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January 19, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3000452                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 01/18/2026 1939

STREET: 3438 Waterbury Stowe Rd

TOWN: Waterbury

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dylan Lee Gamache

AGE: 54     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lebanon, NH

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2011

VEHICLE MAKE: Audi

VEHICLE MODEL: A4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Santiago Debrigard

AGE: 44    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Miramar, FL

 

PASSENGER: Laura Cardoso

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Miramar, FL

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: X7

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor

INJURIES: Suspected Minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Hugh Ickrath

AGE: 61    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Manassas, VA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor

INJURIES: Yes

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #4

OPERATOR: Michael Brigati

AGE: 61  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minimal Front-End

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash near 3438 Waterbury Stowe Rd in Waterbury. The operator of vehicle 1 was identified as 54-year-old Dylan Gamache. Investigation determined Gamache was traveling south on Waterbury Stowe Rd when he crossed over the center line, causing a four-vehicle crash. While speaking with Troopers, Gamache displayed signs of impairment. Gamache was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Gamache was issued a citation to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026 at 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.