State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St Albans Barracks
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification Update
Main St in Montgomery is reopened.
Please drive carefully.
October 4, 2026
Traffic Alert Update - Main St, Montgomery
26B1008774-Missing Person Cavendish VT-Pieter van Schaik
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26B1008774
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trp. Eric Clemens
STATION: VSP Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 1200 hrs. October 4, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Tarbell Hill Road at Oscarson Road, Cavendish, VT
INCIDENT: Missing person
NAME: Pieter van Schaik
AGE: 83
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, VT
The Vermont State Police is actively searching for a missing, vulnerable adult in the Windsor County town of Cavendish, 83-year-old Pieter van Schaik. He was last seen at about 1200 hrs. hiking in a wooded area near Tarbell Hill Road and Oscarson Road, known as the Albert C. Lord State Forest, in Cavendish, when he became separated from his party.
van Schaik is believed to be on foot in the area. VSP asks members of the public to check their property and any outbuildings for van Schaik or signs he might have been in the area.
van Schaik is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing hiking boots, a blue jacket, blue baseball cap, black jeans and a blue backpack. Two photographs of van Schaik are attached to this release.
This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who sees van Schaik or has information on his possible whereabouts should call VSP’s Westminster Barracks at 802-722 -4600.
Detective Lieutenant Eric Albright
Vermont State Police
Major Crime Unit
802-722-4600
Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005380
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: October 4, 2026, 1949 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 18.0
VIOLATION: Excessive speed
ACCUSED: Cole A. Morse
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jefferson, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US Route 7 near mile marker 19.0 for a speeding violation, 90mph in a 55mph zone. The operator, identified as Cole A. Morse (28) of Jefferson, NH, was processed at the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks. Morse was issued a citation and ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on November 16, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: November 16, 2026, 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
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.
Traffic Alert - Main St, Montgomery
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St Albans Barracks
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Main St in Montgomery is shut down in the area of River St due to a Moter Vehicle Crash.
This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hrs. 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.
St Albans Barracks/Criminal Threatening and DC by telephone
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2006365
TROOPER: Seth Boudreau / Sgt Andrew Underwood
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: September 25, 2026 / 1617 hours
October 4, 2026 / 1530 hours
LOCATION: 25 Sandy Acres, Highgate
VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening X2, Disorderly conduct by telephone X3
ACCUSED: Aneda Ross
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 25, 2026, at 1617 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks received a report of Aneda Ross, age 55 of Highgate, threatening to shoot a neighbor. The Vermont State Police were unable to make contact with Ross at her residence. Ross then began calling the Vermont State Police dispatch center over 20 times to yell at, harass and make lewd comments to the dispatchers answering the phone. Ross was put through to the on-duty Patrol Sergeant who advised her that she was only to call the dispatch phone number if she needed assistance and not to threaten and harass the dispatchers answering the phone. Ross then threatened to shoot the Patrol Sergeant. Ross was advised that she would be charged with criminal threatening for making that statement. After that conversation Ross continued to leave 5 harassing and lewd voicemails for the Patrol Sergeant.
On September 30, 2026, Ross was located at her residence and issued a citation for Criminal Threatening x2 and Disorderly Conduct by telephone x 2.
On October 4, 2026, at 1530 hours Aneda Ross again left 7 harassing and lewd voicemails for the same Patrol Sergeant. Ross again called the Vermont State Police dispatch center to harass and make lewd comments to the dispatchers. Ross will face two additions charges for Disorderly Conduct by telephone for these incidents.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE: November 10, 2026, at 0800 hours
COURT: Franklin Superior
LODGED – LOCATION:
BAIL:
MUG SHOT: Y
Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
New Haven Barracks / Multiple charges
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5004257
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/02/2026 at 2344 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Monkton Road
TOWN/STATE: New Haven, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: DUI #1 / Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Stephen O. Lizewski
AGE: 59
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 2nd, 2026, at approximately 2344 hours, the Vermont State Police Dispatch was notified of a crash on Monkton Rd in New Haven. Upon arrival, Troopers observed signs of impairment from the operator, Stephen O. Lizewski (59).
Lizewski was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Middlebury Police Department for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Lizewski was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 16th, 2026, at 1230 hours for the offenses of DUI #1 and Negligent Operation.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/16/2026 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.
St. Albans Barracks / Multiple Charges, Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A2006587
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alexis Marciniak
STATION: St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 10/04/2026 at approximately 11:01 AM
VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence, Operating after suspension or revocation of license
STREET: Vermont Route 78 near Carter Hill Road
TOWN: Highgate
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE
OPERATOR: Jaden Burnor
AGE: 29
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Significant
INJURIES: Significant
HOSPITAL: Northwestern Medical Center / University of Vermont Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 10/04/2026, at approximately 11:01 AM, the Vermont State Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash into the guardrail on Vermont Route 78 near Carter Hill Road in the Town of Highgate. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to the scene and identified the operator as 29-year-old Jaden Burnor. Burnor was transported to the Northwestern Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
At the Northwestern Medical Center, Troopers observed that Burnor had indicators of impairment and had been operating with a criminally suspended license. Burnor was issued a criminal citation for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and Operating after suspension or revocation of license. He is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County, Criminal Division on 12/15/2026, at 8:00 AM to answer to the above charges. He was later transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center for a higher level of care.
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County, Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/15/2026 at 8:00 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.
Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005540
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 09/25/2026 1201
INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Derby Line, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: William Gilmore
AGE: 51
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic dispute that had occurred earlier in the day at a residence on Main St in Derby Line, VT. Investigation revealed that William Gilmore caused physical injury to a household member during this dispute. Gilmore was later located and flash cited to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 9/28/2026 at 12:30PM to be arraigned on a charge of Domestic Assault.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/28/2026
COURT: Orleans
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.
Aaron Leonard, Trooper
Vermont State Police – Derby
35 Crawford Road,
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881
Derby Barracks / Grand Larceny request for information
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005732
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron
Leonard
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 10/3/2026 1549 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Holbrook Bay Commons, Newport Town, VT
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont
State Police received a report of a stolen 1997 International utility trailer
from a field at the Holbrook Bay Commons condos in Newport Town, VT. The
trailer is a 12 foot black utility trailer, with pressure treated deck boards,
a hinged ramp in the back, and 1 foot wooden side walls. The fender on the
driver side has pre-existing damage. The trailer was taken sometime between
9/20/26 and 10/3/2026 and has been listed as stolen.
The Vermont State Police asks anyone with information to
contact the Derby barracks at 802-334-8881 or to leave a tip by texting keyword
VTIPS to 274637 or visiting vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit
Aaron Leonard, Trooper
Vermont State Police – Derby
35 Crawford Road,
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881
Westminster Barracks / DUI
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1008744
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Zachary Kunow
STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)722-4600 x3
DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at approximately 1253 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Briggs Road, Guilford, Vermont
VIOLATION: DUI #1
ACCUSED: Evan Bratton
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Guilford, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/03/2026, at approximately 1253 hours, Vermont State Police- Westminster Barracks were notified of a vehicle operating erratically on Briggs Road in the town of Guilford, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers located the vehicle on Carpenter Hill Road and initiated a traffic stop for multiple equipment violations. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Evan Bratton, 23, of Guilford, Vermont. While interacting with Bratton, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Bratton was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Westminster State Police Barracks for processing. Bratton was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the aforementioned charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division
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. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrants
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A2006540
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins & Trooper Carson Cowhig
STATION: St. Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 10/3/2026 @ 1900 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Howard Road, Enosburg
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant
ACCUSED: Eric Benware
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT
ACCUSED: Jacob Leach
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 3rd, 2026, at approximately 1900 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Albans Barracks attempted to contact Eric Benware (44) to follow up with an ongoing case.
Eric Benware (44) arrived at the residence with Jacob Leach (29) while Troopers were on scene. Both Benware and Leach were known by Troopers to have active warrants for their arrest. Benware and Leach were taken into custody and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans and were both held on $200 bail.
Benware and Leach were additionally issued flash citations ordering them to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on October 5th, 2026, at 1300 hours.
The active warrant for Benware was for the following charge:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT- FIGHT
The active warrant for Leach was for the following charge:
DUI #1 – DRUG, ALCOHOL, OR BOTH
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 @ 1300 hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $200
MUG SHOT: None
Trooper Carson Cowhig
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802)-524-5993
October 3, 2026
Royalton Barracks / DUI
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE: 26B2005633
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel Arrato
STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks
CONTACT: 802-234-9933
ACCUSED: Axel Grady
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, Vermont
DATE/TIME: 10/3/2026 at approximately 1935 hours
STREET/TOWN: VT Route 107 near the Route 14 intersection, Royalton, Vermont
VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 3, 2026, at approximately 1930 hours, the Vermont State Police was forwarded a Be-On-the-Lookout (BOL) for a vehicle all over the roadway at the aforementioned location. Troopers from the Royalton Barracks located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop for observed violations on VT Route 14 near Route 107 in the town of Royalton, VT. While interacting with the operator, identified as Axel Grady, age 21 of Randolph, VT, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Grady was placed under arrest without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and released with a criminal citation to appear in court at the below date, time, and location to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence.
MUG SHOT: YES
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Criminal Division (Windsor)
COURT DATE/TIME: October 13, 2026, 0815 hours
Berlin Barracks / VCOR
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3008249
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026 at 1841 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 110, Orange, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Donna Robinson
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/03/2026 at approximately 1841 hours, Troopers were on routine patrol in the town of Orange, Vermont. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a routine traffic stop. A passenger of the motor vehicle was identified as Donna Robinson. Investigation revealed Robinson was violating active conditions of release when she violated her 24-hour court order curfew. Robinson was taken into custody and ultimately lodged at Chittenden County Correctional Complex on lack of $500 bail.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden County Correctional Complex
BAIL: $500
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
Derby Barracks/DUI
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005745
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Daniel Lynch
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 334-8881
DATE/TIME: 10/3/26, 1950 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT-111, Derby VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Curtis Laramee
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jay, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, VSP Derby Troopers on patrol in the Town of Derby observed a marked lanes violation and effected a stop of the vehicle. The operator was identified as Laramee and indicators of impairment were detected.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Laramee for suspicion of DUI. Laramee was transported to the VSP Derby Barracks for processing and released with a citation to appear in court.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/26, 0830
COURT: Orleans
LODGED - LOCATION: NA
BAIL: NA
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2005618
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Rode
STATION: Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 10/03/2026, at approximately 1500 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Chelsea Street, Royalton, VT
ACCUSED: Andrew D. Rogers
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hancock, VT
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant x 4
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop in the town of Royalton, during this stop, a passenger was identified as Andrew D. Rogers, age 29 of Hancock, VT, who was found to have four active in-state warrants for his arrest, for the below charges. Rogers was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Royalton Barracks, and later lodged at Marble Valley Correctional Facility, to appear in court at the below time, date, and location to answer the charges.
WARRANT #1, #2: $200 BAIL & $200 BAIL
Vehicle Operation – Suspended License x 2 (Misdemeanor)
WARRANT # 3: CITE AND RELEASE WARRANT
FAILED T0 APPEAR 0N 08/20/2026 – Original Charges-
CARELESS AND NEGLIGENT, LICENSE SUSPENDED (Misdemeanor)
WARRANT # 4: $200 BAIL
FAILED T0 APPEAR 0N 09/01/2026 – Original Charges-
VIOLATION OF PROBATION (Misdemeanor)
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility
Trooper Nathan Rode
Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks
2011 VT-107
Bethel, VT 05032
Barracks: 802-234-9933
Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov
St. Johnsbury Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A4010168
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:
Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: October 3, 2026,
at approximately 0734 hours
STREET: Interstate 91 N
TOWN: Newbury
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM105
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top,
dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Carolyn Lyford
AGE:
62
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Johnson, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Renegade
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: Not Transported
PASSENGER 1: Lucas Molleur
AGE:
48
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
Walden, VT
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: Not Transported
PASSENGER 2: Jose Vazuez
AGE: 35
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital,
Woodsville, NH
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 3, 2026, at
approximately 0734 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to
a reported single vehicle crash on Interstate 91 N near MM105 in Newbury. The
operator, Carolyn Lyford, failed to maintain her lane resulting in her entering
the median and striking a tree. The vehicle, a Jeep Renegade, suffered major
damage after flipping onto its side.
The operator and passengers
were able to extricate themselves from the vehicle. Troopers observed signs of
impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) on the
operator. At the conclusion, Lyford was placed under arrest for suspicion of
DUI Drugs and Negligent Operation.
LODGED - LOCATION:
N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Y
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orange County Criminal
Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/2/2026 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 arraignment time.
Rutland Barracks / MV Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26B4007515
RANK / TROOPER
FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION:
Rutland
CONTACT#: (802)
773-9101
DATE/TIME: On
October 3, 2026, at approximately 0853 hours
STREET: VT RT
100
TOWN:
Pittsfield, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR
CROSS STREETS: Hadley Lane
INTERSTATE MILE
MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear,
normal
ROAD CONDITIONS:
Clear, dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR:
Nesmith Sulham
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF
RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR:
2017
VEHICLE MAKE:
Ford
VEHICLE MODEL:
Taurus
DAMAGE TO
VEHICLE #1: Moderate front-end damage
INJURIES: None
reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Kyle
Thygesen
AGE: 52
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF
RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR:
2025
VEHICLE MAKE:
Ford
VEHICLE MODEL:
F-150
DAMAGE TO
VEHICLE #2: Minor damage to rearend
INJURIES: None
reported
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF
CRASH:
On 10/3/2026, at
approximately 0853 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland
Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on VT RT 100, Pittsfield,
Vermont.
Through
investigation it was determined Operator #2 (Thygesen) was operating vehicle
#2, traveling south on VT RT 100. Operator #1 (Sulham) was operating vehicle
#1, traveling south on VT RT 100. Operator #2 (Thygesen) slowed down for
another vehicle traveling at a slow rate of speed on VT RT 100. Operator #1
(Sulham), who was traveling behind vehicle #2, attempted braking but was unable
to avoid colliding with vehicle #2.
The Vermont
State Police were assisted on scene by Pittsfield Fire Department.
Vermont Civil
Violation Complaint: Pending.
Traffic Alert - Newbury
State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St Johnsbury
News Release – Highway /
Traffic Notification
I 91 NB at MM105 has the
passing lane closed down reference a crash.
This incident is expected
to last for about 1-2 hours. 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.
Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges
STATE
OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT
STATE POLICE
NEWS
RELEASE
CASE#:
26B1008736
RANK/TROOPER
FULL NAME: Trooper Victor
Elias
STATION:
Westminster
Barracks
CONTACT#:
(802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME:
10/03/2026 at 0141 hours
INCIDENT
LOCATION: I-91 NB MM31, Rockingham, VT
VIOLATION:
DUI, Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment
ACCUSED:
Jose Vazquez
AGE:
35
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA
SUMMARY
OF INCIDENT:
On
the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster State Police Barracks
received numerous phone calls for a wrong-way driver in the area of I-91 NB MM
31.0, Rockingham (Windham County), Vermont. Troopers were able to locate and
stop the vehicle at I-91 NB MM25.8. Troopers identified the operator as Jose
Vazquez, 35, of Springfield, MA. During the investigation, indicators of
impairment were observed. Vazquez was arrested and transported to the Vermont
State Police Westminster Barracks for processing. Vazquez was released with a
criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham
Criminal Division, on 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the above charge.
COURT
ACTION: Yes
COURT
DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT:
Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
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.
Trooper Victor Elias
Vermont State Police
Troop B - Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 722-4600
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