Derby Barracks / Multiple Offenses

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004624

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Daniel Lynch                            

STATION:  Derby Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/12/26, 2300 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Walker Lane, Barton

VIOLATION: Fentanyl Trafficking, Dispensing Cocaine, Firearm Possession in Commission of Felony, Possessing Large Capacity Feeding Device, Possessing Loaded Long Gun - Motor Vehicle, Loaded Long Gun – Fail to Present

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Sabens                                              

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and approximate time, VSP Derby Troopers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Walker Lane in Barton.  Upon arrival, a Ford F350 occupied by Sabens was located.  Indicators of criminal activity were observed at the scene, and the vehicle was seizing pending search warrant application.

 

A search warrant was later executed on the vehicle and quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine were located, along with large-capacity rifle magazines, multiple firearms, and evidence of drug distribution.  As a result of this investigation, Sabens is due in court on 10/13/26 to answer to the above offenses, and was additionally arrested by VT Department of Corrections Probation and Parole.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/2026, 0830      

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $1,500.00

MUG SHOT: 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.

VSP BCI news release 26B3002935 sexual assault Stratton VT Grout Pond camping area

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3002935

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                          

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BC) Troop B-West Rutland                  

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE OF OFFENSE: 5-30-26

INCIDENT LOCATION: Grout Pond camping area, Stratton VT

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault 13 VSA 3252 (a)(1)

 

ACCUSED: Davin M. Visconti                                              

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend VT

 

VICTIM: female

AGE: juvenile

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 30th, 2026, the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation was notified of a reported sexual assault said to have occurred at the Grout Pond camping area in Stratton VT.  It was determined that Davin M. Visconti sexually assaulted a juvenile female.  On 9-14-2026 Visconti turned himself in at VSP Shaftsbury and was released with a citation to appear on the date and time noted below. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 9-15-26 1230 PM        

COURT: Windham Criminal

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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101

 

Derby Barracks / Disorderly Conduct

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005317

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Daniel Lynch                        

STATION: Derby Barracks                

CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 9/14/26, 0230

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, North Troy

VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Shawn Alexander                                         

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, VSP Derby Troopers responded to a report of a disorderly person in the area of Main Street in North Troy.   With the assistance of US Border Patrol Agents and Newport Police Officers, the subject was located in the area and identified as Alexander.

 

Subsequent investigation revealed Alexander had damaged an individuals parked motor vehicle, vandalized a municipal sign, and behaved in a disorderly and tumultuous manner in a public place.  Alexander was detained at the scene and cited to appear in court on 11/17/26 to answer to above offenses.

 

COURT ACTION: Citation

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/17/26, 0830            

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: 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.

Traffic Alert - Ethan Allen Hwy between S Middlebrook and Lime Kiln

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Ethan Allen Hwy between S Middlebrook and Lime Kiln has both lanes obstructed in the area of powerlines down after rollover crash due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 2-4 hours.  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.

Rutland Barracks / Aggravated Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4007006

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026, at approximately 1019 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danby, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Charles Leeseman

AGE: 69

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, VT

 

VICTIM: Mark McLellan

AGE: 66

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/14/2026, at approximately 1019 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Barracks responded to a landlord/tenant problem on Cascade Rd, in Danby, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Charles Leeseman (69) threatened Mark McLellan with a deadly weapon.

 

Leeseman was released with a citation to appear before a Judge at the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on 09/15/2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 14th at 12:30 PM

           

*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 Watch Commander schedule, Sept. 14-20, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Capt. Matthew Daley

matthew.daley@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Seth Loomis

seth.loomis@vermont.gov

 

 

 

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

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Retail Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2005832

TROOPER: Cody Bellinghiri                                                        

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: September 4^th, 2026 at 1607 hours

LOCATION: Georgia Market

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Brian Larocque                                   

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

ACCUSED: Tanja Quesnel                               

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westford, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On September 4^th, 2026 at approximately 1607 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at the Georgia Market in the town of Georgia. The involved parties were identified as Brian Larocque (39) of Westford, VT and Tanja Quesnel (49) of Westford, VT. Investigation revealed That Larocque and Quesnel left the store without paying for numerous items. They were later located and issued citations to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on October 20^th, 2026 at 0800 hours to answer the charge of retail theft.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 10/20/2026         

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: None

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Derby Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004874

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Sergeant Nathan Handy                            

STATION:  Derby                    

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/25/2026 at 1556 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street in the Village of Derby Line

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Burton Jacobs                                               

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-listed date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police came into contact with Burton Jacobs (29) at an address on Main Street in the Village of Derby Line, VT. Investigation revealed that Jacobs was in violation of an active set of court-ordered conditions of release by being away from his court-ordered curfew address. Jacobs was subsequently issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Criminal Court and transported back to his curfew address.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 @ 0800 hours

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

 

Berlin Barracks - Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, 1st Degree Unlawful Restraint

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CASE#: 26A3007679

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Robert Lemnah                           

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigations Troop A West - Berlin

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

 

DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0024 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, and 1st Degree Unlawful Restraint.

 

 

ACCUSED: Sean Bacon                                           

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: No fixed address

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report that a sexual and domestic assault had just occurred in Waterbury. Troopers stationed out of the Berlin Barracks responded to Waterbury and spoke with the victim, who reported having been held against her will and assaulted. Troopers located the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Sean Bacon, and took him into custody on suspicion of first degree aggravated domestic assault, first degree unlawful restraint, and aggravated sexual assault. Bacon was ordered held without bail pending arraignment, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in Washington County criminal court in Barre.

 

No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following arraignment.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 @ 1230 hours       

COURT: Washington

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Center

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4009501

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gruenewald                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/13/2026 at 0132 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 2, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Ryan Nolan                           

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Route 2 in Danville, VT. The operator was identified as Ryan Nolan (36). While speaking with Nolan, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Nolan was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing. Nolan was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 28, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/28/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Caledonia 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.

Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4009491

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gruenewald                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/12/2026 at 1702 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Corinth, VT

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice, Operating after Suspension or Revocation of License, Violation of Condition of Release, Grand Larceny, Burglary, Aggravated Operating Without Consent of Owner, Possession of Stolen Property, Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: David Devaux

AGE: 73

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to 5161 Cookeville Road in Corinth for the report of a theft. The person of interest in the theft was identified as David Devaux (73) of Corinth. While speaking with Devaux, Troopers determined that Devaux went onto a neighbor’s property, stole a four-wheeler, and then operated the four-wheeler on a public highway. Devaux also had an extraditable warrant out for his arrest from New Hampshire. Devaux was subsequently placed under arrest and brought to the St. Johnsbury barrack for processing. Devaux was issued a citation for appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September 14, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED: Y

BAIL: $25,000

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.

Trooper Nicole Gruenewald

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

Williston Barracks / LSA

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1006920

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                             

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 11, 2026 / 1543 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 15, town of Cambridge

 

ACCUSED: Scott Horner                                               

AGE: 26

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, VSP was notified of a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck multiple road signs causing damage on VT Route 15. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Scott Honer (26) of Hyde Park, VT. Horner advised the vehicle was having brake issues and confirmed he did not stop to report the crash and continued driving. He was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division at a later date.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: October 28, 2026 / 1230 hours            

COURT: Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a     

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: 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.

RE: Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51 -- roadway reopened

The roadway has been reopened.

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:33 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 S MM51 has one lane obstructed in the area of passing/left lane is closed, but the right lane is open to slow traffic due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  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.

Traffic Alert - I-91 S MM51

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Westminster

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I-91 S MM51 has one lane obstructed in the area of passing/left lane is closed, but the right lane is open to slow traffic due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  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.

Williston Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1006958                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley

STATION: Williston                                 

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: September 13^th, 2026 / 0259 hours

STREET: VT Rt 109 / Bog Rd

TOWN: Belvidere

WEATHER: Raining   

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Juvenile

AGE: 17    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

CHARGE: Driving Under the Influence

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE: Ram

VEHICLE MODEL: 1500

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Non-life threatening

HOSPITAL: Copley Hospital, Morristown

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On September 13^th, 2026, at approximately 0259 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the report of an automated iPhone crash notification near the intersection of VT Rt 109 and Bog Rd in Belvidere. Troopers and Deputies responded and determined through preliminary investigation that Vehicle 1, a 2015 Ram 1500, had failed to navigate the curve in the road traveling South on VT Rt 118, departed the roadway, and overturned upon collision with a tree.

 

The operator was identified as a Juvenile, 17, of Fairfax. While speaking with the operator, indicators of impairment were detected, and the Juvenile was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. The operator was transported to Copley Hospital for evaluation and ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court at a later date.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department, Johnson Fire Department, and Northern EMS.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Lamoille

COURT DATE/TIME: Scheduled        

 

 

 

*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.

 

 

Berlin Barracks- Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007618

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 09/12/26 at 0757 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Luce Road, Calais, VT

VIOLATION(S):

 

-Violation of Conditions of Release

-Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Thomas Fallon                                               

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Calais, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers of the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a citizen disturbance located in the Town of Calais. Investigation revealed that Thomas Fallon (56) of Calais, Vermont, had violated conditions of release and had assaulted a member of the household. Fallon was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Fallon was issued a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 09/14/2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the above charges, and subsequently transported to the Northeast Correctional Facility.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast 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.

 

Trooper Abigail Sikora (254)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)