Royalton Barracks / DUI

TATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

     

CASE#: 25B2003474

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                        

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: June 24, 2025 at approximately 0137 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 southbound, mile marker 5.6, Hartford VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Weldon King

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police, Royalton Barracks, checked on a disabled vehicle on I89 S, mm 5.6, Hartford VT. The operator was identified as Weldon King (35). Investigation revealed that King failed to maintain his lane and departed the roadway, striking a delineator near mm 10. Throughout the investigation, King was displaying signs of impairment. King was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Hartford Police Department for processing. King was issued a citation to answer to the above charge and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 08, 2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N /A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005516

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Tpr. Skiff                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/25 at approximately 2035 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sylvain Road, St. Johnsbury VT

VIOLATION: DUI- Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Christina Thompson                                               

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle with an unresponsive occupant. Upon arrival of EMS the vehicle left the scene. Troopers later observed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The operator, Christina Thompson of St. Johnsbury displayed several indicators of impairment and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Thompson was transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Superior Court for the aforementioned charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/25 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT:

 

 

 

 

*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

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005547

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Tpr. Skiff                            

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/25 @ approximately 2155 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 N, Mile Marker 125, Barnet VT

VIOLATION: DUI #3, Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment, Cruelty to a Child, Ignition Interlock Required, and VCOR. 

 

ACCUSED: Shannon Rios                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury VT

 

VICTIM: Juvenile

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 06/23/25 at approximately 2155 hours, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury was conducting routine patrol when a vehicle was observed on Interstate 91 Northbound operating at high speeds in a negligent manner. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Shannon Rios of St. Johnsbury. After investigation and observation of several indicators of impairment, Rios was placed under arrest for the aforementioned charges. Rios was transported and processed at the St. Johnsbury Barracks and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Superior Court. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/25 at 0830 hours.           

COURT: Caledonia

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.

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1004135

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brian Jordan                         

STATION: VSP- Westminster                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 6/10/25 @ 1950 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cavendish, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED: Jessica Buswell

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/10/25 at approximately 1950 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a residence in Cavendish for an intoxicated female who was in a physical altercation with family members and damaging vehicles. Troopers were able to locate the female walking in the roadway close to the residence. The female was heavily intoxicated and resisted Troopers when being taken into police custody. The female was charged with Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 7/08/25 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5002559

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at 1745 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Little Chicago Road

TOWN/STATE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Brittany L. Fitzgerald

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: Impersonating Another In An Application, Or Aiding An Applicant By False Representation

 

ACCUSED: Alexis Lynne Fitzgerald

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: Violations Of Conditions Of Release

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1745 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Little Chicago Road in the Town of Ferrisburgh. Through investigation, Troopers discovered Brittany L. Fitzgerald (34) of Rutland City, Vermont had registered a vehicle using a name that was not her own. Brittany L. Fitzgerald was not one of the occupants of the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop.

 

Brittany L. Fitzgerald was located on June 23, 2025, and cited to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 25, 2025, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of impersonating another in an application, or aiding by false representation.

 

Further investigation revealed Alexis Lynne Fitzgerald (26) of Rutland City, Vermont had violated her court ordered conditions of release at the time of the traffic stop. Alexis Lynne Fitzgerald was cited to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 18, 2025, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of violations of conditions of release.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Rutland City Police Department.

 

ACCUSED: Brittany L. Fitzgerald

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

ACCUSED: Alexis Lynne Fitzgerald

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District 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. 

 

Westminster Barracks / Arrest on Warrant & License Required

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1004539

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado

STATION: Westminster              

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2025, 1710 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91 North / Mile marker 12, Brattleboro, VT

 

ACCUSED: Jonathon Cartin

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

VIOLATION: License Required

 

ACCUSED: Jillian Taylor

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Grafton, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/23/2025 at approximately 1710 hours, a Trooper assigned to the Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 Northbound near mile marker 12 in the town of Brattleboro after observing a motor vehicle violation. It was determined that the operator, Jonathan G. Cartin (60), was driving without a license. Through investigation, it was determined that the passenger, Jillian Taylor (41), had an active arrest warrant.

 

Taylor was arrested without incident and transported to the Westminster Barracks and later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $50 bail and is to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 06/24/2025 at 1230 hours. Cartin was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior Court on 07/22/2025 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of License Required.  

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  06/24/2025 at 1230 hours (Taylor), 07/22/2025 at 0830 hours (Cartin)

COURT: Windham County

LODGED - LOCATION:  Southern State Correctional Facility (Taylor)

BAIL: $50 (Taylor)

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 25A2004354

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/2025 at approximately 1800 hours

LOCATION: School Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant x3

 

ACCUSED: Rene Robitaille                                                                        

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 23^rd, 2025, at approximately 1800 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks executed a search warrant of a residence on School Street in the Town of Richford to effect the arrest of Rene Robitaille (42) of Richford, VT. Robitaille was known by Troopers to have multiple active warrants for his arrest.

 

Robitaille’s arrest warrants were for the initial charges of:

 

13 VSA 1024(a)(5) Felony 1 ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED WITH DEADLY WEAPON

13 VSA 1044(a)(2)(B) Felony 1 SECOND DEGREE AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT - PRIOR CONVICTION UNDER S. 1042

23 VSA 1133(b)(1) Misdemeanor 1 ELUDING LEO

 

Robitaille was placed under arrest by Troopers during the execution of the search warrant.  Robitaille was then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $5,400 bail. Robitaille was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 24^th, 2025, at 1300 hours for the charges related to the arrest warrants.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/24/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $5,400

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4005461                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/21/25 at 1228 hours

STREET: US Route 5

TOWN: Newbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Evergreen Drive

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear           

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Andrew Burke

AGE: 56

SEAT BELT?: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Andover, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to passenger side of vehicle.

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: David Bent

AGE: 75

SEAT BELT?: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Braintree, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1974

VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson

VEHICLE MODEL: MC

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major front end and right-side damage.

INJURIES: Yes – stable condition.

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury barracks responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash between a motorcycle and truck at the intersection of US Route 5 and Evergreen Drive in the Town of Newbury, Vermont.

 

Troopers arrived on scene after FD and EMS and located and identified the operator of vehicle #1 as Andrew Burke (56) of Andover, MA. Burke did not suffer any injuries, and his vehicle was still operational. The operator of vehicle #2 was identified as David Bent (75) of Braintree, VT. Bent was transported by EMS to Cottage Hospital for injuries sustained from the crash and was later transported to DHMC. Bent remains in stable condition at DHMC. Further investigation revealed that at the time of the crash, Burke was attempting to make a left hand turn off of US Route 5 and onto Evergreen Drive when his vehicle was struck by Bent who was traveling north on US Route 5. Investigation is still ongoing however speed nor impairment appear to be factors.

 

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 Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

Berlin Barracks / Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004170

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Berlin                   

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: June 23, 2025 at approximately 0952 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 47.6

VIOLATION:

• Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Zina Ahmed                                              

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Beverly, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 23, 2025 at approximately 0952 hours the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle travelling north on Interstate 89 near mile marker 47.6 in the town of Berlin, at a speed well in excess of the posted 65 miles per hour. RADAR confirmed the speed at 105 miles per hour. A motor vehicle stop was conducted, and the operator was identified by her Massachusetts license as Zina Ahmed (22) of Beverly, MA.

 

Ahmed was issued a citation to appear at the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Negligent Operation. Ahmed was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for Title 23 Section 1004- Interstate Speed which carries a penalty of 2 points and a waiver amount of $599.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: July 31, 2025 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington

 

*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 State Police Watch Commander schedule, June 23-29, 2025

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of June 23-29, 2025. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Thomas Howard

thomas.howard@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Tyson Kinney

tyson.kinney@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #5 & DLS #3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3002411

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/2025 / 1855 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Shaftsbury State Park

VIOLATION: DUI #5 & DLS #3

 

ACCUSED: Mark A. McIntire

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

VICTIM: N/A

AGE: N/A

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time Troopers at Lake Shaftsbury State Park observed Mark A. McIntire operating and attempted to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. It was discovered the McIntire was in operation of a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and was showing signs of alcohol impairment. McIntire was arrested for suspicion of DUI and brought back to the barracks for processing. McIntire was issued a citation to appear in the Bennington County Superior Court to answer to the above-mentioned charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

Re: Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire

Roadway is now back open. 

Please drive carefully. 

 

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From: Breadmore, Jamie via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:45 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Albans Barracks

 

Vt Route 105E near horseshoe Rd, Berkshire is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. 

 

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.

Jaime Breadmore

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II,CTO

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173

Berlin Barracks- Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3004161

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Skylar Velasquez                           

STATION: VSP-Berlin Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 6/22/25 @ 1824

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Orange Rd, Washington

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Willing                                             

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/22/25 at approximately 1824 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a family fight at a residence on East Orange Rd in Washington. While on scene, a vandalism was reported by nearby residents. Subsequent investigation revealed that Benjamin Willing caused damage to another individuals property. Willing was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division on 8/12/25 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/12/25 @ 0830          

COURT: Orange 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/Sobriety Checkpoints

The New Haven Barracks and other law enforcement agencies in Addison County will be conducting DUI sobriety checkpoints during the week of July 1, 2025. These checkpoints are focused on people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Vermonters are urged to use a designated driver when necessary.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Road Closure Rte 105E Berkshire

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St Albans Barracks

 

Vt Route 105E near horseshoe Rd, Berkshire is closed due to a motor vehicle accident. 

 

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.

Jaime Breadmore

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II,CTO

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173

Berlin Barracks/ Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A3003785

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper John Gildea                         

STATION: VSP- Berlin                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 6/10/25 @ 1853  hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 24 ID White Ave, Northfield, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Joel Banash

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berlin,  VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 6/10/25 at approximately 1850 hours, Trooper's from the Berlin Barracks responded to area of Norwich University in Northfield for a report of a suspicious male grabbing people near the gym. Subsequent investigation led to the male identified as, Joel Banash, being taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct and issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court- Criminal Division.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/26/25 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court- 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.

 

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper John Gildea

Vermont State Police – Berlin

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, Vermont

Phone: (802) 229-9191

Fax: (802) 229-2648

Update No. 1: New Haven Barracks / Death investigation - victim identified

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B5002736

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes

STATION: New Haven Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: About 5:18 p.m. Saturday, June 21

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bartlett Falls, Lincoln Road, Bristol, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation

 

VICTIM: Eljak Menjwak

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The victim in this incident is identified at 18-year-old Eljak Menjwak of Burlington.

 

 

***Initial news release, 12:25 a.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a drowning that occurred Saturday afternoon, June 21, 2025, in Bristol. The victim is an 18-year-old man from Burlington, Vermont.

 

The incident occurred at about 5:10 p.m. when the victim jumped from Bartlett Falls on the New Haven River off Lincoln Road and immediately began to struggle in the water. Bystanders were unable to pull him from the river. Multiple fire and rescue agencies responded to emergency calls, including technical rescue, and the victim's body was recovered from the water at about 8 p.m. Members of Bristol Rescue pronounced him deceased on scene. There are no indications this incident is suspicious.

 

The victim's body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. VSP will withhold the name of the deceased until after notification of relatives.

 

No additional details are available at this time.

 

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Rutland Barracks / Operating without Owner's Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B4004428

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek                            

STATION: Rutland Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

DATE/TIME: 06/19/25 at 2158 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 31, Poultney

VIOLATION: Operating W/O Owner's Consent, Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Paul Beckley                                                

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

VICTIM: Carl Gilbert

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mashantucket, CT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Poultney. At this time, Officers with Castleton Police Department and Fair Haven Police Department were investigating a separate incident when they came across the vehicle in Castleton. Investigation into the incident led to the arrest of Paul Beckley (56) for operating the vehicle without owner's consent. Beckley was also found to be operating with a criminally suspended license. He was located and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 08/04/2025 at 1000 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/04/2025 at 1000 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland 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.

Tpr. Timothy Alibozek

Vermont State Police

Crash Reconstruction Team

Rutland Barracks

124 State Place

Rutland, VT

Barracks – 802-773-9101

 

New Haven Barracks / Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B5002740

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Taylor Demick                           

STATION: VSP New Haven              

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

ACCUSED: Aaron D. Clements                                        

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

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 June 21, 2025, at approximately 2238 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks responded to a reported altercation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Vermont Route 17 in the Town of New Haven. Through investigation, Troopers determined Aaron D. Clements (33) caused bodily injury to a household member.

 

Clements was taken into custody for domestic assault and transported to the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Clements was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $25,000 bail and issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal division on June 23, 2025.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/2025, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $25,000

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.