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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


B Troop / DLS Criminal Incidents

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, October 21, through Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the troopers of B Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license: 

Joshua Graves, 28, of Brattleboro, VT was stopped by Trooper Victor Elias on US Route 5 in Westminster on October 25, 2026, at 9:55 PM. He is cited to appear at the Superior Court of Windham County on December 1, 2026.

B Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in New Haven, Royalton, Rutland, Shaftsbury, and Westminster.

 

 

 

Traffic Alert - Memorial Drive

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Memorial Drive has both lanes obstructed in the area of IAO 1448 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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005833

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 30, 2026, approx. 0032 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Military Rd, Pownal

VIOLATION: Unlawful trespass (felony), domestic assault, criminal threatening, unlawful mischief (misdemeanor)

 

ACCUSED: Lucas A. Avis                                               

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident on Old Military Rd in Pownal, VT. Through investigation, it was determined that Lucas A. Avis (44) of Pownal, VT, had committed unlawful trespassing, domestic assault, criminal threatening, and unlawful mischief. Avis was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued conditions and transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. He was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 30, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

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

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $1,000

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.

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005826

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Stevens/ Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 0929 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sandgate Road Sandgate, VT

VIOLATION: Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Unlawful Restraint, Obstruction of Justice, Violations of Conditions of Release, DUI #1.

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Keary                                                

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sandgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were notified of a domestic assault that occurred at a residence on Sandgate Road in the Town of Sandgate. An investigation was conducted which resulted in the arrest of Matthew Ready for the above charges.

 

Ready was transported to the Shaftsbury State Police for processing and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 10/30/2026 at 1230 hours. Ready was later remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Center on a hold without bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at 1230 hours.             

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Lodged MVCC     

BAIL: Hold 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.

 

Sergeant Colin Shepley

Vermont State Police Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road Shaftsbury, VT 05262

802-442-5421

 

Berlin Barracks / VCOR and DLS

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3009048

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic

STATION:  Berlin                 

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 1743 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 110, Barre Town, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR and DLS

 

ACCUSED: Paul Williams

AGE: 47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/29/2026 at approximately 1743, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of Barre Town, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop. The operator was identified as Paul Williams (47), investigation revealed that Williams was operating with a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license and had violated his conditions of release. Williams was taken into custody for processing and released on citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/30/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3

 

October 29, 2026

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008129

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                            

STATION: Williston                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 29th, 2026 / 1703 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 109, Belvidere

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence, Negligent Operation, Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Nault                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex Town, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 29th, 2026, at approximately 1703 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified that a vehicle had crashed into a parked vehicle and front porch at a residence on VT Rt 109 in Belvidere, causing property damage. The operator of the vehicle then left the scene of the crash.

 

Troopers located the vehicle a short distance away on VT Rt 109, and identified the operator as Benjamin Nault, 37, of Essex Town. While speaking with Nault, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Nault was then transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing, where he was ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 18th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charges of DUI, Negligent Operation, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Vermont Highway Patrol.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: November 18th, 2026 / 1230 hours         

COURT: Lamoille

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.

 

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2006265

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                             

STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3626 VT Route 14, Royalton, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug, False Information to a Law Enforcement Professional, Criminal DLS

 

ACCUSED: Shawn Hickok                                               

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morrisville, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/29/2026 the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks received a call advising that a suspicious vehicle was driving in circles in the Aubuchon Hardware parking lot in Royalton VT. Troopers from the VSP Royalton Barracks responded to the scene. During the course of the investigation, Troopers observed indicators of impairment from the operator, later identified as Shawn Hickok (39) of Morrisville VT. It was also discovered that Hickok provided false information to law enforcement and was criminally suspended. Hickok was placed under arrest and transported to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks for processing after being medically cleared at Gifford medical center. Hickok was issued a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charges of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Criminal DLS, and False Reports to Law Enforcement Authorities.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/12/2027            

COURT: Windsor County

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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Williston Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008044

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                             

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 26, 2026 at approximately 1311 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stone Bridge Lane, Huntington

VIOLATION:

 

  • Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Mark Smith                                                

AGE: 87

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 26, 2026 at approximately 1311 hours, The Vermont State Police received a report that Mark Smith (87) had violated an active trespass order. Investigation revealed Smith was on a property located on Stone Bridge Lane after being issued a Notice Against Trespass.

 

Smith was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer the charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: December 12, 2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Chittenden

 

*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 / Unlawful Trespass


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3009038

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney                  

STATION: Berlin Barracks       

CONTACT#: (802)-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 1046 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Rexine, Michael                                       

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 29th, 2026, at 1154 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a male trespassing on property at the above location. Michael Rexine (62) was previously trespassed for the above location and was in violation of that notice. Michael Rexine (62) was arrested for unlawful trespass and is cited to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division on November 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 19, 2026, at 0830 hours       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Motor vehicle crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A2007291                                      

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION: St Albans                               

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 0527 hours

STREET: I 89 Northbound Exit 18

TOWN: Georgia

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Brian Kimme

AGE: 50

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Belleville, IL

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo

VEHICLE MODEL: VNL

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Yes

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: NA

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer truck on interstate 89 Northbound near Exit 18. Troopers responded to the scene and identified the operator as Brian Kimme (50) of Belleville, IL. Kimme was uninjured and was assisted out of the truck by the Georgia Fire Department. It was determined that Kimme was traveling northbound when he veered off the roadway into the median, causing the truck to roll onto its driver side. The truck was later removed by TDI towing and repair.  

 

 

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Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993

 

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St. Albans Barracks | Vehicle Fire on Interstate 89

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2007304

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Seth Boudreau                        

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

 

DATE/TIME: 10/29/2026 at 1136 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 South at  MM 116, St. Albans Town

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 29, 2026, at approximately 1136 hours, the Vermont State Police and the St. Albans Town Fire Department responded to Interstate 89 South near mile marker 116 for a report of a vehicle being transported by a tow truck that had become engulfed in flames.  No injuries were reported.

 

After the fire was extinguished, the vehicle was removed from the interstate by Stone’s Towing.

 

Trooper Seth Boudreau 

Vermont State Police 

St. Albans Field Station

140 Fisher Pond Rd. 

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

Traffic Alert - Interstate 89 Soutbound

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Interstate 89 Soutbound has both lanes obstructed in the area of MM 116 due to a fire incident.

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.

Re: Traffic Alert - I 89 S

 

Roadway has been re-opened

 


From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I 89 S

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 104.8 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 89 S

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Albans

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 S has one lane obstructed in the area of MM 104.8 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.

Partial Road Closure - I 89 N Exit 18, Georgia

 

State of Vermont  

Department of Public Safety  

Vermont State Police  

St. Albans Barracks 

 

Interstate 89, northbound at Exit 18 in Georgia  will be down to one lane open(passing lane is shut down, driving lane is open) to remove a tractor trailer following a crash. 

 

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.

Thank you for your patience and please drive safely.

 

 

Williston Barracks / DUI #1

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

            

CASE#: 26A1008110

TROOPER:  Trooper Ahmed Sharif                                      

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 28, 2026 at approximately 2254 hours

LOCATION: Interstate 89 Southbound MM 100.8, Milton, VT

 

ACCUSED: Damien M. Patterson                                       

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 28, 2026, at approximately 2254 hours, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 89 southbound at mile marker 100.8 in Milton for a vehicle traveling 94 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. The operator was identified as Damien M. Patterson (22) of St. Albans. While speaking with Patterson, troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Patterson was subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks for DUI processing. He was later released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on November 19, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: November 19, 2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Chittenden

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 Ahmed Sharif

Vermont State Police - Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495 

(802) 878-7111

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