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September 29, 2026
New Haven Barracks/ Multiple Charges
Derby Barracks / Grand Larceny / Unlawful Trespass / Unlawful Mischief
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#:26A5005318
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Richard
Berlandy
STATION:
Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 @ 0745
Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Sterling
College
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny,
Unlawful Mischief, Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Jack
Sawyer
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Craftsbury, VT
VICTIM: Sterling College
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Craftsbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time,
the Vermont State Police received a report of a burglary from Sterling College.
Investigations led Troopers to arrest Jack Sawyer of Craftsbury and execute
search warrants of several properties with which he was affiliated. Several
stolen items were recovered and returned to Sterling College. Sawyer was
transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks where he was processed
and later lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility on $1500 Bond.
Sawyer was issued a citation for Orleans County Superior Court for 09/29/2026
at 12:30 pm.
Other property belonging to
Sterling College is still unaccounted for and anyone with information regarding
the incident is asked to contact Trooper Richard Berlandy at 802-334-8881 or Richard.Berlandy@vermont.gov
Anonymous tips may also be
submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit
or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME:
09/29/2026 @ 12:30
PM
COURT: Orleans County
Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION:
Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1500
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE
*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: Partial Lane Closure - Interstate 91 South Bound at mile marker 82, Thetford
This incident has been
cleared, and the roadway is back open for travel.
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Subject: Partial Lane Closure - Interstate 91 South Bound at mile marker
82, Thetford
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury Barracks
Interstate 91, southbound, at
mile marker 82 will be down to one lane open(passing lane is open, driving lane
is closed) to remove a trailer following a crash. This is in Thetford,
between exits 13 and 14. The crash is about 4 miles south from exit 14. There
is currently no estimate on the duration of this closure. Northbound
traffic should not be affected.
Specific details on the
incident are not yet available although no injuries were reported.
Thank you for your patience and
please drive safely.
Partial Lane Closure - Interstate 91 South Bound at mile marker 82, Thetford
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury Barracks
Interstate 91, southbound, at
mile marker 82 will be down to one lane open(passing lane is open, driving lane
is closed) to remove a trailer following a crash. This is in Thetford,
between exits 13 and 14. The crash is about 4 miles south from exit 14. There
is currently no estimate on the duration of this closure. Northbound
traffic should not be affected.
Specific details on the
incident are not yet available although no injuries were reported.
Thank you for your patience and
please drive safely.
Derby Barracks/ DUI #1
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005463
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Anthony
Rice
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 @ 0031 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100/VT Route 105, Newport
Center, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Kelsey Davis
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient, Newport
VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 09/22/2026 at
approximately 0031 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified about a single
vehicle crash into a guardrail at the intersection of VT Route 100 and VT Route
105 in the Town of Newport Center, VT. State Police identified the operator as,
Kelsey Davis, 39 of Newport, VT. During investigation, Troopers
observed Davis to have multiple indicators of impairment. Davis was
subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Derby
Barracks for further processing. Davis was later issued a citation to appear in
court for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 @ 0830 hrs
COURT: Orleans Superior Court - Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4010033
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at 1709 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Parker Rd, Vershire, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2
ACCUSED: Patrick Southworth
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vershire, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/28/2026 at approximately 1709, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks began an investigation into a call of service that occurred on Parker Rd in the Town of Vershire, Vermont. Investigation revealed Patrick Southworth had violated his Court ordered 24-hour curfew and operated a motor vehicle to the scene. Southworth was arrested for Violation of Conditions of Release and transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing. He was issued a criminal citation and transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex, where he is being lodged on $500 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/29/2026 at 1230 for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $500
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 Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3
September 28, 2026
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault & Criminal Threatening
VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE: 26A4010038
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff
Station: St. Johnsbury Barracks
Contact: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at approximately 1808 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault & Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Joseph Plante
AGE: 28
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names
of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 09/28/2026, at approximately 1808 hours, Troopers from
the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks were advised of a domestic
altercation on Kate Street in the Town of Lyndon, Vermont. The investigation
determined that Joseph Plante (28) of Lyndon, Vermont had threatened and caused
pain to a family or household member. Plante was placed under arrest and
transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks. Plante was
processed and released on a criminal citation to appear in Caledonia County
Superior Court- Criminal Division on 09/29/2026 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 at 1230
hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
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
the arraignment time.
Trooper
Riley Fenoff
Vermont
State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5
#1
St.
Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802)
748-3111
New Haven Barracks / DUI Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B5004166
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 9/25/26, at 2249 hours.
STREET: Lapham Bay Rd
TOWN: Shoreham
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N Cream Hill Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Dylan Aker
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chittenden, VT
VIOLATION: DUI #1
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front End, Totaled
INJURIES: Moderate
HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 9/25/26 at approximately 2249 hours, Troopers from the New
Haven Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Lapham Bay Rd
in the Town of Shoreham. Troopers arrived on scene and identified the single
occupant and operator as Dylan Aker (20). Troopers identified signs of
impairment while speaking with Aker. Aker was transported to UVM Medical Center
for moderate injuries, where he was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI.
Aker was later released and issued a citation to appear in Addison County
Superior Court – Criminal Division.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the Shoreham Fire Department,
Middlebury Regional Ambulance Service, and Snow and Tow towing.
VCVC(s): Pending
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/9/26, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*Please note that the court date and time are subject to change at
the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm
arraignment time.
VSP BCI Troop B East - Westminster / Death investigation involving inmate
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26B1008542
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Kelsey Knapp & Detective Cody Allison
STATION: Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop B East – Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 10:41 AM , September 27, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility, Springfield, Vermont
INCIDENT TYPE: Death investigation
VICTIM: Trevis Gembarowski
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of Trevis Gembarowski, 44, of Brattleboro, Vermont, who experienced a medical emergency while attended by Department of Corrections staff at about 9:48 AM on September 27, 2026. Department of Corrections staff called for emergency medical services to respond to the facility while attempting life-saving measures. Gembarowski was pronounced deceased at the facility at about 10:19 a.m. The Department of Corrections then notified the Vermont State Police that Gembarowski was pronounced dead. An autopsy was performed at the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington on September 28, 2026, to determine the cause and manner of death. The cause and manner of death results however are pending toxicology results.
Per standard protocol for deaths involving inmates, a detective from the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations was assigned to the case and responded to the prison to begin an investigation. The death does not appear to be suspicious. Gembarowski had been in the Department of Corrections custody since September 26, 2026.
No additional information is currently available. The investigation is ongoing, and the Vermont State Police will provide updates when possible. Further questions should be directed to the Department of Corrections.
Westminster Barracks / DUI Crash
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1008536
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026 at 2030 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Thompsonburg Road, Londonderry, (Windham County), Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal
ACCUSED: Alisha M. Scudder
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Thompsonburg Road in the town of Londonderry (Windham County), VT. Troopers on scene identified the operator as Alisha M. Scudder, 33, of Londonderry, VT. During the investigation, indicators of impairment were observed. Scudder was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. Scudder was released with a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham 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.
Trooper Kieran McManus
Vermont State Police
Troop B - Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 722-4600
Derby Barracks / DUI
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005532
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881
DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 @ approximately 0000 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 105 in the Town of North Troy
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Jabari Carr
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 25, 2026, at approximately 0000 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a pickup truck operating in a negligent manner on South Street in the Village of North Troy.
Shortly thereafter, troopers located the pickup truck traveling east on VT Route 105 in the Village of North Troy. While following the vehicle, troopers observed a marked lanes violation and initiated a traffic stop.
The operator was identified as Jabari Carr (19) of Sutton, VT. While speaking with Carr, troopers observed indicators of impairment. Carr was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing.
At the conclusion of processing, Carr was released with a citation to appear in Orleans County Criminal Court on October 13, 2026, to answer to the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 @ 0800 hours
COURT: Orleans
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.
St. Albans Barracks / Request for Public Assistance / Littering on Rail Trail in Sheldon
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2006441
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Lt. Mike Kamerling / David Murrish (ANR)
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993
DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail
VIOLATION: Littering
ACCUSED: Unknown/ under investigation
VICTIM: State of Vermont / Agency of Transportation
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Vermont State Police and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation are investigating after VTrans personnel discovered a large quantity of trash, scrap metal and other waste/rubbish located along the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail in the town of Sheldon, adjacent to Sweet Hollow Road. The majority of the waste appears to have come from adjoining properties and was placed along the edge of the rail trail. Along with substantial cleanup costs, the unsightly waste poses safety and environmental concerns.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police or Agency of Natural Resources.
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Shaftsbury Barracks / Unlawful Trespass
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005298
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: 09/26/2026 | 1141 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Sandgate, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Michael D. Barrieau
AGE: 69
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT
VICTIM: Christan E. Frenke
AGE: 51
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 28, 2026, the Vermont State Police was notified that Michael D. Barrieau (69) had violated an active trespass order. Video footage presented by Christan E. Frenke (51) showed Barrieau entering his property on September 26th, 2026. Barrieau was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on November 30th, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/30/2026 | 0830 Hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NO
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.
--
Trooper Michael Arel
Vermont State Police
“B” Troop – Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-5421
VT State Police - Watch Commander schedule: Sept 28th - Oct 4th
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of September 28th – October 4th
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
Sept 28th – Oct 1st
Captain Matt Daley
Oct 2nd – Oct 4th
Captain Debra Munson
Watch Commander – South
Lieutenant Eric Albright
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
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Offenders, In-State Warrants
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4009993
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper
Riley Fenoff
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: September 27, 2026, at
1530 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Newbury,
Vermont
VIOLATION: In-State Warrants
ACCUSED: Keith Ingalls
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Newbury, VT.
ACCUSED: Crystal Reynolds
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Newbury, VT.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September
27, 2026 at approximately 1530 hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury
Barracks were notified of an altercation at a residence in the Town of Newbury,
Vermont. Troopers arrived on scene and located Keith Ingalls (40) and Crystal
Reynolds (44) and both were known to have active in-state warrants out for
their arrest. Ingalls was issued a citation to appear at Orange County Superior
Court - Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 1230 hours, and Reynolds
was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Reynolds was
later transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex for lack of $100.00
bail and was issued a citation to appear at Orange County Superior Court -
Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at
1230 hours.
COURT: Orange County
LODGED - LOCATION: NECC
BAIL: $100.00
MUGSHOT: 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
Riley Fenoff
Vermont
State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5
#1
St.
Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802)
748-3111
Traffic Alert - I 89 S, Winooski
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S, Winooski has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 90.2 due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours. Specific details are not
yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.
Please drive carefully.
September 27, 2026
UPDATE - Traffic Alert - ROAD OPEN - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport
At this time, both lanes of VT Route 22A in Bridport north
of Rattlin Bridge Road have been fully reopened.
Please continue to drive carefully.
From: Heider, Lisa via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:35 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: UPDATE - Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge
Rd in Bridport (ONE LANE OPEN)
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Bridport Fire Department has reopened one lane for thru
traffic for this incident on VT Route 22A in Bridport north of Rattlin Bridge
Rd. GMP is on scene making assessments. Updates will follow as they are
received.
Please drive carefully.
From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in
Bridport
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed
in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A due to a
crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.
Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as
appropriate.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.
Please drive carefully.
Westminster Barracks / DUI
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1008543
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric
Clemens
STATION:
Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 09/27/2026 at approximately 11:23 AM
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 S, Westminster
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Ethan R. Illingworth
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/27/26 at approximately 1123
hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police observed a motor vehicle
violation and conducted a traffic stop. The operator was identified as
29-year-old Ethan R. Illingworth. After a subsequent investigation, Illingworth
was taken into custody for the suspicion of DUI. Illingworth was transported to
the Westminster Barracks, where he was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont
Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 10/13/2026 at 0830 hours to answer
the charge of DUI.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026 8:30
AM
COURT: Windham
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 Eric Clemens
VSP Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802)722-4600
UPDATE - Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport (ONE LANE OPEN)
Bridport Fire Department has reopened one lane for thru traffic for this incident on VT Route 22A in Bridport north of Rattlin Bridge Rd. GMP is on scene making assessments. Updates will follow as they are received.
Please drive carefully.
From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport
EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.
Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident. Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes. Please drive carefully.
Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3008054
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: September 27, 2026, at approximately 1530 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N MM 47.6, Berlin, VT
VIOLATION(S): Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Ethan Bailey
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alexandria, VA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were conducting speed enforcement on I 89 N near mile marker 47.6 in the Town of Berlin when they observed a vehicle traveling 98 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and the operator was identified as Ethan Bailey (21) of Alexandria, VA. Bailey was issued a criminal citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 12, 2026, at 8:30 am to answer to the above charge. Bailey was also issued civil ticket which upon conviction carries a penalty of $502 and two points.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/12/2026 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.