St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4009859

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode                      

STATION: St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/5/2025 at approximately 1655 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 421 Us Route 2 E, Danville, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR / ACCUSED: Douglas Lamothe

AGE:  77

SEAT BELT: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1997

VEHICLE MAKE: Buick

VEHICLE MODEL: Regal

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: NONE

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Margaret Walker

AGE:  64

SEAT BELT: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hyde Park, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Kia

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportage

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor

INJURIES: NONE

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/5/2025 at approximately 1655 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a two-vehicle car crash near 421 Us Route 2 E, in the town of Danville, VT. The operator of vehicle one was identified as Douglas Lamothe (77). Investigation revealed that Lamothe had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing. Lamothe was released on a citation to appear.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/24/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: CALDONIA

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 Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Barracks: 802-748-3111

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

Royalton Barracks / Embezzlement

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

CASE#: 25B2004475

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Detective Trooper Mengbei Wang                       

STATION: Royalton Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 2014 -2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tunbridge, Vermont

VIOLATION: Embezzlement

ACCUSED: Jacqueline Higgins

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vershire, Vermont                                      

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On Aug. 11, 2025, the Vermont State Police in Royalton was contacted by the Tunbridge Fire Department regarding a possible embezzlement within the volunteer department. Investigation by the state police including a review of department financial records revealed that during a 10-year period from 2014 through 2025, $186,000 had been embezzled from the department. VSP’s investigation identified the suspect in the embezzlement as Jacqueline Higgins, who was hired by the Tunbridge Fire Department as a bookkeeper in 1994. Discrepancies in financial records were found when an audit was started, and Higgins resigned as the bookkeeper.

 

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, Higgins was arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. She was released with a citation to appear for arraignment at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 31, 2025, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Chelsea.

 

No further information is available at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Higgins’ arraignment.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant, VCOR

VSP News Release

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2008138

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION:  St. Albans              

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 11/05/2025 / 1102 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street in the town of Richford

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant and VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Jeffrey Brown

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Main Street in the town of Richford. The person of interest was located and identified as Jeffrey Brown (34) of Richford, VT. It was determined that Brown was in violation of his conditions of release which included a 24-hour curfew at a different location. Brown was also known to have an active federal arrest warrant for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Brown was arrested and transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility where he is being held on the warrant. Brown was also given a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on December 22^nd, 2025 at 0830 hours to answer the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/22/2025 at 0830 hours

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

Update No. 2: Identity confirmed following discovery of body in Wallingford

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25B4006825

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Henry Alberico, Trooper Craig Roland                             

STATION: VSP Rutland Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: September 19, 2025, at approximately 0519 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Nash Dr, Wallingford, Vermont

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

 

ACCUSED: Rodney Davis

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has completed an autopsy on the individual whose body was recovered Oct. 7 in Wallingford. The autopsy confirmed the individual’s identity as Rodney Davis, 62, of Wallingford, and determined he died by suicide.

 

Suicide touches the lives of many Vermonters. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers providing free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in distress; prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones; and best practices for professionals in the United States.

 

To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, dial “988” or text “VT” to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Trained counselors are available 24/7. More resources are available at https://facingsuicidevt.com/

 

No additional details are available about this case.

 

 

***Update No. 1, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025***

As search efforts continued Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, for 62-year-old Rodney Davis of Wallingford, the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue Team located human remains in the woods at about 12:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Davis’ home on Nash Drive. Positive identification was unable to be made.

 

The body was recovered and will be transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to confirm identity and determine the cause and manner of death.

 

This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

 

 

***Initial news release, 9:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025***

On September 19, 2025, troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a suspicious incident on Nash Dr in the Town of Wallingford, Vt.

 

Investigation into the incident indicated that Rodney Davis caused serious injury to a family or household member. When attempting to contact Davis, Troopers learned that he was in possession of a firearm and on foot in the forested area to the East of Nash Dr. in the Town of Wallingford.

 

Troopers responded to the area and established telephone communication with Davis, who spoke with police though refused to exit the woods. Contact with Davis ended as it is believed that his cellular phone lost power. Police were unable to reestablish communication with Davis and his current location is unknown. Davis is 5’11” and approximately 185 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes. His current attire is unknown.

 

The Vermont State Police urge anyone with information about the location of Rodny Davis to contact the Rutland State Police Barracks by calling (802) 773-9101.

 

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Burglary

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4009847

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Jason Haley                           

STATION:  St Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/04/25 between 0700 and 1630 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Ryegate Road, Ryegate

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                           

 

VICTIM: Christine and Wendall Morrison

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/05/25 Vermont State Police were notified of a burglary that occurred on 11/04/25 sometime between 0700 and 1630 hours. The victims Christine and Wendall Morrison reported their house had been broken in and various items had been taken totaling nearly $4000.00.

 

Vermont State Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Trooper Jason Haley of the St Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

 

Trooper Jason Haley

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

Rutland Barracks/Robbery **Update**

**Update**

 

Arrest Made in October Robbery Investigation – Killington, Vermont

 

 

KILLINGTON, VT – The Vermont State Police have made an arrest in connection with a robbery reported on October 23, 2025, at the Mountain Merchant Convenience Store in Killington.

 

On October 23, 2025, troopers with the Vermont State Police responded to the Mountain Merchant Convenience Store for a report of a robbery. Following an initial response and subsequent investigation, the Vermont State Police worked in cooperation with the Rutland Police Department to identify a suspect in the case.

 

As a result of the investigation, detectives with the Vermont State Police sought an arrest warrant for Jonathan Lucadamo 29, of Rutland, Vermont. The Rutland Superior Court later issued a warrant for Lucadamo on the charges of Petit Larceny and Retail Theft.

 

On November 5, 2025, members of the Rutland Police Department located and arrested Lucadamo in connection with the outstanding warrant. Lucadamo was taken into custody without incident and transported for arraignment in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division.

 

No further information is available at this time

 

 

Detective Sergeant Lauren Ronan

Vermont State Police BCI-B West

Shaftsbury Barracks

802-442-5421

Lauren.Ronan@vermont.gov

 

 

 

From: Ronan, Lauren
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2025 12:20 PM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Rutland Barracks/Robbery Request for Information

 

VSP News Release-Incident- Request for information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B4007674

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Lauren Ronan                          

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: October 23rd, 2025, approximately 2140 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mountain Merchant, 2384 Killington Rd, Killington, VT

VIOLATION: Robbery

 

 

VICTIM: Donald Billings, Owner, Mountain Merchant, Killington VT

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 23rd, 2025, at approximately 2140 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to the Mountain Merchant Convenience Store in the Town of Killington for a report of a robbery.  An unarmed male, wearing a mask, entered the store and demanded that the store employee open the register.  The suspect left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.  The Vermont State Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is requested to call the Vermont State Police Rutland barracks at 802-773-9101(option 8). People can also submit tips anonymously by visiting https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 11/4/2025 @ 1001 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 MM 35, Exit 6 Off Ramp, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Trafficking Fentanyl, Transporting Fentanyl, Fentanyl Possession, Theft of Rental Property, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of Cocaine, Trafficking Cocaine, Operating without Owner's Consent

ACCUSED:  Derrick Wooding (46), Zakee Habeeb-Ullah (47), Michael Hayes (63), Stephen Davidson (34)

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, Connecticut, Middletown, Connecticut, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/4/2025 at approximately 1001 hours, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Interstate 91 near mile marker 24.2. Troopers followed the vehicle and received information that the vehicle was stolen. Troopers conducted a traffic stop, and an investigation revealed that Derrick Wooding (46) of East Hartford, Connecticut, Zakee Habeeb-Ullah (47) of East Hartford, Connecticut, Stephen Davidson (34) of Middletown, Connecticut, and Michael Hayes (63) of St. Johnsbury, Vermont were in possession of fentanyl and cocaine. Davidson was operating the stolen vehicle, and Wooding had failed to return the vehicle to a rental car company after being the authorized renter.

All parties were issued criminal citations for the above offenses and are scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 11/05/2025 at 1230 hours. The subjects were ordered to be lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility prior to their Court appearance.

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/5/2025 at 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

MUGSHOTS: INCLUDED

BAIL – $10,000, $5,000 (Hayes)

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

Williston Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A1008676

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                     

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: November 5^th, 2025 at approximately 0032 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 15 / Wells Farm Dr, Cambridge

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Ashley Airoldi                                              

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 5^th, 2025, at approximately 0032 hours, a Trooper with the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks was conducting stationary RADAR speed enforcement along VT Rt 15 in Cambridge near Wells Farm Dr. A vehicle was observed traveling at a speed higher than the posted speed limit. RADAR was activated and registered a speed of 74mph in a posted 50mph zone, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Ashley Airoldi, 38, of St. Albans. Investigation revealed several indicators of impairment. Airoldi was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Airoldi was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. She was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on December 29^th, 2025, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI Refusal.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: December 29^th, 2025 / 1230            

COURT: Lamoille

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3004583

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo                         

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 11/4/25 at 2046 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury, Vermont

 

ACCUSED: Clint Caccamo

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/4/25 at approximately 2046 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks were dispatched to the report of a domestic dispute in the town of Shaftsbury, Vermont. Investigations revealed that Clint Caccamo (37) had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Caccamo was taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Caccamo was released on a citation to appear in Bennington County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 11/5/25 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/5/25 at 1230 hours

COURT: Bennington

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.

 

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 25B4008062

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: November 4, 2025, at approximately 1923 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rutland Town

VIOLATION: Retail theft, possession of stolen property, false reports to law enforcement

 

ACCUSED: Aaron Jones

AGE: 50

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex Town, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On November 4, 2025, at approximately 1923 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a retail theft at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Rutland Town. Through investigation, troopers learned that Aaron Jones of Essex Town, intentionally removed merchandise from the store without paying for it and set off the alarm system in the store while leaving. When contacted by troopers, Jones initially provided a false name to police. Jones was later found to be in possession of the stolen merchandise, which was recovered and returned to the store. Jones was issued a criminal citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on February 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: February 23, 2026, at 10:00 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 the arraignment time.

 

Rutland Barracks / MV Crash *updated*

Update: On 11/2/2025, Operator #1 (Davis) was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on 1/5/2026 at 10:00 AM to answer to the charges of grossly negligent operation and excessive speed. See below for civil violations.

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25B4007383              

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner

STATION: Rutland                                   

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: On October 13, 2025, at approximately 0901 hours

STREET: VT RT 103

TOWN: Wallingford, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Roger Hill Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Cloudy, raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet, clear

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Davis

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage.

INJURIES: Serious bodily injury.

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) then transported to UVM Medical Center.

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Martin Machain

AGE: 61

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 1992

VEHICLE MAKE: Peterbilt

VEHICLE MODEL: 377

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major front-end damage.

INJURIES: None reported.

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 0901 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on VT RT 103, south of Roger Hill Road, in the Town of Wallingford.

Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Davis) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on VT RT 103. Operator #2 (Machain) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on VT RT 103. Operator #1 (Davis) failed to navigate the right curve and crossed the centerline into the southbound lane of travel. Vehicle #1 collided head on with vehicle #2. Operator #1 (Davis) sustained serious bodily injury as a result of the crash. Operator #1 (Davis) was transported to RRMC and then later transported to UVM Medical Center.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Wallingford Fire Department, Mt Holly Fire Department, Clarendon Fire Department, and Wallingford Rescue.

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Title 23 VSA 1038 – driving on roadways laned for traffic, Title 23 VSA 601 – no license, Title 23 VSA 676 – operation after suspension, Title 23 VSA 1099 – texting while driving, Title 23 VSA 1081(b) – basic rule speeding.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 1/5/2026, at 10:00 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 / Arrest Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2006056

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Kelsey Knapp / Trooper Michael Robidoux     

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: November 4^th, 2025 / 0938 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Kelsey Mountain Road, Tunbridge

VIOLATION: Arrest Warrants

 

ACCUSED: Michael Taylor

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police in Royalton and the Department for Children and Families went to a residence in Tunbridge regarding an investigation. While at the residence, Michael Taylor was found to have two active in-state arrest warrants for sexual assault out of Windsor County and disturbing the peace by phone out of Orange County. Taylor was arrested and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. He was then brought to the Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/04/2025 / 1230 hours

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $10,000 (Windsor) / $200 (Orange)

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Sexual Exploitation of a Minor / Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor / Dispensing Cannabis to a Person Under 21 Years of Age

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3004437

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 24th, 2025

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bennington, VT

VIOLATION:

T13 VSA 3258b - Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

T13 VSA 2802a - Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor Outside the Presence of a Minor

T18 VSA 4230f - Dispensing Cannabis to a Person Under 21 Years of Age.

 

ACCUSED: Peter Lown                                               

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

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

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 24th, 2025, the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations was notified of a sex offense involving a minor.  Probable cause was developed to charge Peter Lown, age 40, of Bennington, VT, with the offenses of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor, and Dispensing Cannabis to a Person Under 21 Years of Age.  On November 4th, 2025, Peter was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 1st, 2025, at 0830 hours.  Peter was released on his own recognizance.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 1st, 2025, at 0830 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington 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.

Single vehicle roll over

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4009782                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley

STATION: St Johnsbury                             

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 11/04/25

STREET: US Route 5

TOWN: Ryegate

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Moore Lane

WEATHER:        Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Mathew White

AGE:   20  

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Cottage

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a single vehicle roll over crash on US Route 5 in Ryegate, VT. The operator Mathew White (20) of Ryegate, was transported by EMS for minor injuries. Investigation into the crash revealed, White had gone off the road and traveled approximately 150 feet before clipping a utility pole at which point the vehicle went airborne over Moore Lane. Upon landing on the other side of the Moore Lane, White's vehicle rolled two times and came to rest upside down in the roadside ditch. Later speaking with White it is believed that he fell asleep and his vehicle drifted off the roadway.

 

Vermont State Police were assisted by Ryegate Fire Department, Woodsville Ambulance and Ward's Wrecker Service.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: No

 

Trooper Jason Haley

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4009779

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Underhill            

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 11/04/2025, at approximately 0005 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I-91 North Mile Marker 105 Newbury, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2, Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jeffrey G. Nolan          

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Newbury, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling at an extremely high rate of speed. Radar indicated the vehicle was traveling at 118 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. As Troopers spoke with Nolan, indicators of impairment were detected. Nolan was arrested for suspicion of DUI, excessive speed and negligent operation and transported to the Saint Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Nolan was later issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division and released.

Nolan also received the following VCVCs:

1. IS - 31 Or More MPH Over Speed Limit VSA 1004 - 2 Points - $779 Waiver
2. NL - Operating Without A License VSA 601 - 2 Points - $162 Waiver
3. ESD - Unreasonable And Imprudent Speed When Special Hazards Exist VSA 1081(d) - 2 Points - $220 Waiver
4. VNI - Vehicle Not Inspected Within 15 Days Of Vt. Registration VSA 1222 - $105 Waiver
5. DP - Failed To Display Front Registration Plate VSA 511 - $76 Waiver 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/19/2025 at 0830 hours 

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not 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 Ryan Underhill

Vermont State Police

Troop A- St. Johnsbury Barracks

1068 US RT 5

St. Johnsbury, VT 05879

(802) 748-3111