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November 1, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Request for information

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008255

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11-01-26 / 0423 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Champlain Farms, Pittsford.

VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: Unknown

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 1, 2026, at approximately 0423 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a possible burglary that took place at Champlain Farms in Pittsford, VT.

 

Through investigation, it was determined that two suspects forced entry into the store and stole an ATM from within the store, as well as other items, before driving off. The vehicle of interest is described as a maroon hatchback that headed northbound on US Rt 7.

 

The Vermont State Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the people and vehicle involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State Police Barracks at 802-773-9101, with information.

 

 

 

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI - Drugs

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005860

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: November 1, 2026, approx. 0059 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 17.4, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Jayshawn T. Moore                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, MA

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violation. The operator was identified as Jayshawn T. Moore (21) of Westfield, MA. Following investigation, Moore was arrested on suspicion of DUI - Drugs. Moore was transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks, and then to the Wilmington Police Department, for processing. He was issued a citation and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on January 11, 2027, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 11, 2027, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: No

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.

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2006301
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                          
STATION: Royalton                
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/31/26 / 1952hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION:I 89 N MM 27.6
VIOLATION: DUI Refusal, Operating after suspension or revocation of license, Ignition interlock restricted driver's license or certificate, Violation of Conditions of Release.

ACCUSED: Makayla Harrness                                            
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks located a vehicle on the side of the roadway on I 89 north at MM 27.4. Indicators of impairment were observed while interacting with the operator, identified as Makayla Harrness, 25, of Randolph. Investigation revealed that Harrness has a criminally suspended license, was in violation of interlock device requirements, and court ordered conditions of release. Harrness was arrested and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being release with a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division at the time and date listed below.


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/26 / 0830hrs        
COURT: Orange
LODGED - LOCATION: NA  
BAIL: NA
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.

 

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Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009110

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/31/2026 at 2142 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Applewood Road, Warren, VT

 

ACCUSED: Nathan Bedford                                

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Warren, VT

VIOLATION: Enabling Consumption by Minors/Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to Applewood Road in the Town of Warren, Vermont, for a report of an underage drinking party. While on scene, Troopers determined that Nathan Beford (54) enabled the consumption of alcohol to multiple minors and contributed to their delinquency. Bedford was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 10, 2026, at 08:30 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  12/10/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: 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.

Rutland Barracks / DUI Drug

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4008250

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kolby Baldwin                               

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10-31-26 / 1913 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dollar General, Poultney.

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

 

ACCUSED: Jamie Vaccaro

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 31, 2026, at approximately 1913 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks were on patrol in the Town of Poultney, VT. A concerned citizen notified Troopers that someone was sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in the parking lot of Dollar General on Beaman St. in Poultney, VT.

 

Troopers made contact with the operator, who was identified as Jamie Vaccaro (40) of Poultney, VT. While speaking to Vaccaro, Troopers detected several indicators of impairment. Vaccaro was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.  At the conclusion of processing, Vaccaro was released with a criminal citation to appear at Rutland Superior Court at a later date and time.

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/28/26 at 1000 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.