Derby Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000540

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard                            

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 1/30/2026 1741 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Coulter St, Derby Line, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Shane Lontine                                              

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police attempted to locate Shane Lontine regarding an unrelated incident at a residence in Derby Line, VT. Lontine was not located at the residence, in violation of a curfew at the residence imposed by Court ordered conditions of release. Lontine was located a short time later at another residence in Derby Line. Lontine was issued a flash citation to appear in Orleans Criminal Court on 2/2/2026 at 12:30PM to be arraigned on a charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/2/2026 1230PM          

COURT: Orleans Criminal Court

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.

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

Derby Barracks / First degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000553

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                             

STATION: Derby                       

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/31/2026@ approximately 0700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sylvester Drive in the Town of Coventry 

VIOLATION: Two counts of First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Seth Monfette                                               

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, 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 on the evening of 01/30/2026 from a residence located on Sylvester Drive in the Town of Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed Monfette to have caused serious bodily injury to a family member. Monfette was shortly after located and taken into custody without incident. Monfette was transported to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. Monfette 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 02/02/2026 at 12:30pm.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

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

Derby Barracks / Fatal Snowmobile Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A5000572                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Joshua Mikkola

STATION: Derby                                         

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/31/2026 / 1255 hours

STREET: VAST Trail 2001

TOWN: Brighton

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Meadow Street

WEATHER: Cloudy        

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Groomed/Fair Condition

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Laurie Jackson

AGE: 50

HELMET? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctorsville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Skidoo

VEHICLE MODEL: Renegade

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital, Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 01/31/2026, at approximately 1255 hours, the Vermont State Police was advised of a snowmobile crash resulting in serious injury on VAST Trail 2001 in the Town of Brighton, VT. The female operator, later identified as Laurie Jackson, 50, of Proctorsville VT was transported by Newport EMS to North Country Hospital located in Newport, Vermont where she was later pronounced deceased after life-saving measures.

 

Investigation revealed Jackson was traveling north on VAST Trail 2001 near Meadow Street in Brighton and failed to negotiate a left-hand turn, driving off trail to the right where the snowmobile struck a group of trees. The snowmobile sustained significant damage to the front end.

 

In addition to Newport EMS, Brighton Fire and Department of Motor Vehicles assisted on scene.

 

 

 

Derby Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000554

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sgt. Joshua Mikkola                           

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/31/2026 / 0906 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: School Road, Holland

VIOLATION: Wanted Person

 

ACCUSED: Nicole Merrill                                       

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Holland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/31/2026, at approximately 0906 hours, a trooper with the Vermont State Police located Nicole Merrill, 37, of Holland at a residence on School Road in Holland. Merrill had an active warrant for her arrest. Merrill was taken into custody and transported to Northern State Correctional Facility. In review, she was wanted for failure to appear for charges of DUI- Drug and Cruelty to a Child with a bail amount of $200.00.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / LSA Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3000367                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                        

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 01/31/26 at 0458 Hours

STREET: Sunderland Hill Rd 

TOWN: Sunderland

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Roaring Branch Rd 

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jonathon O. Iris

AGE: 27    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sunderland, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving a Scene of an Accident

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 01/31/26 at approximately 0458 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was notified of a single vehicle crash in the area of Sunderland Hill Rd in the Town of Sunderland, VT. It was reported that no one was with the vehicle.

 

An investigation into the crash revealed that the operator was Jonathon O. Iris (27). Iris had caused damage to a homeowner's property. Iris was located later and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on 03/30/26 at 0830 hours to answer the charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident. 

 

LODGED-LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Bennington

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026   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.

Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash / DUI #1

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

       

CASE#: 26A3000787

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka                            

STATION:  Berlin Barracks

CONTACT#: 802.229.9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/31/2026 at approximately 0102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 S, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1:

OPERATOR: Erik Raymond

AGE: 50

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shelburne, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Mazda

VEHICLE MODEL: CX-5

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on I 89 S in the Town of Berlin. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Erik Raymond (50) of Shelburne, VT. Troopers observed signs of impairment and subsequently arrested Raymond for suspicion of DUI. He was processed at the Berlin Barracks and later released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 19, 2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  February 19, 2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

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.

Derby Barracks / Vandalism / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE/Request for Information

       

CASE#: 26A5000012

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                          

STATION: Derby                    

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: Between 1/1/26 and 1/3/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: Trail head parking lot at the top of VT RT 242 in Westfield

VIOLATION: Vandalism

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/1/26 and 1/3/26, the Vermont State Police received similar reports that vehicles were being vandalized in the trail head parking lot at the top of VT RT 242 in the town of Westfield. The State Police learned only two vehicles had been damaged at this time. Through investigation it appeared that the windshields of both vehicles had been repeatedly smashed with a blunt object puncturing and shattering the windshields. The State Police requests that anyone with information about these incidents to call the State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or leave and anonymous tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit

DERBY BARRACKS / TWO VEHICLE CRASH / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:             26A5000514

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/29/2026 at 2130 hours

STREET: CREEK RD

TOWN: ALBANY

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: KINGDOM RD

WEATHER: SNOWING

ROAD CONDITIONS:  SNOW COVERED

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: BRITTANY RITCHIE

AGE: 36

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: RUTLAND CITY, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: ACURA

VEHICLE MODEL: TL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: SIDE AND REAR END DAMAGE

INJURIES: NONE

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: SHANNON DANAHER

AGE: 38

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: ALBANY, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: KIA

VEHICLE MODEL: CARNIVAL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: FRONT END DAMAGE

INJURIES: MINOR

HOSPITAL: NORTH COUNTRY

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 01/29/2026 at 2125 hours, the Vermont State Police received a call about a two-car crash at the intersection of Creek Rd and Kingdom Rd in Albany, VT. The Vermont State Police, Albany Fire Department, and Orleans Ambulance Services responded to the crash. Troopers identified the operators as Brittany Ritchie and Shannon Danaher. Danaher and her passengers received minor injuries during the crash and were transported to North Country Hospital. No injuries were reported in Ritchie’s vehicle.

 

Investigations revealed Ritchie failed to yield right of way at a stop sign and crashed into Danaher’s vehicle, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1048(b) failure to yield at a stop sign. Ritchie was issued a VCVC for the above violation.

A passenger of Ritchie’s vehicle was identified as Adam Tatro. Investigations revealed Tatro was in violation of his court ordered conditions of release and was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on 03/24/2026 at 0830 hours. 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 7118808, T23 VSA 1048(b)

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026     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.

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI #2

VSP News Release- DUI #2

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000785

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                             

STATION: Berlin                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/30/2026 2300

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 100 / Guptil Rd

TOWN: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Sydney Copp                                               

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, VSP Berlin Troopers were conducting a patrol in the town of Waterbury, Vermont. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as 46-year-old Sydney Copp. During the traffic stop, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Copp was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Copp was released with a citation to appear for the above offense on 02/19/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/19/2026 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N     

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1009693

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Michael Foley                        

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: December 9^th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tanner Rd, Cambridge

VIOLATION: Burglary, Grand Larceny, False Pretenses

 

ACCUSED: Andrea Teague                                             

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, VT

 

VICTIM: Judith Gates

AGE: 86

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On December 9^th, 2025, the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks received a report of fraud from Judith Gates, 86, of Cambridge. Investigation revealed that her granddaughter, Andrea Teague, 34, of Bakersfield, had broken into Gates’ residence, stolen a checkbook, and written herself $13,950 in false checks.

 

It was determined that North Country Federal Credit Union of Richford had found several checks to be fraudulent and provided surveillance footage of Teague attempting to cash them.

 

Teague was issued a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on February 18^th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charges of Burglary, Grand Larceny, and False Pretenses.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: February 18^th, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille

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 / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

26B5000376

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 01/30/2026 at 1652 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Road / Vermont Route 116

TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Scott E. Mullins

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lincoln, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: Whitney L. Gorton

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lincoln, Vermont

VIOLATIONS: Negligent Operation

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 30^th, 2026, at approximately 1652 hours, the Vermont State Police received a late-reported assault that occurred on Lincoln Road near the intersection with Vermont Route 116 in the Town of Bristol. During the course of the investigation, Troopers learned Scott E. Mullins (30) of Lincoln, Vermont, engaged in violent, tumultuous, and threatening behavior and caused another to be in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Troopers also learned Whitney L. Gorton (58) of Lincoln, Vermont, operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.

 

Mullins was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 16^th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct. Gorton was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 16^th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of negligent operation.

 

ACCUSED: Scott E. Mullins

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

ACCUSED: Whitney L. Gorton

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison 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 No. 1: St. Johnsbury Barracks / Apprehension of fleeing suspect – multiple charges filed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A4000888                           

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 1/30/2026 at approximately 1240 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Exit 18, Barnet, VT

VIOLATIONS: Fugitive from justice, grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude a police officer, and aggravated operation without owner's consent

 

ACCUSED: Marisa Levesque                                       

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Marisa Levesque is facing charges in Vermont of being a fugitive from justice, grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude a police officer, and aggravated operation without owner's consent. The court ordered her jailed for lack of $10,000 bail. Arraignment is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.

 

 

***Initial news release, 4:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026***

At about 12:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, Vermont State Police troopers were notified that New Hampshire law enforcement was in a pursuit of a stolen 2026 GMC truck on Interstate 93 headed toward Vermont. During the pursuit in New Hampshire, the fleeing suspect intentionally struck police, causing a collision involving two New Hampshire State Police cruisers and a Littleton Police Department cruiser. The involved police vehicles were disabled. The troopers and police officer suffered minor injuries. An additional Littleton police officer continued to pursue the GMC toward Vermont.

 

The stolen vehicle continued northbound and crossed into Vermont on I-93 in Waterford before exiting onto I-91 southbound. In the town of Barnet, VSP troopers successfully deployed spike strips on the stolen vehicle. A short distance later, the vehicle left the roadway at Exit 18 in Barnet. Troopers apprehended the driver without further incident and identified her as Marisa Levesque, 43, of Groton, Vermont.

 

Levesque is currently in custody at the St. Johnsbury Barracks. The specific charges against Levesque are pending at this time. VSP will send an updated news release when more information is available. Questions regarding the events in New Hampshire should be directed to the New Hampshire State Police. 

 

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Williston Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A1000782

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Justin Wagner               

STATION: Williston Barracks          

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: 1/29/2026 at approximately 12:52 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3294 St. George Rd. Williston, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Stephanie Duval

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On January 29, 2026, at approximately 12:52 PM, 26-year-old Stephanie Duval was contacted by Troopers at the Williston State Police Barracks. Duval was found to have an active and extraditable arrest warrant from the State of Georgia for two counts of Terroristic Threats.

Duval was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility. Per order of the Court, Duval was held on $10,000 bail and ordered to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on 1/30/2026.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/30/2026 at 10:30 AM

COURT: Chittenden County Superior Court

LODGED: Yes - Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $10,000

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.

Detective Trooper Justin Wagner

Vermont State Police — Bureau of Criminal Investigations

A Troop-West — Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Rd. Williston, VT 

Phone: 802-878-7111 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Apprehension of fleeing suspect

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A4000888                           

STATION:  VSP St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: About 12:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 91, Exit 18, Barnet, VT

VIOLATIONS: Pending

 

ACCUSED: Marisa Levesque                                       

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

At about 12:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, Vermont State Police troopers were notified that New Hampshire law enforcement was in a pursuit of a stolen 2026 GMC truck on Interstate 93 headed toward Vermont. During the pursuit in New Hampshire, the fleeing suspect intentionally struck police, causing a collision involving two New Hampshire State Police cruisers and a Littleton Police Department cruiser. The involved police vehicles were disabled. The troopers and police officer suffered minor injuries. An additional Littleton police officer continued to pursue the GMC toward Vermont.

 

The stolen vehicle continued northbound and crossed into Vermont on I-93 in Waterford before exiting onto I-91 southbound. In the town of Barnet, VSP troopers successfully deployed spike strips on the stolen vehicle. A short distance later, the vehicle left the roadway at Exit 18 in Barnet. Troopers apprehended the driver without further incident and identified her as Marisa Levesque, 42, of Groton, Vermont.

 

Levesque is currently in custody at the St. Johnsbury Barracks. The specific charges against Levesque are pending at this time. VSP will send an updated news release when more information is available. Questions regarding the events in New Hampshire should be directed to the New Hampshire State Police. 

 

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Rutland Barracks/ DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4000654

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Hall                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On 1/30/2026 at approximately 1124 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: W Seminary St, Brandon, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: David Field Jr.

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/30/2026, at approximately 1124 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle complaint involving a possibly intoxicated person on W Seminary St in the Town of Brandon.

 

While speaking to the operator identified as David Field Jr, signs of impairment were detected. Field Jr. was screened for impairment and subsequently placed into custody. Field Jr. was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing and later released on citation.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 2/17/2026 at 12:30 PM

           

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

 

RE: Shaftsbury Barracks / Cruelty to Animals UPDATE

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3000269

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                             

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 01/23/2026 | 1711 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury Hollow Road

VIOLATION: Cruelty to Animals – Deprivation

 

ACCUSED: Timothy S. Harrington                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On January 23, 2026, Troopers were notified of an animal cruelty complaint in Shaftsbury Hollow in the Town of Shaftsbury, VT. Arriving on scene, a beagle was observed outside chained to a small, exposed, uninsulated structure made of wooden pallets, without food, and its water bowl frozen over. The beagle was determined to be outside for multiple hours, with Troopers observing the beagle shivering and being cold to the touch. The weather conditions were below freezing during extreme cold and winter storm warnings reported by the National Weather Service. During the investigation it was determined that Matilda E. Blodgett (82) was responsible for caring for the beagle. Blodgett was subsequently issued a citation, and the beagle was then transported to the Mount Anthony Veterinary Hospital. A follow-up investigation on the beagle’s condition was conducted with a veterinarian, which revealed suspected patterns of neglect. The owner of the beagle was identified as Timothy S. Harrington (47) who has been cooperative Troopers throughout the investigation. While meeting with Harrington he was subsequently issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on March 30th, 2026, at 0800 hours. The beagle’s current condition is stable and is currently being cared for at the Second Chance Animal Center (SCAC).

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 | 0800 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NOT LODGED

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.

--

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, January 21,2026 through Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Richard Tripaldi,46, of Westminster, VT was stopped by Trooper Michael Maldonado on January 22, 2026, at 4:34 PM on Interstate 91 by Exit 4 Northbound. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on February 17, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

Traffic Alert - us route 7, wallingford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
us route 7, wallingford has one lane obstructed in the area of just north of house 4792 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.

Traffic Alert - Sawyer Needham Rd, Sudbury

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Sawyer Needham Rd, Sudbury has both lanes obstructed in the area of near house 479 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.

Derby Barracks / Multiple charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000504

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy                           

STATION: Derby              

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 01/29/2026 at approximately 1348 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4221 VT Route 100 in the Town of Lowell

VIOLATION:

1.           Violation of court ordered Conditions of Release

2.           Assault of protected professional

3.           Resisting Arrest

 

ACCUSED #1: Alyssa Lamadeleine

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charleston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received report of a disturbance involving Alyssa Lamadeleine (31) at a residence on VT Route 100 in the Town of Lowell. Shortly after, Troopers made contact with Lamadeleine. Investigation revealed Lamadeleine was violating an active set of court ordered conditions by not being at her curfew address.

Troopers subsequently placed Lamadeleine under arrest in which she resisted. While Lamadeleine resisted arrest she assaulted a law enforcement officer. Once in custody, Lamadeleine was transported back to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. Lamadeleine was later lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility on $2,500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/30/2026

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $2,500

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.

Royalton Barracks / Motor Vehicle Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT

CASE#: 26B2000484                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Trenosky

STATION: Royalton                   

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 01/29/26

STREET: I 91 S

TOWN: Hartford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 69.9 S

WEATHER:    Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: John Mitchell

AGE: 70      

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quechee, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a disabled vehicle on interstate 91 in the town of Hartford. The operator, identified as John Mitchell, 70, of Quechee, had suffered a medical event while traveling south on I 91 before his vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Mitchell was transported by EMS to DHMC, where he was pronounced deceased.

VSP was assisted by Hartford Fire, EMS and Hartford PD with this incident.

 

Westminster Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B1000576

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Breen                     

STATION: Westminster             

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 01/19/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cavendish, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: John J. Fernandes

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 1/19/2026 at approximately 1100 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks were dispatched to the report of a trespassing in the town of Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that John Fernandes (40), of Cavendish, had committed the offense of Unlawful Trespass. Fernandes was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on 03/10/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 0830 hours

COURT: Windsor

LODGED – N/A

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Trooper Tyler Breen

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Tyler.Breen@vermont.gov