STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A4010561
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 10/25/2025 at approximately 0121 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 48 Eastern Ave, Saint Johnsbury, VT
ACCUSED: Michelle Churchill
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, VT
VIOLATION:
- DUI – Drugs
- Possession of Heroin
- Impeding
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on patrol in the town of St. Johnsbury VT when an operator later identified as Churchill (40) was slumped at the wheel of a running motor vehicle. While speaking with Churchill, indicators of impairment were detected. Further investigation revealed, Churchill was in possession of heroin and attempted to hinder the investigation of such. Churchill was arrested and was then transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Churchill was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 2/9/2026 at 0830 hours and was released.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 2/9/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED – N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.
Trooper Nathan Rode
Vermont State Police
1068 US Route 5, Suite #1
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Barracks: 802-748-3111
Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov
