State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Rutland
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 133, Pawlet has both lanes obstructed in the area of VT Route 30 to
Herrick Brook Rd due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.
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.
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
180 VT Route 110 Chelsea VT has both lanes obstructed in the area of Bobbinshop
Rd nearest intersection due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.
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.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1007429
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Omar
Bulle
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: September 30, 2026
at approximately 2002 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89
Northbound MM 85, South Burlington, VT
VIOLATION:
-
DUI refusal
-
Resisting Arrest
-
Assault on Law enforcement
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Disorderly conduct
-
Assault of protected professional
ACCUSED: Shania
Plante
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Morristown, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 30, 2026, at
approximately 2002 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a vehicle
operating erratically on I-89 northbound near mile marker 85 in the Town of
South Burlington. Additional reports indicated that the vehicle had struck a
guardrail and continued traveling.
Troopers responded to the
area and located the described vehicle parked at a gas station on Shelburne
Road. The operator was identified as Shania Plante (29) of Morristown.
While speaking with Plante,
Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Plante subsequently became
disorderly and was placed under arrest on suspicion of Driving Under the
Influence. Plante was transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.
Plante was later issued a
citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on October 22, 2026,
at 0830 hours, to answer to charges of DUI Refusal, Resisting Arrest, Assault
on Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct, and Assault on a Protected Professional.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 22,
2026, at 0830
hours
COURT: Chittenden County
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.
Trooper
Omar Bulle
Vermont
State Police - Williston
3294
St. George Road
Williston,
VT 05495
(802)
878-7111
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26B1008627
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Victor Elias
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: September 30th,
2026, at 1614 hours
STREET: Vermont Route 9
TOWN: Marlboro, Windham
County, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS
STREETS: Staver Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear / Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Michael Hannum
AGE: 65
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Ware, MA
VEHICLE YEAR: 2026
VEHICLE MAKE: JEEP
VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Serious
HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock
Medical Center (DHMC)
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: David Shade
AGE: 71
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Cogan Station, PA
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor
rear end damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #3
OPERATOR: Russell B. Hawkins
AGE: 67
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Chesterfield, VA
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Traverse
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Brattleboro
Memorial Hospital (BMH)
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On September 30th,
2026, at 1614 hours, Vermont State Police, Marlboro Fire Department, Dartmouth
Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), and Rescue Inc. responded to a
reported three motor vehicle collision with injuries located on Vermont Route 9
near the intersection of Staver Rd. in Town of Marlboro, Windham County,
Vermont. Investigation revealed that vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on VT
Route 9 near Staver Road. Vehicle 1 then crossed the center line, entered the
eastbound lane of VT Route 9, and struck vehicles 2 and 3, who were traveling
eastbound. Operator 1 sustained serious bodily injures and was airlifted to
DHMC via DHART. Operator 2 did not sustain any injuries. Operator 3
sustained minor injuries and was transported to BMH. This crash is currently
under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call the
Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600, option 3.
Trooper Victor Elias
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Rd.
Putney, Vermont 05346
(802) 722-4600