STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3000500
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 01/21/2026
STREET: US Route 2
TOWN: East Montpelier
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Muddy Brook Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Snowing
ROAD CONDITIONS: light snow
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Taylor Boardman
AGE: 27
SEAT BELT? Unknown
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen
VEHICLE MODEL: Jetta
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major damage to the front bumper and hood of the vehicle
INJURIES: Suspected minor injuries to the shoulder and neck
HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On January 21st, 2026, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the report of a single-vehicle crash located on US Route 2 by Muddy Brook Road in the Town of East Montpelier. Taylor Boardman (27) was identified as the operator of the motor vehicle. While speaking with Boardman Troopers observed signs of impairment. Boardman was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks for processing. She was cited to appear in Washington County Superior Court on 2/05/2026 and released to Barre Probation and Parole.
LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Washington County Criminal Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026 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.
