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July 29, 2026

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Violation of a Protection Order

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4005820

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 07/29/2026, at approximately 1124 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wells, Vermont

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Violation of a Protection Order

 

ACCUSED: Brian James

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT

 

 

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

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/29/2026, at approximately 1124 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a family fight/domestic on Mill Pond Rd, in Wells, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Brian James (56) caused fear to a family member and violated a protection order. James was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing and later transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, where he was lodged without bail with a citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court on July 29th, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility           

BAIL: Held Without

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026, 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.

 

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RE: I 89 N mm87, South Burlington

 

The roadway is back open, traffic should start moving shortly

 

From: Gomes, Cullen via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:35 PM
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Subject: I 89 N mm87, South Burlington

 

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Traffic alert – I 89 North near milemarker 87, South Burlington

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

Interstate 89 is currently backed up due to a commercil vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer unit and a dump truck. It should last for the next 45 minutes approximately.

Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully. 

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

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Ruland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B4005816

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                             

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: July 29th, 2026, at approximately 0731 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 309 N Main St, Wallingford, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Robert Horick

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

VICTIM: Cumberland Farms

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 29th, 2026, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were advised of a trespassing complaint. After further investigation, it was determined that Robert Horick was unlawfully trespassing at the Cumberland Farms. Horick was transported to the Vermont State Police- Rutland Barracks for processing. Horick was released and cited to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on July 29th, 2026 at 12:30 PM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: July 29th, 2026 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.

 

 

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I 89 N mm87, South Burlington

 

Traffic alert – I 89 North near milemarker 87, South Burlington

State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

VSP Williston Barracks 

  

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

Interstate 89 is currently backed up due to a commercil vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer unit and a dump truck. It should last for the next 45 minutes approximately.

Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully. 

 

 

Thanks,

Cullen Gomes

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George RD Williston VT 05495

Phone 802.878.7111

PSAP FAX 802.878.3173

 

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Traffic Alert - VT Route 11/30 Winhall

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 11/30 Winhall has both lanes obstructed in the area of Kimball Hill Rd 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.

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RE: Traffic Alert - I 91 NB, Norwich

 

Both lanes open

 

John Conway

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:32 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I 91 NB, Norwich

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 NB, Norwich has one lane obstructed in the area of MM76.6 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.

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Traffic Alert - I 91 NB, Norwich

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Royalton

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 NB, Norwich has one lane obstructed in the area of MM76.6 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.

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Rutland Barracks / 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4005807

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry                                

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: July 28, 2026, at approximately 1420 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Snow Brook Lane, Wells, Vermont  

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Jagdeep Athwal

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Jersey

 

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

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 2, 2026, at approximately 1420 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to the area of Snow Brook Lane in the Town of Wells for a reported suspicious person. Through investigation, it was determined that Jagdeep Athwal, 33, of New Jersey, threatened a family and/or household member armed with a deadly weapon. Athwal was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Athwal was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. Athwal was cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on July 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: July 29, 2026, 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 the arraignment time.

 

 

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St Albans Barracks/ Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A2001988

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Christopher Finley                 

STATION: St. Albans Barracks              

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sheldon, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault – First Degree

 

ACCUSED: Ray Laplante

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

VICTIM: The Vermont State Police does not release names of victims of domestic violence.

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

In March 2026, Detectives with the Northwest Unit for Special Investigations were notified of a domestic assault incident in Sheldon VT. Subsequent investigation revealed that Laplante committed the offense of Aggravated Domestic Assault – First Degree. Laplante was cited into the Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division, ordered to appear on 9/1/2026 at 0800 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/1/2026 – 0800 hours

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Franklin 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.

 

 

Detective Tpr. Christopher Finley

Vermont State Police

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993

 

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Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3006144                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora

STATION: Berlin Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/22/2026 @ 1523 hours

STREET: 1930 Waterbury-Stowe Road

TOWN: Waterbury, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Sara Wilson

AGE: 49    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hinesburg, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2021

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge

VEHICLE MODEL: Durango

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Sean Mceleney

AGE: 21    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Yaris

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front and rear-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Clinton Sears

AGE: 48    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: RAV4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07/22/26 at approximately 1523 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were advised of a three-motor vehicle crash located at 1930 Waterbury-Stowe Road in the Town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, Troopers identified the operator of Vehicle #1 as Sara Wilson (49) of Hinesburg, VT, the operator of Vehicle #2 as Sean Mceleney (21) of Burlington, VT, and the operator of Vehicle #3 as Clinton Sears (48) of Huntington, VT.

 

Investigation revealed that V#3 was stopped in the southbound travel lane awaiting an opportunity to make a left turn across opposing traffic. V#2 approached from behind and stopped behind V#3. V#1 then approached from the rear and failed to stop in time to avoid a collision, striking the rear of V#2. The force of the collision pushed V#2 into the rear of V#3.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury EMS.

 

VCVC: NO

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

 

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Westminster Barracks / DUI #2 - Drugs

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006734

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                           

STATION: VSP - Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 2313 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 103, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #2 - Drugs

 

ACCUSED: Gwyon T. Sutton

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, MA

  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police observed a traffic violation occur on Vermont Route 103 in the Town of Rockingham, Windham County, VT.  Troopers initiated a traffic stop and were able to identify the operator as Gwyon T. Sutton, 51 of Westfield, MA. After further investigation, Troopers observed signs of impairment from Sutton, and he was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for further processing. Sutton was later released on a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division  for the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: September 29, 2026, @ 0830 hours

COURT: Windham Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

 

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St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI & Negligent Operation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008001

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/28/26 @ 2059 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 114, Burke

VIOLATION: DUI & Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Gloria Greenwood                                          

AGE: 74

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to a Be On the Look Out for an erratic operator in the town of Burke. While enroute, Troopers were advised the vehicle had stopped and good samaritans were standing by with the operator. Upon arrival Troopers made contact with Greenwood. Investigation revealed that Greenwood had operated under the influence and operated in a negligent manner. Greenwood was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing. Greenwood was later released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/17/26 @ 0830         

COURT: CALEDONIA

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 William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

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July 28, 2026

Berlin Barracks / DUI #2


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3006356                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 2052 hours

STREET: Guptil Rd

TOWN: Waterbury Center

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Apple Hill Rd

WEATHER: Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Marino Bartolomei

AGE: 56 

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F-150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to driver front quarter panel

INJURIES: None

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Jenna Townsend

AGE: 39  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Traverse

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to front driver quarter panel

INJURIES: None

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On the above date and time at the above listed location, the Vermont State Police received a report of a crash involving a Chevrolet Traverse and a Ford F-150. Investigation revealed that Marino Bartolomei was on his way to his residence when he drove into the guardrail on the bridge, then crossed the double yellow line and struck Jenna Townsend’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected on Bartolomei, and he was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Bartolomei was released with a citation to answer to the above charge.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Washington County Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/13/2026 @ 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.

 

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Royalton Barracks / Leaving the Scene of an Accident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B2004061

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Trinity Poole                      

STATION: Royalton                    

CONTACT#: (802) 234 9933

 

DATE/TIME: 7/28/26 at approximately 1629 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 5772 VT RTE 14, Sharon, VT

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

 

ACCUSED: Tommi Hoyt (Operator #1)

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont

 

VEHICLE #1:

MAKE: Huyndai 

MODEL: Santa Cruz

YEAR: 2025

 


VICTIM: Christopher Low (Operator #2)

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richmond, Vermont

 

VEHICLE #2:

MAKE: Toyota

MODEL: 4-Runner

YEAR: 2017

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 7/28/26, at approximately 1629 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks, were called about a parking lot crash where one opperator left the scene. Troopers spoke with Operator #2, Christopher Low, 32, of Richmond and were advised that the other vehicle involved left the scene. Through investigation, it was determined the operator of Vehicle #1, was Tommi Hoyt, 25, of Tunbridge who knowingly struck the other vehicle then left the scene. Operator #1 (Hoyt) was cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division on 8/25/26, at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: August 25, 2026, 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 the arraignment time.



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Berlin Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3006354                                    

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 07/28/2026 @ 1755 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 Southbound

TOWN: Middlesex, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 60

WEATHER: Heavy Rain

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Travis Worthington

AGE: 47     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Audi

VEHICLE MODEL: A4

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor Injury

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 07/28/26 at approximately 1755 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were advised of a single vehicle crash located on Interstate 89 in the Town of Middlesex. Multiple passersby reported a vehicle hydroplaned and collided into the guardrail. Upon arrival, I observed an Audi A4 partially blocking the right travel lane of Interstate 89 southbound near mile marker 60. The operator was transported to the Central Vermont Medical Center for further evaluation. The investigation showed that Vehicle 1 was traveling south on Interstate 89. While driving in the passing lane his vehicle hydroplaned due to the heavy rain and wet road conditions. Vehicle 1 collided head on into the guardrail on the right side of the roadway. Vehicle 1 came to an uncontrolled rest on the right side of Interstate 89 southbound facing east. Vehicle 1 was cleared from the roadway by E&S Towing, and the roadway was cleared of all hazards.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury EMS.

 

 

 

 

 

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**CORRECTION** Re: Rutland Barracks / Enabling Consumption by Minors Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury

 

**Correction**

 

**Macy Piersiak was 17 at the time of this incident**

 

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To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: Rutland Barracks / Enabling Consumption by Minors Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury

 

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VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4006915

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                           

STATION: Rutland Barracks

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/10/2024 at approximately 0406 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cold River Road, Shrewsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Enabling consumption by minors causing death or serious bodily injury

 

ACCUSED: John-Henry Hubert                                       

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

 

ACCUSED: Kristin Hubert                                       

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

  

VICTIM: Macy Piersiak

AGE:17

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Needham, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/10/2024, at approximately 0406 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Cold River Road, near Upper Cold River Road, in the Town of Shrewsbury. Operator #1 (Piersiak) was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Through investigation, it was determined that John-Henry Hubert and Kristin Hubert had enabled Piersiak to consume alcohol prior to the crash. In May of 2026, a grand jury indicted John-Henry Hubert and Kristin Hubert for enabling consumption by minors, causing death or serious bodily injury, and they were subsequently cited to appear in Rutland Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to this charge.

 

On 7/27/2026, the Rutland County Superior Court Criminal Division ordered both John-Henry and Kristin Hubert to appear at the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing for the above mentioned offenses.  Both appeared as ordered on the same date.  

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  05/18/2026 at 1000 hours

COURT: Rutland Criminal

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

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Westminster Barracks / Negligent Operation & Disorderly Conduct

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006707

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson                            

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: July 28, 2026, 0714 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wardsboro, VT

VIOLATION: Negligent Operation, Disorderly Conduct

 

ACCUSED: John Read                                              

AGE: 54

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stratton, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 28th, 2026, at approximately 0714 hours, Troopers responded to a report of a motor vehicle complaint in Wardsboro, VT. Through investigation, it was determined that John Read (54) of Stratton, VT, committed the offenses of Negligent Operation and Disorderly Conduct. Troopers later made contact with Read in Townshend, VT, and issued him a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on September 1st, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 1st, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

 

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.

 

Trooper Evan Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov

 

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Rutland Barracks / Enabling Consumption by Minors Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury

 



STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4006915

 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner                           

STATION: Rutland Barracks

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/10/2024 at approximately 0406 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Cold River Road, Shrewsbury, Vermont

VIOLATION: Enabling consumption by minors causing death or serious bodily injury

 

ACCUSED: John-Henry Hubert                                       

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

 

ACCUSED: Kristin Hubert                                       

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

  

VICTIM: Macy Piersiak

AGE:19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Needham, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 11/10/2024, at approximately 0406 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Cold River Road, near Upper Cold River Road, in the Town of Shrewsbury. Operator #1 (Piersiak) was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Through investigation, it was determined that John-Henry Hubert and Kristin Hubert had enabled Piersiak to consume alcohol prior to the crash. In May of 2026, a grand jury indicted John-Henry Hubert and Kristin Hubert for enabling consumption by minors, causing death or serious bodily injury, and they were subsequently cited to appear in Rutland Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to this charge.

 

On 7/27/2026, the Rutland County Superior Court Criminal Division ordered both John-Henry and Kristin Hubert to appear at the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks for processing for the above mentioned offenses.  Both appeared as ordered on the same date.  

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  05/18/2026 at 1000 hours

COURT: Rutland Criminal

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

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