Berlin Barracks/1st Degree Arson

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3003690

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Alex Comtois

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2025 1040 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Williamstown, VT

VIOLATION: First Degree Arson

 

ACCUSED: Johnathan Scott

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 06/07/2025, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks and Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit responded to a report of a residential fire in Williamstown, Vermont.  Investigation revealed Johnathan intentionally lit the fire, causing damage to the residence located on Lyford Lane in Williamstown.  Scott was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin State Police Barracks for processing.  Scott was given conditions of release, transported to Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, and cited to appear in Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division on June 9^th, 2025 to answer to the charge of 1^st degree Arson.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/09/2025 1230 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED – Y

BAIL: $25,000

MUG SHOT: Y

 

 

*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 Alex Comtois

Patrol Commander

Troop A – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

(802)229-9191

 

St Johnsbury Barracks / LSA crash - request for information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004842

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Mark Pohlman                       

STATION:  St Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6/2/25 0909 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 25 near the intersection of Cross Road, Topsham

VIOLATION: Leaving the scene of a crash

 

ACCUSED:  unknown at this time                                             

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Graham Lahaye

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 6/2/2025 at approximately 0909 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a crash that occurred on VT Route 25 near Cross Road in Topsham. Investigation revealed Lahaye was travelling west on Route 25 when a blue SUV style vehicle travelling eastbound struck his vehicle and continued travelling east. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

 

The State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the second vehicle and operator involved in this crash. The vehicle was described as a blue SUV / Crossover style vehicle and would have contact damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 748-3111.

 

Sergeant Mark Pohlman

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 25B4004067

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                                 

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: June 7, 2025, at approximately 0014 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Town of Clarendon

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Karl Trujillo

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, Vermont

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual assault.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 9, 2025, at approximately 0014 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, were notified of a family disturbance in the Town of Clarendon. Through investigation, it was determined that Karl Trujillo, had caused pain and/or bodily injury to family or household members. Trujillo was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland barracks for processing. A Judicial Officer was contacted and issued court-ordered conditions of release. Trujillo was cited to appear at Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on June 9, 2025, at 12:30 PM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: June 9, 2025, at 12:30 PM

             

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

 

New Haven Barracks/DUI #2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5002498

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Joshua Gurwicz

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 6/6/25, 22:14 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Dunmore Road, Salisbury, Vermont.

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Lance A. Roby

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 6, 2025, at approximately 2214 hours, Vermont State Police received a complaint of an intoxicated male, who was involved in an altercation at Kampersville Campground in the Town of Salisbury.  Further investigation revealed the operator, later identified as Lance A. Roby (47) of Cavendish left the campground and returned approximately thirty (30) minutes later.  Troopers were able to locate Roby and speak with him regarding the incident.  Roby exhibited indicators of impairment, he was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing.  Roby was later released on a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on June 24, 2025, at 12:30 PM to answer the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/24/2025 12:30 PM

COURT: Addison

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.

 

Sergeant Joseph Szarejko (413)

Vermont State Police

Troop "B" New Haven Barracks

Phone # (802) 388-4919

FAX # (802) 453-7918

Joseph.T.Szarejko@vermont.gov

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3003675

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME:  06/06/2025 at approximately 1937 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N, Berlin, VT

VIOLATIONS:  Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Jennifer Bugos

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Berlin Barracks were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 Northbound near mile marker 47 in the Town of Berlin. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with LIDAR confirming the vehicle’s speed at 97 mph. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Jennifer Bugos (27) of Westford, MA. Bugos was issued a criminal citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 10, 2025, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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.

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25A4004998
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 878-3111

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2025, at approximately 2317 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Anderson St - Barnet, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault – 1st Degree w/ Weapon, Violation of Conditions of Release x2, and Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Andrew Baird
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

VICTIM 1: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

VICTIM 2: (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 June 5, 2025, at approximately 2317 hours, Vermont State Police- St. Johnsbury responded to a report of an assault involving a motor vehicle at a residence on Anderson Street in Barnet, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers located two individuals with visible injuries who reported being struck by a truck operated by Andrew Baird (25). Both individuals sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment.. 

Following investigation, Troopers determined that Baird violated active conditions of release, operated a motor vehicle while his license was criminally suspended, and assaulted two family members with a motor vehicle. Baird was located by Troopers shortly after the incident and taken into custody without incident. 

He was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and later lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Complex (NERCC) without bail. 

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/06/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC
BAIL: Hold 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.

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

Road Closure Springfield

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

Westminster State Police on Behalf of Springfield Police Dept

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

Whitney Rd is impassable in the area of Pleasant Valley Rd due to washout conditions. 

This incident is expected to last for an extended period of time.  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.

 

 

Jennifer Crane

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

 

RE: VT Route 117 / Governor Peck, Richmond

The roadway is now back open, the crash is cleared

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

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

 

From: Gomes, Cullen
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 4:10 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: VT Route 117 / Governor Peck, Richmond

 

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

State Police Williston

 

News Release Roadway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 117, at the intersection of Govener Peck in Richmond VT will be shut down due to a 2 vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last until further notice, tow trucks are en route to clear the crash. 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.

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

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

 

VT Route 117 / Governor Peck, Richmond

State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

State Police Williston

 

News Release Roadway / Traffic Notification

 

VT Route 117, at the intersection of Govener Peck in Richmond VT will be shut down due to a 2 vehicle crash.

 

This incident is expected to last until further notice, tow trucks are en route to clear the crash. 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.

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

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

 

New Haven Barracks/ Petit Larceny/ Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5002461

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Sean Hauter

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 6/3/25, 0100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-22A, Panton

VIOLATIONS:

-Petit larceny (2 counts)

-Unlawful trespass (4 counts)

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Porcaro

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT

 

VICTIM: Jill Wade

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT

 

VICTIM: Phillip Wade

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT

 

VICTIM: Angela Wade

AGE: 64

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT

 

VICTIM: William Wade

AGE: 2/27/59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT

 

VICTIM: Kasey Cavoretto

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Panton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 6/3/25 at approximately 1316 hours, Troopers responded to a report of an overnight theft outside a residence located on VT Route 22A in the Town of Panton. Investigation revealed that morning at approximately 0100 hours, Matthew Porcaro (38) of Vergennes, VT entered four motor vehicles without the lawful consent of the owners and stole items from two of the cars. On 6/6/2025, Porcaro was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

Troopers were assisted in this case by the Vergennes Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/28/25, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

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.

Vermont Drug Task Force / Sale of cocaine

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

DATE/TIME: Friday, June 6, 2025

LOCATION: Windsor, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Joshua J. Morse                                                         

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, Vermont

VIOLATION: Sale of cocaine (x2), a violation of Title 18 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated Section 4231(b)(1)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

As part of an ongoing investigation into the distribution of narcotics in the area of Windsor, Vermont, the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force arrested Joshua J. Morse, 35 of Windsor, on Friday, June 6, 2025. 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 9 Durkee St. in Windsor. The Vermont Drug Task Force investigation involved the use of a confidential informant who purchased cocaine from Morse on two occasions.

 

Morse is currently incarcerated at Southern State Correctional Facility on unrelated charges. As a result, no bail or conditions were requested by the Windsor County State’s Attorney’s Office in this case. Due to his incarceration status, Morse was issued a citation to appear at 8:30 a.m. July 1, 2025, before the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Windsor County. Further, his photo is not available.

The Vermont Drug Task Force thanks the Windsor Police Department for its assistance in these investigations.

 

Morse is being prosecuted by the Windsor County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police, Southeast Narcotics Investigation Unit at 802-722-4600; the tipline, at 844-848-8477; or anonymously by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at 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 Morse’s arraignment.

 

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Vermont Drug Task Force / Fentanyl Trafficking, Transportation of Regulated Drugs into Places of Detention, False Info to Police Officer

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  25H2000348         

STATION:  Headquarters – Vermont Drug Task Force                   

CONTACT#:  802-244-8727

 

DATE/TIME:  5-15-25 at 1605 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  1270 US-5, St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION(S): 

1. Fentanyl – Trafficking 70+mg
2. Transportation of Regulated Drugs into Places of Detention
3. False Information to Police Officer

 

ACCUSED:  Lisa Akey                           

AGE:  41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Bradford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 5/15/25, at approximately 0944 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police arrested Lisa Akey (41) at her residence in Bradford, Vermont, in connection to the suspicious disappearance of 43-year-old Corey Crooker earlier this year. Akey was subsequently transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex located at 1270 US-5, St. Johnsbury, VT, pending an arraignment in Orange County Superior Court.

 

During the intake process at the detention facility, Correctional Officers located contraband on Akey’s person. The substance in Akey’s possession was later determined to be fentanyl. Akey was issued an additional citation, ordering her to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 7/14/25 at 0830 hours to answer for the aforementioned charges.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  7-14-25 at 0830 hours

COURT:  Caledonia 

LODGED:  Yes

BAIL:  N/A

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.

Berlin Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3003656

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan                     

STATION: VSP Berlin          

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/05/2025 at approximately 2117 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westcott Rd, Duxbury

VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Dakota Griswold                                           

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic assault involving Dakota Griswold and two household members. Investigation revealed that Griswold used a handheld stun gun in her assault and caused pain and fear. Griswold was then placed under arrest and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/06/2025 @ 1230 hours     

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $2000

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.

25A2003783- Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child (x2)

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

CASE#: 25A2003783                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Michael Mattuchio

STATION: VSP St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: January 2025

TOWN: Swanton, VT

ACCUSED: Dylan Franolich

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

CHARGES: Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child (x2)

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On May 16th, 2025, the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Vermont Department for Children and Families began an investigation after receiving a report of a report of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child called in by a mandated reporter. 

On June 5th, 2025, Dylan Franolich (27) of Swanton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing. After processing, he appeared before the Franklin County Superior Court to face the aforementioned charges. Following the arraignment, Franolich was transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility and lodged without bail.

No further information is available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: June 5th, 2025 at 1300 hours          

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without

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 the arraignment time.

Detective Sergeant Michael Mattuchio

Bureau of Criminal Investigations A-West

Vermont State Police- St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans VT 05478

Crisis Negotiator 

Phone: 802-524-5993

Fax: 802-527-1150

Email: Michael.Mattuchio@vermont.gov

Williston Barracks / Operating without Owner's Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1003681

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                            

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 26, 2025 / 1303 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Road, Town of Eden

VIOLATION: Operating without Consent of Owner

 

ACCUSED: Jillian Brown                                                

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

VICTIM: Diana Rodgers

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received a complaint from the victim advising Jillian Brown (24) of Eden had taken her vehicle without her permission after an altercation over the keys. Brown eventually returned the vehicle and was cited to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court – Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: July 9, 2024 / 1230 hours            

COURT: Lamoille 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.

New Haven Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B5002469             

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Twamley

STATION: New Haven Barracks         

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/04/25; 0800 Hours

STREET: Ethan Allen Highway

TOWN: New Haven

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Good

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Christopher Wyckoff

AGE: 57

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Outback

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger side (cosmetic)

INJURIES: None

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Harold Tricou

AGE: 58

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2004

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Driver & passenger side (cosmetic)

INJURIES: None

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 4^th, 2025, at approximately 08:00, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on Ethan Allen Highway near Lime Kiln Rd in the town of New Haven. Operator #,1 Christopher Wyckoff (57), was traveling northbound in the traveling lane behind Operator #2, Harold Tricou (58), who was also traveling northbound in the travel lane. The investigation revealed that Wyckoff attempted to overtake Tricou on the left by entering the southbound lane shortly before a commercial tractor trailer unit approached travelling south in the southbound lane. Both Wyckoff and Tricou increased speeds, and Wyckoff veered right, colliding with the driver side of Tricou's vehicle. Tricou veered to the right, side sweeping the guard rail that lined the roadway. Both operators managed to pull off the roadway and stood by for responding troopers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A3003638                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: June 5, 2025, at approximately 1255 hours

STREET: US Route 2

TOWN: Marshfield

CROSS STREETS: John Fowler Rd

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Barbara Colf

AGE: 79

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi

VEHICLE MODEL: Eclipse

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On June 5, 2025, at approximately 1255 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on US Route 2 in Marshfield. Troopers responded to the scene and determined Barbara Colf was operating east when she failed to maintain her lane, striking an electrical pole. Colf was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center for the treatment of suspected minor injuries. Troopers were assisted by the Marshfield Fire Department, Vermont Agency of Transportation, and East Montpelier Ambulance.

Vermont Drug Task Force / Sale of cocaine

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force

 

DATE/TIME: June 1, 2025

VIOLATIONS: Sale of cocaine

LOCATION: Rutland, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Justin Zayas-Sanchez                                   

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Massachusetts

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 1, 2025, Justin Zayas-Sanchez was arrested in Rutland City. His initial arrest was made by the Rutland City Police Department after police learned that Zayas-Sanchez had an extraditable arrest warrant out of North Carolina for statutory rape of a child. Zayas-Sanchez also faces charges of eluding police and assault on a protected professional.

 

After learning of his arrest, the Vermont Drug Task Force cited Zayas-Sanchez on one count of sale of cocaine. This charge stemmed from an earlier drug investigation into Zayas-Sanchez’s distribution of cocaine. At the time of the drug investigation and his subsequent arrest, Zayas-Sanchez was on federal supervised release after being convicted in July 2022 in U.S. District Court for fentanyl trafficking.

 

Zayas-Sanchez is due to appear for arraignment July 7, 2025, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Rutland. Zayas-Sanchez is being prosecuted by the Rutland County State’s Attorney's Office. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101 or submit a tip anonymously via https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

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Royalton Barracks/Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Reckless Endangerment

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2002827

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Mengbei Wang                             

STATION: Royalton Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 04/08/2025 between 1930 to 2000 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 100, Granville, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon; Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Mark S. Balch                                                

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, VT

 

VICTIM: Sonni Martindale

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police received a report of a shooting incident that occurred in early April 2025, on VT RT 100, in the town of Granville, Addison County, Vermont. Subsequent investigation revealed that Mark Balch, aged 34, discharged his firearms recklessly on multiple occasions, with one shot striking the front fender of Martindale’s moving vehicle. Martindale was uninjured in the incident.  Balch was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, on June 9, 2025, at 12:30 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/09/2025, at 1230 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Addison Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

Detective Trooper Mengbei Wang

Bureau of Criminal Investigation-Troop B East

Vermont State Police-Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107

Bethel, VT 05032

(802) 234-9933

(802) 722-4690 (FAX)

Mengbei.wang@vermont.gov