VSP News Releases: March 2026

March 14, 2026

St Albans Barracks / Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#:26A2001593

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 03/13/26 @2300

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Alburg, VT

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Jayvon Brace

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Alburg VT

VICTIM: Philip Quandt

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rouses Point NY

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/13/26 Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to Main Street Alburg for an altercation. Investigation revealed that 28 year old Jayvon Brace of Alburg had displayed threatening behavior during the altercation in question. Brace was issued a criminal citation to appear in Grand Isle County court.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/16/2026 @0830

COURT: Grand Isle

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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.

Rutland Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE #: 26B4001919

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: March 13, 2026, at 2207 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pleasant Street, West Rutland

VIOLATION: DUI #1

ACCUSED: Matthew Bradley

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 13, 2026, at approximately 2207 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at a residence on Pleasant Street in West Rutland. Through investigation, Troopers identified the operator of the vehicle as Matthew Bradley, 40, of Rutland. While speaking with Bradley, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Subsequent investigation revealed that Bradley had operated under the influence and was subsequently taken into custody for DUI. Bradley was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM

*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.

March 13, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant & FIPO

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4002267

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 03/13/2026 @ 1816 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jefferson Hill Rd, Newbury

VIOLATION: In State Warrant & FIPO

- Lewd-Lascivious Conduct

- Simple Assault

- Prohibited Conduct - First Offense - Open or Gross Lewdness

- Violation of Probation

ACCUSED: Christopher Way

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canaan, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Vermont State Police were patrolling on Jefferson Hill Rd in Newbury. While on patrol Trooper observed a truck parked on the side of the road and impeding traffic. Inside the truck Troopers observed a passenger to be slumped over in the passenger seat. The male was identified as Way. He was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. During the investigation Way provided false information in order to deflect the investigation. Way was taken into custody, transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing, and later transported to Northeast Correction Complex to be held on lack of $5,000 bail.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/26 @ 1230 hours

COURT: ESSEX

LODGED - LOCATION: NECC

BAIL: $5,000

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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

New Haven / DLS and Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25B5001008

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Jon Prack

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

DATE/TIME: 03/12/2026 2100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 116, Starksboro, VT

VIOLATION: DLS and Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: Megan Smith

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weybridge, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/12/2026 at approximately 2114 hours, troopers from the Hew Haven Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle operating erratically on Vermont Route 116 in the towns of Hinesburg and Starksboro. The vehicle ultimately pulled over, and the Hinesburg Fire Department made contact with the operator, later identified as Megan Smith, 57, of Weybridge. Firefighters were able to disable the vehicle until troopers arrived on scene. Smith was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington for medical reasons. Smith was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 04/20/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/20/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Addison County Superior Court- Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: N

*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.

Sergeant Jonathan Prack

Vermont State Police – New Haven

2490 Ethan Allen HWY

New Haven, VT 05472

(802) 388 4919

(802) 453 7918 (fax)

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26A2001585

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jordan Peterson

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 3/13/26 @ 1756 hours

STREET: Ethan Allen Highway

TOWN: Georgia

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Plains Road

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Aryn Dinunzio

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Camry

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy front-end

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Benjamin Leclair

AGE: 47

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Georgia, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Heavy front-end

INJURIES: Suspected Minor

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 3/13/26 at approximately 1756 hours Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded to a two-car crash at the intersection of Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7) and Plains Road in the Town of Georgia, VT.

Upon arrival, Troopers identified both operators who were evaluated for suspected minor injuries. Investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 was traveling North on Ethan Allen Highway and Vehicle 2 was traveling South on Ethan Allen Highway. Vehicle 1 attempted to turn left onto Plains Road and collided with Vehicle 2, resulting in heavy front-end damage and airbag deployment in both vehicles.

The road was briefly shutdown while an investigation was conducted and vehicles removed from the roadway. The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Georgia Fire Department, Fairfax Ambulance and Stone's Towing.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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.

Re: Traffic Alert - Ethan Allen Hwy/Rte 7, Georgia

The roadway is now open. Thank you.

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Ethan Allen Hwy/Rte 7, Georgia has both lanes obstructed in the area of Plains Rd 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 - Ethan Allen Hwy/Rte 7, Georgia

FW: Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault, Assault on LEO, Resisting Arrest

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B1002013

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Carnehammar

STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3

DATE/TIME: 03/13/2026 at approximately 0914

INCIDENT LOCATION: Magoon Road, Londonderry, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest

ACCUSED: Ryan D. Magoon

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Londonderry, Vermont

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/13/2026, at approximately 0914 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of a family fight at a residence on Magoon Road in the town of Londonderry, Vermont. On scene investigation revealed that Ryan D. Magoon, 37, of Londonderry, Vermont had caused fear of serious bodily injury or death to a family/household member. Subsequently, Magoon was arrested, during which he resisted and assaulted an arresting Trooper. Magoon was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $5000.00 bail. He is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal Division on 03/16/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of Domestic Assault, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5000.00

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.

St Albans Barracks / Sexual Assault

****UPDATE WITH MUGSHOT****

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2001420

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Keith Cote

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: Summer of 2025 - February 27, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chittenden and Franklin County

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault Title 13 VSA 3252

ACCUSED: Matthew Stryker

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, Vermont

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 4, 2026, the Vermont State Police in conjunction with the Norwest Unit for Special Investigations and the Department for Children and Families, initiated an investigation into Matthew Stryker, 19, of Richford. Investigators received a report that Stryker had a sexual relationship with a juvenile. As a result of their investigation, detectives learned that beginning in the summer of 2025, Stryker had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old juvenile. Stryker turned himself into the State Police on March 13, 2026, and after consulting with the Franklin County States Attorney's office, he was released with a flash citation ordering him to appear at the Franklin County Superior Court Criminal Division on March 16, 2026, at 1300 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/16/26

COURT: Franklin

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.

Detective Trooper Keith Cote

Bureau of Criminal Investigations A-West

Vermont State Police- St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans VT 05478

Phone: 802-524-5993

Fax: 802-527-1150

Email: Keith.Cote@vermont.gov

St Albans Barracks / Sexual Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A2001420

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Keith Cote

STATION: St Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: Summer of 2025 - February 27, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chittenden and Franklin County

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault Title 13 VSA 3252

ACCUSED: Matthew Stryker

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, Vermont

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/16/26

COURT: Franklin

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 / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A5001302

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Joshua Mikkola

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

DATE/TIME: October 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) – Newport, VT

ACCUSED: Jessica Baker

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

VIOLATION: Transportation of Regulated Drug into Place of Detention, Dispensing a Stimulant Drug

ACCUSED: KC Myers

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) - Springfield VT

VIOLATION: Possession of a Stimulant Drug

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: In late October 2025, Vermont State Police was notified of an inmate at Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF), later identified as KC Myers, 42, who was found to be in possession of a Schedule II regulated drug on 10/24/2025. The subsequent investigation culminated on 03/11/2026 with the arrest of Jessica Baker, 46, of Derby Line, VT, and Myers. Baker at the time was employed by the VT Department of Corrections as a nurse and was found to have provided a controlled substance to inmate Myers. Baker was suspended from her position on 10/24/2025, and on 10/27/2025 she resigned.

On 03/11/2026, Baker was processed at the Derby Barracks and released with a citation for the offenses of Transportation of a Regulated Drug into Places of Detention and Dispensing a Stimulant Drug. Myers, who is now housed at SSCF in Springfield, VT, was issued a citation on 03/13/2026 for Possession of a Stimulant Drug.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: Both - 05/05/2026 / 0830 hours

COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, Newport

LODGED - LOCATION: No

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

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, March 4, 2026, through Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

Peter LeClair,60, of Ferrisburgh, VT was stopped by Sergeant Sean Hauter on Monkton Road in Vergennes on March 5, 2026, at 12:32 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Addison County on April 27, 2026.

Nathaniel Murano, 29, of Wilmington, VT was stopped by Trooper Michael Maldonado on Putney Road in Brattleboro on March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on March 31, 2026.

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

RE: TROOP A DLS INCIDENT

Additional DLS Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

Case #: 26A2001519

Trooper: Cody Bellinghiri

Offenders Name: Justin Rockwell

Age: 36

Hometown of Offender: Berkshire, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 03/10/2026 @ 15355 hours

Location of Violation: I 89 N MM 109.5 Georgia, VT

Court Date and Time: April 28th, 2026 @ 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Division

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 through Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

Case #: 26A2001526

Trooper: Adam Martin

Offenders Name: Cade Ray

Age: 28

Hometown of Offender: St. Albans, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 03/10/2026 @ 1805 hours

Location of Violation: Bedard Road / Cedar Drive Sheldon, VT

Court Date and Time: April 14th, 2026 @ 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Division

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Williston.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B4001893

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood

STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

DATE/TIME: On 3/13/2026, at approximately 0730 hours

STREET: VT Route 30

TOWN: Poultney

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Windywood Acres Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry with patches of ice

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Tamara Gibbs

AGE: 31

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate front end damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 3/13/2026, at approximately 0730 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on VT Route 30 near Windywood Acres Rd in Poultney, VT. Through investigation it was determined that Operator #1 (Gibbs) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on VT Route 30. Operator #1 (Gibbs) was unable to maintain her lane of travel, and vehicle #1 exited the right side of the roadway. Vehicle #1 collided with a tree and Operator #1(Gibbs) sustained no injuries.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by Poultney Rescue and Poultney Fire Department.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: No

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: 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.

TROOP A DLS INCIDENT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, March 4, 2026 through Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

Case #: 26A2001526

Trooper: Adam Martin

Offenders Name: Cade Ray

Age: 28

Hometown of Offender: St. Albans, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 03/10/2026 @ 1805 hours

Location of Violation: Bedard Road / Cedar Drive Sheldon, VT

Court Date and Time: April 14th, 2026 @ 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County Criminal Division

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans, St. Johnsbury, Williston.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Aggravated Operation Without Consent

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B3000927

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael Arel

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

DATE/TIME: 03/09/2026 | 1031 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owner’s Consent

ACCUSED: Joshua T. Johnston

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT

VICTIM: Susan G. Saylor

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On March 09, 2026, at approximately 1031 hours Troopers were notified of a car theft reported Susan G. Saylor (70) in the Town of Readsboro. Investigation discovered that Joshua T. Johnson (43) had taken Saylor’s motor vehicle without consent. The motor vehicle was reported to surrounding police agencies, and the North Adams Police Department located the motor vehicle in the State of Massachusetts. The motor vehicle was recovered and returned to Saylor, and Troopers met with Johnston. Johnston was subsequently issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on May 11, 2026, at 0800 hours

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/11/2026 | 0800 hours

COURT: Bennington 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.

Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B3000842

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Negrin

STATION: Shaftsbury

CONTACT#: (802)442-5421

DATE/TIME: March 4th, 2026, at approximately 1946 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2045 U.S. Route 7, Dorset, Vermont

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation and False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities

ACCUSED: Elizabeth D. Blackwood

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Shaftsbury Barracks responded to a road rage incident in the town of Dorset. Based on the investigation and evidence at the scene, the incident was determined to be the result of negligent operation by Elizabeth Blackwood. Additionally, it was determined that Blackwood provided false information to Troopers on scene regarding the circumstances of the incident, as well as false information during the report she made when initially calling it in. Blackwood was issued a criminal citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 05/11/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/11/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Bennington 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 the arraignment time.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26A4002168

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin

STATION: St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 03/10/26 approximately 11:02 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5269 Pudding Hill Rd, Sutton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Stanley Francis

AGE: 83

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/10/2026 at approximately 11:02 PM, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury barracks were dispatched to the area of 5269 Pudding Hill Rd in Sutton, Vermont for a report of a vehicle off the road. Upon arriving on scene the operator, who was identified as Stanley Francis, was being removed from the vehicle by local Fire and EMS officials before being transported to NVRH for non-life threatening injuries. Troopers interviewed Francis at NVRH and determined he was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of operation. He was processed and released with a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/04/26 at 8:30 AM

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

*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.

March 12, 2026

Westminster Barracks/ Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 25B1010517

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

STATION: Westminster

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 12/30/2025 @ 1745 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Residence on Pratt Bridge Road, Jamaica, VT.

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct.

ACCUSED: Hans P. Salo

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jamaica, VT.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a motor vehicle complaint in the area of the intersection of Pratt Bridge Road and Stone Hollow Road in the town of Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont. Through investigation, Troopers determined Hans P. Salo of Jamaica, VT, had committed the offense of Disorderly Conduct. Salo was issued a citation and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 03/31/2026 at 1230 hours.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/31/2026 at 1230 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED: NO

BAIL: NO

MUG SHOT: NO

Trooper Cameron McCutcheon

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov

St Albans Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#:26A2001530

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson

STATION: St Albans Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 2127 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 93 North Ave, Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Stephanie Grandchamp

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/10/2026 at 2127 hours Troopers of the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks were notified of an active incident located at 93 North Ave in Richford, VT. Investigation revealed Stephanie Grandchamp (38) of Milton, VT had gone to the above address and destroyed residential property not belonging to her. Grandchamp was cited and released for Unlawful Mischief to appear in Franklin County Court.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 0800 hours

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

*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 Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819