 2025, at approximately 2350 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. Route 4 in the Town of Rutland for an observed motor vehicle violation. The operator failed to stop, and the vehicle fled the area. A short time later, the vehicle was located in the rest area on U.S. Route 4 in the Town of Ira.

 

Troopers made contact with the operator, who was identified as Ruby Ianni (24) of Fair Haven, Vermont. During the interaction, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Ianni was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer in a Grossly Negligent Manner.

 

Ianni was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing and later released with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 20, 2025 10:00AM          

COURT: Rutland

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.

 

 

 

Royalton Barracks / Possession of Cocaine

CASE#:  25B2004268

STATION:  Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2025 at 1943 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Post Farm Rd, Royalton

VIOLATION:  Possession of Regulated Substance - Cocaine

 

ACCUSED: Andrea L. Veroneau                              

AGE:  37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Barnard, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 31, 2025, at approximately 1943 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation on Post Farm Rd in the town of Royalton, VT. While interacting with the occupants of the vehicle, the operator was identified as Andrea L. Veroneau, age 37 of Barnard. Following investigation, the vehicle was seized, a search warrant was approved by a judge, and execution found Veroneau to be in possession of a felony amount of cocaine. Veroneau was later taken into custody without incident, and transported to the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks for processing, where she was cited to appear at the Windsor County Superior Court (Woodstock) on November 25, 2025 at 08:30 am.

 

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  11-25-2025 at 0830 hours           

COURT:  Windsor County (at Woodstock)

LODGED:  No

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.

Derby Barracks / Missing person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A5005507

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                             

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/07/2025   /    1638 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 114, Canaan VT

INCIDENT: Missing Vulnerable Adult

 

MISSING: Jean Claude Fauteux

AGE: 84

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/07/2025, at approximately 1638 hours the Vermont State Police were notified Jean Claude Fauteux, 84, of Canaan VT was reported missing by family members. Fauteux was learned to have been last seen around 11:30 AM on 10/07 at his residence located on VT RT 114 in Canaan. Fauteux is described to be 5’5, 135lbs, brown eyes, bald on top with brown hair in the back. He is suspected to be wearing black pants, black logging boots, a blue and white long sleeve tee-shirt and possibly wearing a ball cap and glasses. There is no indication Fauteux is missing under suspicious circumstances; however, there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who may have seen Fauteux or have any information is asked to call the state police at 802-334-8881.

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4007224                                               

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Nathaniel Nevison

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10/6/2025 at 0035 hours

STREET: Church St

TOWN: Rutland City

 

ACCUSED: Damian Backus

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 6, 2025, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a violation. Troopers identified the operator as Damian Backus (26) of Rutland City, Vermont.

 

During the course of the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Backus was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.

 

At the conclusion of processing, Backus was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

Update No. 1: VSP recovers body during search for suspect in Wallingford

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B4006825

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Henry Alberico, Trooper Craig Roland                             

STATION: VSP Rutland Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: Sept. 19, 2025, at approximately 0519 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Nash Drive, Wallingford, Vermont

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Unlawful Restraint, Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Rodney Davis

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, Vermont

 

(The Vermont State Police do not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

As search efforts continued Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, for 62-year-old Rodney Davis of Wallingford, the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team located human remains in the woods at about 12:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Davis’ home on Nash Drive. Positive identification was unable to be made.

 

The body was recovered and will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to confirm identity and determine the cause and manner of death.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

 

 

***Initial news release, 9:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025***

On September 19, 2025, troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a suspicious incident on Nash Dr in the Town of Wallingford, Vt.

 

Investigation into the incident indicated that Rodney Davis caused serious injury to a family or household member. When attempting to contact Davis, Troopers learned that he was in possession of a firearm and on foot in the forested area to the East of Nash Dr. in the Town of Wallingford.

 

Troopers responded to the area and established telephone communication with Davis, who spoke with police though refused to exit the woods. Contact with Davis ended as it is believed that his cellular phone lost power. Police were unable to reestablish communication with Davis and his current location is unknown. Davis is 5’11” and approximately 185 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. His current attire is unknown.

 

The Vermont State Police urge anyone with information about the location of Rodny Davis to contact the Rutland State Police Barracks by calling (802) 773-9101.

 

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VT Route 125- Middlebury

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

New Haven Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

640 E Main St / VT Route 125 in Middlebury will be closed until further notice due to a motor vehicle crash. Detours include N Branch rd or Upper Plains Rd. 

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.

Ryan Sheehan

Vermont State Police - Westminster PSAP

ECD II

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, VT 05346

802-722-4600

Update No. 1: VSP locates body during search for missing boater in Somerset

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

Vermont State Police locates body during search for missing boater in Somerset

 

SOMERSET, Vermont (Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025) — During continued search efforts Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2025, for missing 74-year-old boater David Maynard of Wilmington, a kayaker on Somerset Reservoir notified Vermont State Police auxiliary troopers of a body in the water.

 

Crews responded to the area, recovered the body, and were able to make initial identification as Mr. Maynard. 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. This incident does not appear to be suspicious.

 

In addition to the first-response organizations listed below, participating agencies throughout the weeklong search included underwater recovery teams and aerial units from the Massachusetts and New York state police.

 

The Vermont State Police thanks the members of the public and numerous first-responder agencies that provided information and assisted in the search and recovery effort.

 

 

***Initial news release, 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025***

The Vermont State Police are searching for a missing boater at the Somerset Reservoir.

Late Monday evening, troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a missing person report at the Somerset Reservoir. Family of David Maynard, 74, of Wilmington, Vermont, reported that he had taken his boat out on the reservoir and not returned. His car and empty trailer were located parked near the boat launch area. Police and fire personnel responded and checked the area. Neither David nor his boat were located. After the initial search last night, personnel continued to search the water and surrounding area all day today. Neither David nor his boat were located. The search will resume in the morning.

Involved in the search were members of the Vermont State Police Field Force, Auxiliary Unit, Search and Rescue, and Underwater Recovery Team; Vermont Fish and Game Wardens; U.S. Forrest Service; New York State Police; Wilmington Fire Department; and Whitingham Fire Department. Great River Hydro staff provided support for the search, and the Vermont State Police Victim Services Unit responded to assist the family.

David’s car is a 2002 silver Volkswagen Jetta; the boat is described as a 14-foot blue and white hulled Jon boat with a 20-30 HP engine and black trawling motor on the front.

The state police asks that anyone with information that could aid in this investigation call the Vermont State Police in Shaftsbury at 802-442-5421.

 

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