Westminster Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B1007080

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/09/26 1735 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Saxtons River, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

 

ACCUSED: Ross Michael Martin

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/09/26 at approximately 1735 hours, Troopers with the Westminster Barracks were notified of a possible violation of conditions of release that occurred near a residence located in Saxtons River, Windham County, Vermont. The investigation revealed Ross Michael Martin (61) of Westminster was found to be in violation of his court ordered Conditions of Release. Martin was subsequently issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 08/10/2026 at 1230 hours, to answer to the above charge.

 

  

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME 08/10/26 at 1230 hours

COURT: Windham 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.

 

Royalton Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

Case: 26B2004340

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux

STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks

CONTACT: (802) 234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 at approximately 1553 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Monarch Hill Rd.

TOWN/STATE: Tunbridge, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: Violation of Conditions of Release (VCOR)

 

ACCUSED: Cooper Irish

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 1553 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Monarch Hill Road, Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. Troopers identified the passenger of the vehicle as Cooper Irish (22) of Randolph, Vermont. It was determined that Irish was in violation of his conditions of release. Irish was issued a criminal citation for Violation of Conditions of Release and was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Orange Criminal Division on 09/02/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/02/2026 at 0830 hours      

COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

 

*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.

 

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933

Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Aug. 10-16, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Aug. 10-16, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Mike Kamerling

michael.kamerling@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Capt. Michael Manley

michael.manley@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

 

 

New Haven Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5003460

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/09/2026 at 1722 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7 / Dog Team Road

TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI – Refusal #3, Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver’s License

 

ACCUSED: Adam L. Irons

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 9^th, 2026, at approximately 1722 hours, the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after an observed motor vehicle violation on US Route 7 near the intersection with Dog Team Road in the Town of New Haven. The operator was identified as Adam L. Irons (34) of Pittsford, Vermont. While speaking to Irons, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Irons also held a restricted license, requiring him to operate a vehicle with an interlock ignition device. The vehicle Irons was operating did not have an ignition interlock device installed.

                                                                                                                                                                            

Irons was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Irons was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on August 31^st, 2026, at 1230 hours.      

 

Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/31/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County Superior 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. 

 

 

Westminster / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007089

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume                       

STATION: Westminster Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: August 9, 2026 at 2300 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Goodnow Rd, Whitingham, Vermont

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Anastasia Slough                                        

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On August 9, 2026, at 2300 hours, a Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks responded to the report of single vehicle crash near the intersection of Vermont Route 100 and Goodnow Rd. After speaking with the operator, Anastasia Slough, (31) of Readsboro, Vermont, Trooper detected signs of impairment. Slough was transported to South Western Vermont Medical Center for minor injuries. Slough was processed and cited to appear Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on October 20th, 2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 20, 2026       

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NO

 

 

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

802-722-4600

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4008360                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar

STATION: St. Johnsbury                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 @ 2300 hours

STREET: Bugbee Crossing Rd

TOWN: Burke

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Bumps Rd

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Joseph Mesics

AGE: 28  

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lebanon, ME

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2023

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On August 8, 2026, at approximately 2300 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash located on Bugbee Crossing Rd in the town of Burke, VT. Troopers identified the operator as Joseph Mesics (28) of Lebanon, ME. While speaking with Mesics, Troopers detected indicators of impairment.

 

Mesics was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation and released. He is ordered to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 08/24/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/24/2026 @ 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.

 

Trooper Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury 

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

 

Derby Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004529

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash                          

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 @ approximately 1820 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vt Route 111 / 4H Road, Derby, VT

VIOLATION: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Scott Ferrin

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, Vermont.

 

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 from the Derby Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Derby, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Ferrin was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Ferrin was later issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court – Criminal Division to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 @ 8:30 am

COURT: Orleans Superior Court. 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*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 Jesse Nash

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd

Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov

(802) 334-8881

 

 

Derby Barracks / Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE# 26A5004434                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller

STATION: Derby                                       

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/04/2026 @ 2029 hours

STREET: Roaring Brook Rd

TOWN: Barton

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Juvenile

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2010

VEHICLE MAKE: Polaris

VEHICLE MODEL: Sportsman

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy Front End

INJURIES: Non Life-threatening

HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a single ATV crash on Roaring Brook Rd, Barton, VT. Investigation revealed a juvenile was operating an ATV at speeds of over 55 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The juvenile was unable to fully negotiate a corner, causing the juvenile to drive off the roadway and crash head on with a culvert under a driveway. Juvenile was ejected from the ATV and transported to North Country Hospital for Non-Life-threatening injuries.

The juvenile was issued several VCVC’s and warnings related to the incident.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Derby Barracks / Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004524

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION: Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026 – 08/08/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Albany Library

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation                                        

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Albany Library

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report the Albany Library had been entered overnight, an undisclosed amount of cash and snacks had been stolen. Anyone with information on who may have entered the library after hour and taken the cash and snack are asked to call the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks at 802 334 8881.

 

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Bureau of Criminal Investigation - Troop A West / Death Investigation

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005992

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det Trooper Robert Lemnah                           

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 8/9/26 at 1740 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: (street, exit, or mile marker and town)

INCIDENT TYPE: Death Investigation

 

VICTIM: Pending notification of next of kin                                              

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who was discovered in a vehicle at the Charlotte Town Beach. Troopers were notified at about 5:40PM on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, that an adult male was found unresponsive in a dark grey Subaru Forester. Charlotte Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene and ultimately pronounced the male deceased. The death is still under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.

 

  

No additional information is available from the Vermont State Police.

 

Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah

Vermont State Police 

Bureau of Criminal Investigations - Berlin 

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

802-229-9191

Royalton Barracks / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004348

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            

STATION: VSP Royalton                      

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 08/09/26 // 0127hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hidden Glen Rd, Bethel

VIOLATION: DUI

ACCUSED: Jonathan Gover                                              

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks received a report of suspicious activity at a property on Hidden Glen Rd in Bethel. Troopers responded and located an involved vehicle, identifying the operator as Jonathan Gover, 25. Throughout investigation, Gover was displaying signs of impairment. Gover was ultimately placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and Transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing before being released with a criminal citation.  

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  8/25/2026 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:    N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Included

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

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

Trooper Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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

Westminster Barracks / Possession of Cocaine and VCOR

 

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006919

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Karson Kruger                      

STATION:  Westminster                

CONTACT#:  802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME:8/8/2026 @ 1700 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, VT

VIOLATIONS: Possession of Cocaine, and Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Laroche                                            

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police located Christopher Laroche, 39 of Highgate, Vermont. He was taken into custody for Violation of Conditions of Release. Investigation also led to an additional charge of Possession of Cocaine.  Laroche was processed at the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks and was subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail. Laroche is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 08/10/2026 at 1230 hours.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 8/10/2026 @ 1230 hours      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF     

BAIL: $10,000

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

Derby Barracks / Request for information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5004164

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 07/25/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Charleston Rd, Brighton, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                              

 

VICTIM: Patrick Roussel

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brighton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a burglary on Charleston St, in Brighton, VT.  Patrick Roussel advised a saw, two speakers and cash in $50 and $100 was taken from his trailer on his property between 07/20/2026 and 07/25/2026.

 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Trooper Richard Berlandy at 802-334-8881 or Richard.Berlandy@vermont.gov

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault within the Presence of a Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5004497

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lynwood Dr, Derby, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault within the Presence of a Child

 

ACCUSED:   Nicholas Lantagne                                            

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, 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-listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred on Lynwood Drive in Derby, Vermont.

Troopers responded to the residence, and an investigation determined that on the night of August 3, 2026, Nicholas Lantagne caused physical harm to a family member.

Lantagne was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing. Following processing, Lantagne was lodged without bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 @ 1230 Hours         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: Held without bail

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

Williston Barracks / Violation of APO

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005828

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michelle Archer                             

STATION: Vermont State Police - Williston                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 3, 2026 / 0927 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterville, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Chase Petrolito                                               

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morrisville, 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 the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a complaint that Chase Petrolito (33) of Morrisville, VT had violated an Abuse Prevention Order. Investigation determined that Petrolito did violate the order and was cited to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court - Criminal Division at a later date. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: September 29, 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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI-Refusal

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A4008362

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James LeBlanc                     

STATION: Royalton    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 8/9/2026 at 2323 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 107 / Vermont Route 12

VIOLATION: DUI - Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Ryan Barry

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Woodstock, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Royalton Barracks were on routine patrol in the town of Royalton, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and subsequently conducted a motor vehicle stop. During the stop, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Barry was arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. Barry was later issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division and released.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4008356                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Chris Santic

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/08/26, 2153 hours

STREET: Leighton Hill Rd

TOWN: Newbury

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: US Rt 302

WEATHER: Clear       

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, black top

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Neil Blodgett Jr

AGE: 31  

SEAT BELT: N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells River, VT

 

PASSENGER: Neil Blodgett Sr

AGE: 55

SEAT BELT: N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells River, VT

 

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2024

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, State Police responded to Leighton Hill Rd, south of US Rt 302, in Newbury for a report of a single vehicle crash.  The vehicle had been traveling south when it went off the roadway on the west side of the roadway.  The operator, Blodgett Jr, was uninjured but was showing signs of impairment.  He was subsequently taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.  Blodgett Jr was transported to the State Police Barracks in Bradford for processing.  He was processed and released on a citation for DUI and violating his conditions of release.  Blodgett Jr is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division on 08/19/26 at 0830 hours.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a        

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: N

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/26, 0830 hours       

 

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

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

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3