Derby Barracks / Child Luring

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004117

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant David Robillard                            

STATION: BCI A East - Derby Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/24

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lowell, VT

VIOLATION: Child Luring

 

ACCUSED:  Wayne Lepage

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

 In August of 2024, a complaint had been filed with the State Police advising that Lepage attempted to lure an underage child online to a location in Lowell for the purpose of participating in sexual acts in exchange for alcohol and drugs. On 06/11/25, the Vermont State Police, culminated that investigation by citing Wayne Lepage of North Troy for the offense of Child Luring.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:    08/12/25 0830        

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

MUGSHOT: NOT 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.

 

Rutland Barracks / Vehicle Fire

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4004212

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 6/12/2025 at approximately 0432 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 103, near Belmont Road, Mount Holly, Vermont

INCIDENT: Vehicle Fire

 

Operator: Paul Burroughs

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Gillig

VEHICLE MODEL: Low floor bus

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled.

INJURIES: No injuries.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 12, 2025, at approximately 0432 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a bus that had caught on fire on VT RT 103 in the Town of Mount Holly.

Through investigation it was learned the rear brakes had caught on fire which soon after caught the engine on fire. There were no passengers on the bus, and the operator was able to safely exit.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Mount Holly Fire Department, who were able to quickly put the fire out and prevent it from spreading further.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: None.

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2003245

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            

STATION: VSP Royalton                      

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 06/12/2025 @ approximately 2238 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 14 / Serenity Ln, Royalton VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Graham Schultz                                              

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: White River JCT, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop in the town of Royalton for observed violations. Throughout the interaction, the operator, identified Graham Schultz (25), was displaying signs of impairment. At the conclusion of the investigation, Schultz was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI drug. Schultz was transported to the Royalton State Police barracks for processing. Schultz was released on citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/02/2025 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

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.

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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

Royalton Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

ARREST

 

CASE#: 25B2003221                                            

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933 

DATE/TIME of CALL: 06/10/2025 @ approximately 2354 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chelsea Road

TOWN: Brookfield, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Ashton T. Bachand                                      

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police dispatch was notified of an abuse prevention order violation in the town of Brookfield. Troopers responded to the area and located Ashton Bachand, age 26, of Randolph, VT, nearby. Bachand was placed under arrest, transported to the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks, and issued a criminal citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02 July 2025, 0830 hours           

COURT: Superior Court (Windsor) County, at Woodstock

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Derby Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A5003081

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Gallup                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 06/11/2025 @ 1242 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tenakee Ln, Lowell, VT

 

ACCUSED:  Patrick Debonville                                             

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wolcott, VT

VIOLATIONS: Aggravated Assault, Assault and Robbery, Reckless Endangerment, Persons Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm, Unlawful Mischief

 

 

ACCUSED: Jason Metras                                              

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Mischief, Aiding in Commission of Felony, Criminal Threatening

 

 

VICTIM: John Bean

AGE: 75

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

 

VICTIM: Jabez Bean

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

 

VICTIM: April Robidoux

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/11/2025 at approximately 1242 hours, the Vermont State Police received a call from April Robidoux (43) who advised Jason Metras (47) smashed the windows of her car and residence with an axe.

 

Troopers responded to the residence and investigations revealed Metras and a male later identified as Partick Debonville (30) of Wolcott, VT came to the residence in an attempt to retrieve property.  Metras and Debonville left the property but then shortly after returned again and began to threaten another resident, Jabez Bean (40) making Bean fear for his safety.  Debonville then pointed a firearm at John Bean (75), another resident of the property, and threatened him, demanding a firearm.  Metras, Debonville and another female then fled the residence in a white sedan after 911 was called by Robidoux. 

 

Orleans County Sheriffs Deputies later located the vehicle on VT Route 100 in the Town of Troy and conducted a motor vehicle stop with Troopers and officers from the Newport Police Department.  Investigations revealed Debonville was a convicted felon and was disqualified from possessing a firearm.   Later in the day, the firearm used by Debonville was located on the side of Loop Rd in Troy.  Both Metras and Debonville were placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing.  Metras and Debonville were both held without bail and transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/12/2025 @ 1230 PM        

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility     

BAIL: Held without 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.

 

Rutland Barracks // Unlawful Trespass

CASE#: 25B4004194

TROOPER: Shaughnessy

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at approximately 1718 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Residence on North Grove St., Rutland Town

 

ACCUSED: Ean Bruno

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

CHARGES: Unlawful Trespass

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1700 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a trespassing complaint in the Town of Rutland. Investigation revealed that Ean Bruno (26) of Rutland had trespassed onto private land after being trespassed. Bruno was located by Troopers on 06/11/2025, he was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing before being released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/2025 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.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI and Obstruction of Justice

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005124

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-31111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at 0028 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 Barnet, VT

 

ACCUSED: Cheryl Kozuch                                           

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodsville, NH

VIOLATION: DUI

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the Town of Barnet, Vermont. Troopers observed a minor motor vehicle violation, and a motor vehicle stop was initiated. Troopers spoke with the operator of the vehicle who was identified as Cheryl Kozuch (54) of Woodsville, NH. While speaking with Kozuch, indicators of impairment were detected. Kozuch was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Kozuch refused to comply with a search warrant during the investigation and was subsequently charged with DUI and obstruction of justice. Kozuch was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/25/2025 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/2025 at 0830 AM           

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

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 arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

Rutland Barracks / Retail Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4003750

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                             

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 05/26/2025 @ 1443 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Logan Irwin

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

VICTIM: Staples

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a call from Staples reporting that an iPad Air order was stolen. Troopers responded and, through investigation, revealed Logan Irwin had stolen the iPad. Irwin was issued a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court for Retail Theft.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/2025 at 10:30 AM

           

*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 / DUI - Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2003215

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Clark                              

STATION: Royalton                    

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt14, Brookfield

VIOLATION: DUI - Drug

ACCUSED: Stephanie Blaise                                              

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on VT Rt 14 in the town of Brookfield. Troopers arrived on scene and located the vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, facing north. The operator was identified as Stephanie Blaise (41). While speaking with the operator, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Blaise was screened for DUI before being taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. She was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 08/27/25 at 0830hrs to answer to the charge of DUI-Drug. She was also issued a VCVC for 23 VSA  601 (operating without a license).  

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/2025 / 0830hrs            

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.

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 25A4005143                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 878-3111

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at approximately 2200 hours

STREET: 518 Powder Springs Rd

TOWN: Topsham

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Steven Gardner

AGE: 24   

SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2022

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: WRX

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash near 518 Powder Springs Rd in Topsham, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers located the vehicle off of the roadway with minor damage.

The operator, identified as Steven Gardner (25), declined medical attention and reported no injuries. During the course of the investigation, Troopers observed signs of impairment. Scott was screened for DUI, subsequently taken into custody, and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing.

Scott was later released with a citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on June 18, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

The operator was issued the following Vermont Civil Violation Complaints:

Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic VSA 1038- $162 - 2 points

Operating Without Liability Insurance VSA 800(a)- $220 - 2 points

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2025 at 0830 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.

Trooper Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 25A4005125                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 878-3111

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at approximately 0124 hours

STREET: E Concord Rd / Carr Brook

TOWN: Concord

WEATHER: Cloudy

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Lauren Scott

AGE: 37    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of E. Concord Road and Carr Brook in Concord, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers located the vehicle overturned on its roof, off the roadway and down an embankment.

The operator, identified as Lauren Scott (36), declined medical attention and reported no injuries. During the course of the investigation, Troopers observed signs of impairment. Scott was screened for DUI, subsequently taken into custody, and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing.

Scott was later released with a citation to appear in Essex County Criminal Court on June 30, 2025, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

The operator was issued the following Vermont Civil Violation Complaints:

Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic VSA 1038- $162 - 2 points

Operating Without Liability Insurance VSA 800(a)- $220 - 2 points

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Essex County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/2025 at 0830 hrs 

*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 Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5002561

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 06/10/2025 at 2044 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: E Main Street / N Branch Road

TOWN/STATE: East Middlebury, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Keith E. Farrell

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ripton, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 10, 2025, at approximately 2044 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after multiple observed motor vehicle violations on E Main Street near the intersection with N Branch Road in the Town of East Middlebury. The operator was identified as Keith E. Farrell (58) of Ripton, Vermont. While speaking to Farrell, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Farrell was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Farrell was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 11, 2025, at 1230 hours.

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

 

VCVC(S): 23 VSA 301, “Persons Required To Register” ($162, 0 points).

      23 VSA 1134(b), “Driver Possessing Open Container of Marijuana” ($162, 2 points).

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Johnsbury Barracks / Fire Investigations

CASE #: 24A4007260 and 24A4005565

TROOPER: Detective SGT Clark Lombardi, Detective SGT James Wright, and Assistant State Fire Marshal Timothy Angell- Division of Fire Safety

STATION: St Johnsbury Barracks – Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit                

CONTACT #: (802) 334-8881 

 

DATE/TIME: 07/19/2024

LOCATION: 31 Blakely Road, Wheelock, VT

INCIDENT: Fire Investigation

 

VICTIM: Christopher Scott

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westmore, VT

 

DATE/TIME: 09/18/2024

LOCATION: 2558 Cold Hill Road, Wheelock, VT

 

VICTIM: Johanna Weed

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

  

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police has concluded investigations into two suspicious fires that occurred in 2024.

 

On 07/19/2024, the Wheelock Fire Department received a report of structure fire located at 31 Blakely Road in Wheelock, VT. The Wheelock Fire Department responded and observed an abandoned/unoccupied historic schoolhouse to be fully engulfed in flames. Fire suppression efforts were conducted. There were no injuries reported.

 

As part of Wheelock Fire Chief Shane Lanpher’s assessment of the fire, he contacted the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit (FEIU) for assistance in determining the origin and cause of the fire.

 

FEIU members responded to Wheelock and conducted a scene examination. There was no power to the structure, and the structure had been vacant for many years. The cause of the fire was determined to have had direct human involvement.

 

On 09/18/2024, the Wheelock Fire Department received a report of structure fire located at 2558 Cold Hill Rd in Wheelock. The Wheelock Fire Department responded and observed a vacant single-family structure fully engulfed in flames. Fire suppression efforts were conducted. There were no injuries reported.

 

As part of Chief Lanpher’s assessment of the fire, he contacted FEIU for assistance in determining the origin and cause of the fire. FEIU members responded to Wheelock and conducted a scene examination.  The structure had been vacant for many years. The cause of the fire was determined to have had direct human involvement.

 

Through a lengthy investigation, the parties responsible for these two arson fires have been identified. Due to the age of the individuals involved, no additional information is available. 

 

 

Detective Sergeant Clark Lombardi

Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Vermont State Police

Fire and Explosion Unit

BCI Troop A – East

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829