***UPDATE*** Berlin Barracks / Fatal Crash

***UPDATE***

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A3007041                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/5/2025 1717 hours

STREET: Richardson Rd

TOWN: Orange

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Emery Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry Gravel

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Kyle Hunt

AGE: 23   

SEAT BELT? (X)Y/N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive front end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Kaylee Bailey

AGE: 16    

SEAT BELT? Y/(X)N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Kawasaki

VEHICLE MODEL: KLX140

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Extensive front end damage

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to Richardson Rd at the intersection of Emery Rd in Orange for a reported two vehicle crash. Investigation determined Kyle Hunt, (23) of Washington, VT, was driving west bound on Richardson Rd in a Subaru Crosstrek when he turned south in front of a Kawasaki KLX140 dirt bike driving east on Richardson Rd operated by Kaylee Bailey, (16) of Corinth, VT.  There was a head on collision and both vehicles sustained extensive front-end damage.

 

Hunt was not injured in the crash. Bailey was found unresponsive and despite lifesaving efforts she was pronounced deceased on the scene.

 

On February 14, 2026, Kyle Hunt (23) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Orange County Criminal Division on February 25, 2026, at 08:30 AM. The citation relates to charges of Gross Negligent Operation – Death Resulting and Obstruction of Justice.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/25/2026 at 0830 hours   

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.

***Update*** Derby Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A5000711

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                             

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/08/2026 @ approximately 0430 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2003 VT Route 5A in the Town of Westmore, VT

 

ACCUSED #1: Joshua Waterman                                           

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

VIOLATION: Attempted Burglary, Unlawful trespass, Unlawful mischief, Possession of Burglar tools, Habitual Criminal

 

ACCUSED #2: Marcel Cotnoir                                          

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

VIOLATION: Attempted Burglary, Unlawful trespass, Unlawful mischief, Possession of Burglar tools, Habitual Criminal

 

VICTIM: Willoughby Lake Store

CITY, STATE OF BUSINESS: Westmore, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

***Update, 2:50 p.m. Friday, February 2026***

Through investigation, the two males involved in the attempted burglary that took place on the morning of 02/08/2026 at the Willoughby Lake Store have been identified. Troopers out of the St. Johnsbury barracks initiated a traffic stop on the evening of 02/08/2026 on a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the attempted burglary. Troopers located evidence linking them to the attempted burglary at the Willoughby Lake Store. The two males were identified as Joshua Waterman and Marcel Cotnoir. Both males were arrested and lodged at Northeast Correctional Facility on a separate incident. Both males were later criminally cited into the Orleans County Criminal Court on 02/17/2026 at 12:30 pm for the above listed offenses.

***Initial news release, 2:16 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026***

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received report of a possible burglary at the Willoughby Lake Store located at 2003 VT Route 5A in the Town of Westmore. Troopers responded to the store and met with the owner who provided surveillance footage of the incident.

In reviewing the surveillance footage, at approximately 4:30 am, what appears to be a blue in color Subaru Outback pulled into the shoulder of the roadway near the store and two males exited. The two males are then seen attempting to break into the store by utilizing a crowbar and smashing the front door window, however their attempts were unsuccessful. At approximately 4:32 am, both males are then seen returning to the vehicle and leaving the scene.

One male is observed to be wearing loosely fit blue jeans, tan Timberland like boots, a face cover, and a dark colored hoodie. The other male was seen wearing black pants, a red and black jacket, a face cover, and brown work boots. Attached are two still shots of the two males captured in the surveillance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tpr. Handy at Nathan.handy@vermont.gov, or call 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Derby Barracks / First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000808

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                             

STATION: Derby                       

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 @ approximately 0839 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Creek Road in the Town of Craftsbury

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Robert Reil                                               

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT

 

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

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above date and time, The Vermont State Police received report of a family fight that occurred throughout the evening of 02/13/2026 and the morning of 02/14/2026 from a residence located on Creek Road in the Town of Craftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed Reil to have caused serious bodily injury to a family member. Reil was shortly after located and taken into custody without incident. Reil was transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. Reil was later ordered to be held at the Northern State Correction Facility without bail and will be arraigned in the Orleans County Criminal Court on 02/17/2026 at 12:30pm.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orleans County 

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: Held without

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

Daniel Fontaine Media Release update

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5000802

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                          

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/2026 @ 2107 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Fontaine                                             

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, 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 the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT. Investigation revealed Daniel Fontaine caused bodily injury to a household member and placed household members in fear. Fontaine was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 02/17/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026   1230 hours

COURT: Orleans’ Superior Court

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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

New Haven Barracks // DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5000548

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Twamley

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 at approximately 0813 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 125, Ripton, VT

 

VIOLATION(s):

 

-Driving Under the Influence (First Offense)

 

ACCUSED: Jeremiah Bindrum

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 02/14/2026 at approximately 0813 hours, troopers received a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of VT Route 125 and College Cross Rd in Ripton. Upon troopers’ arrival to the scene, the operator was identified as Jeremiah Bindrum. Bindrum exhibited signs of impairment, and upon further investigation, Bindrum was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Bindrum was subsequently transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division of Addison County for 03/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 @ 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.

 

 

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

I 89  is now clear in the Bolton area from all crashes and both lanes should be operational.

Please drive safe and respect the plows

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 11:42 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

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

The other closures have cleared up, however Southbound at mile marker 81 in Willison will be down to one lane while they remove another vehicle.

 

From: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:41 AM
To: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

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Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

The other closures have cleared up, however Southbound at mile marker 81 in Willison will be down to one lane while they remove another vehicle.

 

From: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:41 AM
To: Gomes, Cullen <Cullen.Gomes@vermont.gov>; DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: i 89 North near mm73

 

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

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

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

RE: i 89 North near mm73

89 is down to one lane at mm 68.8 in Bolton on the NB side

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:47 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: i 89 North near mm73

 

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

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

i 89 North near mm73

Traffic alert – I 89 N near mm 73 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 near mile marker 73 area, give or take a couple miles, there are multiple crashes and slide-offs in the area.

This is expected to last approx. for 30min to one hour. All resources are on scene and more are on the way.  Updates will be provided as appropriate. There has not been any formal lane closures yet.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1 Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5000806

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/14/2026 @ 0127

STREET: VT Route 16

TOWN: Barton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Cook Rd

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Andrew Fletcher

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Rogue

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/14/2026 at 0127 hours, the Vermont Fish and Game Wardens located a single motor vehicle crash on VT Route 16 near the intersection of Cook Rd in Barton, VT.  Vermont State Police also responded and identified the operator as Andrew Fletcher.  Fletcher displayed multiple indicators of impairment and after subsequent investigation was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence.  Fletcher was transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and released on a citation.

 

 

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 @ 0830 hours

 

*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 Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov

 

 

Media Release

 STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5000802

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores                          

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/2026 @ 2107 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Daniel Fontaine                                             

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, 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 the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Hartwell Pond Rd Albany, VT. Investigation revealed Daniel Fontaine caused bodily injury to a household member and placed household members in fear. Fontaine was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 02/17/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026   1230 hours

COURT: Orleans’ Superior Court

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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4001073

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 2/14/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland City, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Izayah Bourn

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 2/14/2026, at approximately 0023 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, stopped a motor vehicle on Strongs Avenue in Rutland City after a report of a verbal altercation between the two parties in the car.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Izayah Bourn, 21, of Proctor.

While speaking with Bourn, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for DUI.

 

Bourn was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court on March 2nd, 2026, at 1000 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/2/2026 at 10:00 AM

           

*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.

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1001325

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: February 13^th, 2026 at approximately 2306 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Moose Aly, Johnson

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Aaron M Preston                                               

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 13^th, 2026, at approximately 2306 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT Rt 15 near Moose Aly in Johnson. A vehicle was observed traveling 68mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Aaron Preston, 36, of Johnson. While speaking with Preston, Troopers identified several indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Preston was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on March 4^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: March 4^th, 2026 / 1230 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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  26A4001295

TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/26, at approximately 1601 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  North Concord Rd, Concord, VT

VIOLATION(S): DUI #2

ACCUSED: Francisco Lopez   

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lancaster, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/13/2026, at approximately 1601 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a pickup truck off the roadway on North Concord Road in the Town of Concord, VT.

Upon arrival, Troopers located a white Ford F-150 off the roadway, stuck in a snowbank. The operator was identified as Francisco Lopez (52) of Lancaster, NH. While speaking with Lopez, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

Following further investigation, Lopez was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Lopez was transported to the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and was later issued a citation to appear in Essex County Superior Court at a later date.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/26 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Essex

LODGED: No

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.

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001148                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar

STATION: St. Johnsbury                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/08/2026 @ 1900 hours

STREET: 2777 Scott Hwy

TOWN: Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Church Street

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Light Snow

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Mathew Costa

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV 4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/08/2026 at approximately 1900 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of single-vehicle rollover located on US 302 by Church Street in the Town of Ryegate. Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Mathew Costa (38) of Peacham, VT. While speaking with Costa, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Costa was transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

 

Costa was released from the hospital and subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation and released. He is ordered to appear in Caledonia County Superior court on 02/23/2026 at 0830 hours. 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 0830 AM           

 

 

 

*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 Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury Vermont 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

Derby Barracks / Arrest / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000767

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. James Gallup                            

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/12/2026 / 0631 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Troy Hoagies, VT RT 101, Troy

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED:  Russell Smith                                              

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Troy Hoagies

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/12/2026, at approximately 0631 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a burglary that occurred at the Troy Hoagies located on VT RT 101 in Troy. Troopers responded and learned that a masked male forcefully entered through a window around 0235 hours, earlier that morning. Before leaving, the male stole over $3,000 worth of cigarettes and vapes. After subsequent investigation, the offender was identified as Russell Smith, 45, of Richford, VT. Smith was located in the morning hours of 02/13/2026 and taken into custody and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Smith was later lodged at Northern State Correctional facility on 50,000.00 dollars bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/17/2026 / 1230hours       

COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, Newport

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: 50,000.00 Dollars

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Westminster Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1001261                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 02/13/2026 at approximately 1519 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 Northbound

TOWN: Windsor, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: IAO MM 56.4

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Daniel Goldenberg

AGE: 52

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stamford, CT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Telluride

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/13/2026, at approximately 1519 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 Northbound in the area of Mile Marker 56.4, in the town of Windsor (Windsor County), Vermont. The vehicle was operated by Daniel Goldenberg, 52, of Stamford, Connecticut and there were four additional occupants. Investigation revealed that the vehicle struck a guardrail and the operator lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle spun out and eventually overturned. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The roadway was reduced to one lane while emergency personnel cleared the scene. Twinline Towing removed the vehicle from the roadway. The scene was handled jointly by Windsor Fire and Rescue. The crash remains under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 or email by Marie.Beland@Vermont.gov .  

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

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