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September 29, 2026

New Haven Barracks/ Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B5004204
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Iain Carr
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

DATE/TIME: 9/29/2026, 0131 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: N Orwell Rd, Orwell, VT
VIOLATIONS:
-Persons prohibited from possessing firearms
-Reckless endangerment
ACCUSED: Daniel Susco
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 9/29/2026 at approximately 0131 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance at a residence located on North Orwell Road in the Town of Orwell. Investigation revealed Daniel Susco (46) of Orwell, VT, recklessly fired a gun while being prohibited from possessing firearms. Susco was placed into custody, and his firearms were seized. Susco was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/9/2026, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
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.

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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To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
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

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

Derby Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

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.

 

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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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Vermont State Police release name of trooper who died after suffering ...

 

 

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

                Matthew.Daley@vermont.gov

 

            Oct 2nd – Oct 4th   

Captain Debra Munson

               Debra.Munson@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lieutenant Eric Albright

Eric.Albright@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

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:35 PM
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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.

 

 

 

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Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:11 PM
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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

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov

 


 

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.

 

 

 

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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.

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.