St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4008103

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Chris Santic                     

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/31/2026 at 1838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 5 / West Hill Rd, Waterford, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Morehouse

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Waterford, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Morehouse was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Morehouse was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

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

 

New Haven Barracks / Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003310

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                       

STATION: New Haven Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2026 at 1537 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Whiting, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Ivan Sokolov                                            

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Watervliet, NY

 

VICTIM: Vaughn T. Filaci

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whiting, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/31/2026 at 1537 hours the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were advised of an assault that occurred at an address on Main St., in the Town of Whiting, VT. Investigation revealed Ivan Sokolov (37) had assaulted Vaughn Filaci (35), and placed him in fear.

 

Sokolov was subsequently arrested and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. Sokolov was issued a citation for Simple Assault and ordered to appear in Addison County Superior Court on 10/12/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 at 1230 hours      

COURT: Addison County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

 

*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.

I 89 South near Exit 16

 

Traffic alert – I 89 S mm91.6 near exit 16 

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

I 89 South near exit 16 at mm 91.8 there’s been a small brush fire. There are fire departments from multiple agencies taking care of it.

This incident is almost conclued, however traffic will be slow, or stopping, in the area.   

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully. 

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

St Albans Barracks / Retail Theft

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2004854

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: July 24, 2026, 2102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3108 VT Route 78, Highgate

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Ingrid Hauf

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 27th, 2026, at approximately 1209 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at The Highgate Village Market in the Town of Highgate, VT. An employee of the store reported three unknown individuals entered the store and exited with items without paying on July 24, 2026. Investigation revealed the identity of one of the individuals to be Ingrid Hauf (21) of St. Albans, VT. Ultimately, Hauf was issued a citation to appear before the Franklin County Superior Court on September 1st, 2026, at 0800 hours to face the charge of Retail Theft.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 1, 2026, 0800 hours       

COURT: Franklin

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 Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

New Haven Barracks/ Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B5003307

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 7/31/2026, 1213 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Morgan Rd, Salisbury

VIOLATION: Violation of an abuse prevention order

 

ACCUSED: Robert Morin

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 7/31/2026 at approximately 1213 hours, Troopers responded to a report of an abuse prevention order violation at a residence on Morgan Road in the Town of Salisbury. Investigation revealed Robert Morin (61) of Salisbury, VT, violated an abuse prevention order by contacting the plaintiff.

 

Morin was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Morin was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by the Middlebury Police Department.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/3/2026, 1230 hours

COURT: Addison

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.

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B4005837            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski

STATION: Rutland                           

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On July 31, 2026, at approximately 0636 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Pittsford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Pittsford / Brandon Town Line

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Light Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet, clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Christopher Clark

AGE: 43

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Acura

VEHICLE MODEL: TL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to front left corner of the vehicle.

INJURIES: None Reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Oscar Gendron

AGE: 64

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rochester, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2000

VEHICLE MAKE: MACK

VEHICLE MODEL: Dump Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor damage to rear left wheel.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 7/31/2026, at approximately 0636 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 in Pittsford, VT.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Clark) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on US Route 7. Operator #2 (Gendron) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on US Route 7. Operator #1 (Clark) hydroplaned, lost control of the vehicle and then crossed the centerline into oncoming northbound traffic, and sideswiped vehicle #2. Vehicle #1 exited the roadway to the west and sustained moderate front end damage and Vehicle #2 sustained minor damage to the rear left wheel of the Dump Truck.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Pittsford Fire Department and Pittsford First Response.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.

 

Simple assault/VSP-BCI A-Troop East

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008023

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det SGT Lyle Decker                         

STATION:  BCI A-Troop East                    

CONTACT#: (802)748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/26/26 at 1546 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: simple assault

 

ACCUSED:  Christopher Sargent                                             

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterford, VT

 

VICTIM: Tristan Garcia

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7/26/26, while both Christopher Sargent and Tristan Garcia were housed at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, in St Johnsbury, Sargent punched Garcia multiple times, causing minor injuries to include bruises and a laceration to Garcia's head which caused bleeding. Sargent was cited into the Caledonia County Court on 8/31/26 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/31/26 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Caledonia County

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.

 

 

Detective Sgt Lyle Decker

Bureau of Criminal Investigations

Troop A East

VSP-St. Johnsbury Barracks

 

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, July 22, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

William Brennan, 45, of Whitingham, VT was the operator of a vehicle that crashed on VT Route 100 in Whitingham on July 25, 2026, at 3:18 PM. Trooper Zachary Kunow cited him to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on September 22, 2026.

Corinna Johnson, 57, of Shrewsbury, VT was stopped by Trooper Sean Mulderry on US Route 4 at the Ira Rest Stop on July 27, 2026, at 10:50 AM. She is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Rutland County on September 21, 2026.

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

 

 

 

VSP news release inmate assaulting 2 correctional officers, Marble Valley Correctional Center, Rutland VT

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4005658

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                       

STATION: VSP BCI Troop B-West Rutland barracks              

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 7-23-2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center, Rutland VT

VIOLATION: Assaulting a Protected Professional

 

ACCUSED: Christopher J. Onorato                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT

 

VICTIMS:  Vermont Department of Corrections, Correctional Officers:  Liam Reilly & Brandon Hughes

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  The Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Troop B-West Rutland were contacted by Vermont Department of Corrections on 7-23-2026 to report an inmate (identified as Christopher Onorato) assaulting 2 staff members (named above). 

 

Investigation determined that Onorato was in possession of an improvised weapon (toothbrush with a sharpened point).  Correctional Officers attempted to take control of Onorato, and the weapon punctured a Correctional Officer's arm causing minor injury.  During the ensuing attempts to restrain Onorato, he assaulted a second staff member. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  8-31-26 10 AM           

COURT: Rutland

LODGED - LOCATION: Onorato remains incarcerated at the Marble Valley Correctional Center for his underlying offenses    

BAIL: N/A for this new offense

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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006415

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/31/2026 @ 0838 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Mile Marker 50.8, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Trombly                           

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/31/2026, at approximately 0838 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near MM 50.8 in the Town of Berlin. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 102 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Joshua Trombly (39) of Chelsea, VT. Trombly was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Trombly was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Trombly was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $558 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/20/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

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.