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October 25, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Negligent Operation & LSA

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE - CRASH

       

CASE#: 26A4010866

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/25/26 approximately 03:50 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cheslea Rd, Bradford, VT

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation & Leaving the Scene of a Crash

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Trystine Brennan - Hess

AGE: 25
SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greensboro, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Nissan Versa

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled

 

INJURIES: None

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD COND: Dry

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 10/25/2026 at approximately 03:50 AM, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury barracks were dispatched to a report of a one vehicle crash involving a telephone pole in the town of Bradford, VT. The caller advised the operator was not with the vehicle.  At approximately 5:00 PM Troopers made contact with the operator who identified herself as Trystine Brennan – Hess.  She met with Troopers at the Bradford Outpost where she was processed and released with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/26          

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

 

 

 

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