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November 1, 2026

Derby Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5006315

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 11/01/2026 @ 0156 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 114, Canaan, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Roger Gary                                             

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Norton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single vehicle broken down on VT Route 114 in Canaan by United States Border Patrol. Troopers from the Derby barracks responded and observed the vehicle off the roadway. The operator was identified as Roger Gary (54) of Norton, VT. Indicators of impairment were observed on Gray, and he was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Gray was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later released on citation to appear in court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    11/17/2026 @ 0830 hours        

COURT: Essex County Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Jacob Shores

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Jacob.Shores@vermont.gov

(802)-334-8881

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

October 31, 2026

Westminster Barracks / DUI

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26B1009608

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger                         

STATION:  Westminster Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at approx. 2154 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-30, Dummerston, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED:  Elizabeth Annis

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dummerston, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks received a report of a disabled motor vehicle on VT-30 in the town of Dummerston (Windham County), Vermont. Through investigation it was determined that Elizabeth Annis (30), of Dummerston, VT, was under the influence of intoxicants while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. Annis was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Annis was later released with a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 11/17/2026 at 0830 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/17/2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: INCLUDED

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Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash * Updated *

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3009000                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora

STATION: Berlin                                       

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 1238 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Northbound MM 37.2

TOWN: Brookfield

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Esmirna Soto

AGE:  28   

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Cory Haggett

AGE:  52  

SEAT BELT? Yes          

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner

VEHICLE MODEL: M2

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On October 27, 2026, at approximately 1238 hours, the Vermont State Police along with the Brookfield Fire Department and White River Valley Ambulance responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 northbound in the Town of Brookfield. While fire and rescue first responders were on scene and the interstate was limited to one lane of travel, a secondary crash occurred that resulted in injuries.

 

Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound when it collided with Vehicle #2, a Brookfield tanker truck, which was parked with its emergency lights activated to close the right travel lane for the first motor vehicle crash. The operator of Vehicle #1 sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The operator of Vehicle #2 reported no injuries. Operator #1 had two canines in the vehicle, one of which also sustained serious injuries, both of which were transported to the Country Animal Hospital.

 

At this time, the crash is still under investigation. Anyone who may have questions may reach out to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Pending

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

Westminster Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1009627

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bryce Kinley                     

STATION: Westminster Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: October 2026 at 1145 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:1086 VT Route 30, Newfane, VT,05345

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Karlie Sanborn                                        

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 31st, 2026, at 1145 hours, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks responded to the report of a single-vehicle crash at 1086 VT Route 30, in the town of Newfane, county of Windham, Vermont. After speaking with the operator, Karlie Sanborn (25) of Newfane, Vermont, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Sanborn was cited to appear at the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on December 29th, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 29, 2026 at 0830 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

 

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

St. Albans Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A2007220

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Blair                       

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME:  10/26/2026 at 1141 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ladimi Cir., Highgate

 

VIOLATION: 

Violation of Conditions of Release

 

 

ACCUSED: Mark Maskell Jr.                                       

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 26th, 2026, at approximately 1141 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a violation of court order at Ladimi Circle in Highgate. Investigation revealed that Mark Maskell (39) violated conditions of release, pertaining to contact.

 

Maskell was found to be currently incarcerated. Maskell was issued a citation for the above violation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/15/2026 at 0800 hours          

COURT:  Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED –    LOCATION:   

BAIL:

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.

 

 

Trooper Jared Blair

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd

St. Albans, VT 05478

(802)-524-5993

jared.blair@vermont.gov

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Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

           

CASE#: 26B2006271

TROOPER: Trooper Ivan Michels                                   

STATION: Royalton Barracks                  

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: October 30, 2026 at approximately 1021 hours

LOCATION: Route 132, Strafford, VT

 

ACCUSED: Paul Manning                                     

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI-Drugs

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 30, 2026, at approximately 1021 hours, Vermont State Police were notified of a driver slumped over the wheel of a vehicle in a church parking lot on Route 132 in the town of Strafford.  During the investigation, the driver, Paul Manning (40) of Royalton showed signs of impairment. After failed Field Sobriety Exercises, Manning was arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks for DUI processing. He was later released with a citation to appear at the Orange County Superior Court on January 06, 2027, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 06, 2027 at 0830 hours      

COURT: Orange

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.

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4011035

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/31/2026 at 0100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1594 Waits River Rd, Bradford, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Ava Smith                                       

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/31/2026, at approximately 0100 hours, Ava Smith was in custody for DUI and was being processed at the Bradford Outpost when she damaged property inside the processing room.  Smith was released with a citation for Unlawful Mischief. 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

 

*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.

 

St Johnsbury Barracks / DUI & Reckless Endangerment

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4011035

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/31/2026 at 0004 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 244, Fairlee VT

VIOLATION: DUI & Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Ava Smith                                       

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT

 

VICTIM: Savannah Nutter

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/31/2026, at approximately 0004 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Fairlee, VT. Troopers observed several moving violations which resulted in a traffic stop on Smith’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected and Smith was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Smith was transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing and released on a citation for DUI and the Reckless Endangerment of her passenger.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

 

*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.

 

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008148

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                           

STATION: Williston                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 30th, 2026 / 1613 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple Ln, Eden

VIOLATIONS:

  • Driving Under the Influence
  • Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
  • Aggravated Operation without Owner’s Consent
  • Grossly Negligent Operation
  • Grand Larceny
  • Violation of Conditions of Release
  • Unlawful Trespass
  • Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joshua T. Limlaw                                       

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

VICTIM: Michael Schifilliti

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 30th, 2026, at approximately 1613 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified of a male who was trespassing at a residence on Maple Ln. It was reported that the male had stolen a truck and flatbed trailer before crashing at a nearby residence, which caused property damage. Troopers located the operator, identified as Joshua T. Limlaw, 37, of Stowe, and while speaking with him, observed indicators of impairment.

 

Limlaw was arrested and processed at the Morristown Police Department before being transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility on lack of $5,000 bail, with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of Driving Under the Influence, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, Aggravated Operation without Owner’s Consent, Grossly Negligent Operation, Grand Larceny, Violation of Conditions of Release, Unlawful Trespass, and Unlawful Mischief.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Morristown and Stowe Police Departments.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2nd, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $5,000

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 // Search Warrant, Cocaine Sale

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at approximately 1800 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 252 Church Street, Rutland

 

ACCUSED: Richard Burke

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

CHARGES: Cocaine sale (Felony), Heroin Possession

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/30/2026, at approximately 1800 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Church Street in Rutland City. The homeowner, Richard Burke (55), was arrested for cocaine sale and possession of heroin. Burke was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing, issued a criminal citation, and released. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/14/2026 at 1000 hours

COURT: Rutland County Court, Criminal Division

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 the arraignment time.

 

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October 30, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009071

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                      

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 @ 1755 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2, East Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #3

 

ACCUSED: Bruce Martin                                            

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Montpelier, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were conducting a routine patrol when they observed a minor traffic violation. Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Bruce Martin. While speaking with Martin, several indicators of impairment were observed. Subsequent investigation led Troopers to believe Martin had operated while under the influence and was then placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/20/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

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.

 

 

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Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009059

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                         

STATION: Berlin                   

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: October 30th, 2026 @ 0939 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: East Montpelier, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: David Bussman                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Montpelier, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 30th, 2026, at approximately 0939 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a possible violation of conditions of release that occurred in East Montpelier. State Police ultimately located David Bussman (42) of East Montpelier, at his residence. Investigation revealed that Bussman was in violation of his Conditions of Release and a Final Relief From Abuse Order.

 

Bussman was placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks for processing. He was then transported to the Washington County Superior Court House in Barre where he was brought before a judicial officer.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 30th, 2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not 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.

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4011011                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aremburg

STATION: St. Johnsbury                                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/30/26 at approximately 1219 hours

STREET: Memorial Drive

TOWN: St. Johnsbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: ABC LOL Childcare Center

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Juvenile

AGE: 17    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Pilot

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Driver side doors

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Brendan Mulligan

AGE: 36    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major Front end damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 30, 2026, at approximately 12:19 p.m., the Vermont State Police, St. Johnsbury Fire Department, Lyndonville Fire Department, and CALEX Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle crash on Memorial Drive near ABC LOL Childcare Center.

 

As a result of the collision, both vehicles came to rest in the roadway, blocking traffic. Traffic was impacted for approximately one hour while emergency personnel worked at the scene.

 

The investigation determined that a juvenile operating a 2025 Honda Pilot entered Memorial Drive from a private driveway and was struck by a 2018 Ford F-150 operated by Brendan Mulligan.

 

Neither operator sustained injuries as a result of the crash. Trahan Towing responded to the scene and removed the disabled vehicles.

 

 

Trooper Adam Aremburg

VT State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US Route 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

802.748.3111

 

Royalton Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B2006270                   
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton
STATION: VSP Royalton               
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at approximately 0909 hours
STREET: Laury Rd
TOWN: Stockbridge
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Meadow Ln
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Mikayla Perkins
AGE: 31    
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Acadia
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minimal
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: None

PEDESTRIAN #1
NAME: William Taggart
AGE: 82
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stockbridge, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Gifford Medical Center


SUMMARY OF CRASH:

At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a car vs pedestrian on Laury Rd in Stockbridge. White River Valley Ambulance and Troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded and identified the operator as Mikayla Perkins (31) and the pedestrian as William Taggart (82). Perkins was cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. Investigation revealed that Perkins navigated a blind curve and approached two pedestrians walking in the same direction that Perkins was traveling, one on the opposite side of the roadway and Taggart on the same side of the roadway. The secondary pedestrian entered the middle of the road and Perkins swerved right to avoid her, striking Taggart. There was no evidence to suggest that Perkins was operating at a high rate of speed, as the vehicle sustained minimal damage. Taggart was not seriously injured and was transported to Gifford Medical Center. Perkins was screened for drug and / or alcohol impairment and was determined to not be impaired. There are no pending criminal charges and no civil violations issued at this time. The crash remains under investigation.



Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933