The Vermont State Police Westminster is experiencing a problem with their phone lines. To contact dispatch, please use this alternate number: 802-786-6105.
If you have an emergency, please dial 911 and the emergency call-takers can put you through to the Westminster barracks as well.
All other barracks phone numbers are working:
Royalton: 802-234-9933 option 3 for dispatch
Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421 option 3
Rutland: 802-773-9101 option 3
New Haven: 802-388-4919 option 3
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1002678
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 04/10/2026 at 1533 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Road, Huntington, Vermont, 05462
VIOLATION: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, CRIMINAL THREATENING, AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT
ACCUSED: Colby Bevins
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, Vermont
VICTIM: Wyatt Fallon
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police received a report of a threatening incident on Main Road in the Town of Huntington.
Investigation revealed that Colby Bevins ( 29) threatened Wyatt Fallon (19) while displaying a firearm, placing Fallon in fear for his life. Bevins was subsequently located and taken into custody.
He was transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for processing. Bevins was issued a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., and was released with conditions.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: April 28, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT: Chittenden
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
Trooper Omar Bulle
Vermont State Police - Williston
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3003237
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: Numerous incidents between April 22-23, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct via Electronic Means and Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Todd Volitis
AGE: 50
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
VICTIM: Mikaela Engert
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 23, 2026, at approximately 0810 hours, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a threatening complaint from Mikaela Engert (50), of Waterbury, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed Engert had hired Todd Volitis (DOB: 50), of Waterbury, VT, to do work on a residence and between April 22-23, 2026, Volitis acted in a manner that was unwanted and threatening towards Engert via electronic means.
Volitis was located and issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court on June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court
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.
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2001938
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026, 10:00 am
BUSINESS: McDonald’s
STREET: 1869 Vermont Route 66
TOWN: Randolph, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00am, a vehicle in the McDonald’s drive through caught fire in the Town of Randolph, VT. The operator was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames. Due to the proximity of the vehicle, a small portion of the building caught fire, causing customers and employees to evacuate the restaurant. Numerous fire departments responded and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. McDonald’s will be closed until further notice.
Trooper Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5002232
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881
DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 @ approximately 1328 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 in the Town of Coventry
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Dakota Barrup
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks were on routine patrol in the Town of Coventry, Vermont. While patrolling, Troopers observed a motor vehicle infraction and conducted a traffic stop. Subsequent investigation revealed that Barrup, the operator of the vehicle had displayed signs of impairment. Barrup was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported without incident to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks for processing. Barrup was later released with a criminal citation to appear in Orleans County Court.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Orleans
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2001938
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Stacia Geno
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026, 10:00 am
BUSINESS: McDonald’s
STREET: 1869 Vermont Route 66
TOWN: Randolph, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00am, a vehicle in the McDonald’s drive through caught fire in the Town of Randolph, VT. The operator was able to exit the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames. Due to the proximity of the vehicle, a small portion of the building caught fire, causing customers and employees to evacuate the restaurant. Numerous fire departments responded and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. McDonald’s will be closed until further notice.
Trooper Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
Watch Commander Schedule for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026.
Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.
Watch Commander – North
Lt. Charles Winn
Watch Commander – South
Capt. Michael Manley
Watch Commander – Troop A (north)
Williston: 802-878-7111
St. Albans: 802-524-5993
Berlin: 802-229-9191
St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111
Derby: 802-334-8881
Watch Commander – Troop B (south)
Westminster: 802-722-4600
Royalton: 802-234-9933
Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421
Rutland: 802-773-9101
New Haven: 802-388-4919
Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations
Trooper Benjamin Emerson
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 917-1819
Roadway is back open
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Subject: ROADWAY CLOSURE - I 93 NB MM 5.3 WATERFORD
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St Johsbury Barracks
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 93 NB MM 5.3 between Old County Road over pass and Cross Road overpass is experiencing delays due to a truck fire.
This incident is expected to last for at least 1-2 hours minimum. 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
St Johsbury Barracks
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 93 NB MM 5.3 between Old County Road over pass and Cross Road overpass is experiencing delays due to a truck fire.
This incident is expected to last for at least 1-2 hours minimum. 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
Berlin
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 N has no obstruction in the area of MM 49.2 due to a crash.
This incident is expected to last for . 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.
CASE#: 26B4003221
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 04/25/2026 at approximately 0043 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Benson, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Matthew Supernault
AGE: 42
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, VT
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/25/2026, at approximately 0048 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a residence in Benson, VT. Investigation revealed that Matthew Supernault, age 42 of Benson, Vermont, caused injury to a family or household member at the residence.
Supernault was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing. Supernault was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division to answer the charges above.
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correcting Facility
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/27/2026 / 1230
*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.
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2002570
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 04/23/2026 at 2012 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 41 Jay View Dr in the town of Enosburg
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Disorderly Conduct
ACCUSED: Timothy Shover
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 23rd, 2026 at approximately 2012 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance at the McDonalds in the town of Enosburg. The person of interest had left the scene prior to the Troopers arrival, but was located shortly after and identified as Timothy Shover (45) of Enosburg, VT. Investigation revealed that Shover became disorderly towards the McDonald’s employees and left the scene after a collision occurred. Shover was given a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on June 8th, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer the charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Disorderly Conduct.
Trooper Cody Bellinghiri
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 524-5993
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5002205
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jacob Shores
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881
DATE/TIME: April 25, 2026 @ 1702 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 N, MM 153, Glover, VT
VIOLATION: Excessive Speed
ACCUSED: Ian J. Lawrence
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Colchester, MA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On April 25th, 2026, at approximately 1702 hours, on I 91 N in Sheffield, Troopers observed a vehicle driving northbound near mile marker 153 at a speed of 103mph. The posted speed in that area is 65mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Ian J. Lawrence (37) of Colchester, MA. Lawrence was cited for Excessive Speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Orleans Criminal Division, on June 2nd, 2026, at 0800 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: June 2nd, 2026, 0800 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Orleans Criminal Division
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.
Trooper Jacob Shores
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802)-334-8881
Trooper Jacob Shores
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802)-334-8881
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B1003508
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Detective Trooper Acevedo
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 04/26/2026 - approximately 9:49 AM
STREET: VT RTE 100
TOWN: Weston
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Burton Rd
WEATHER: Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Unknown
VEHICLE: Unknown
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: heavy front-end damage
INJURIES: Unknown
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 04/26/2026, at approximately 9:49 AM, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Vermont (VT) Route (RTE) 100, in the Town of Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. The vehicle/operator involved in the crash fled heading north on VT RTE 100. The complainant advised the vehicle involved was an SUV, with heavy front-end damage and side airbag deployment. The vehicle should be dark blue in color. The operator of this vehicle damaged the guardrail.
Anyone with information about the crash and or vehicle/operator involved is encouraged to reach out to Detective Trooper Acevedo of the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit
