Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008524

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026 @ 1442 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, MM 48, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Siddhant Singh              

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Roxbury, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/11/2026, at approximately 1442 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near Mile Marker 47.4 in the Town of Berlin, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit at 109 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Siddhant Singh (27) of Roxbury, MA. Singh was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 11/12/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Singh was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $655 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/12/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

New Haven Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release - Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5004375

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf

STATION: New Haven Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) - 388 - 4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026, Morning Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Basin Harbor Rd, Ferrisburgh

VIOLATION: Burglary

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks were notified of a burglary at Basin Harbor inside the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Investigation revealed the donations box with approximately $1,000, and an Apple IPad that were stolen.

 

The investigation into the matter remains active. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Trooper Gabriel Schrauf at 802-388-4919 or Gabriel.schrauf@vermont.gov

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

 

 

Williston Barracks / Driving Under the Influence/ Gross Negligent Operation/ Attempting to Elude/ Reckless Endangerment

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

WRONG WAY DRIVER CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A1007677                         

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Michael Foley

STATION: Williston                                     

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026 @ 0000 hours

STREET: Interstate 89 northbound

TOWN: Williston

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mile Marker 84/4

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Taylor Chagnot

AGE: 29

SEAT BELT: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windham, CT

INJURIES: No injuries

 

PASSENGER: Allison Roberts

AGE: 31

SEAT BELT: No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Underhill, VT

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VEHICLE MODEL: Gladiator

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total

 

VEHICLE # 2

OPERATOR: Shawn Cavic

AGE: 32

SEAT BELT: Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: NA

 

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2025

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Total

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On October 11^th 2026 at 0000 hours, members of the Vermont State Police were notified of a wrong way driver travelling along Interstate 89 southbound, in the northbound lane of travel near Exit 14 in the town of South Burlington. Troopers located the vehicle in question as it continued to travel southbound in the northbound lane of travel in the area of Exit 12, in the town of Williston. Despite efforts to get the vehicle to safely come to a stop, the vehicle crashed into a Vermont State Police cruiser causing severe damage. Following the crash, the operator of the vehicle was identified as Taylor Chagnot. While speaking with Chagnot, troopers observed indicators of impairment. After a roadside investigation, Chagnot was placed under arrest for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, Grossly Negligent Operation, Attempting to Elude, and Reckless Endangerment. Chagnot was transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for processing and ultimately held at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000.00 bail.  

 

Members of the Vermont State Police were assisted during this incident by the Williston Police Department, the Williston Fire Department, and Anytime Towing.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE: October 13^th 2026 at 0815 Hours                   

COURT: Chittenden County

MUG SHOT: Attached

BAIL: $1,000.00

 

 

SGT Todd Stackhouse

Patrol Commander

Troop A- Williston

3294 St George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

(802) 878-7111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4010423                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: October 10, 2026, at approximately 1225 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 S

TOWN: Bradford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 96

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Simon Galmiche

AGE: 35     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montreal, Quebec

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Carolla

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial Front-End Damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 10, 2026, at approximately 1225 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported single vehicle crash involving a deer on Interstate 91 S near MM96 in Bradford. The Bradford Fire Department and Upper Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene with Troopers. Troopers determined a deer entered the roadway resulting in a collision with a 2020 Toyota Carolla being operated by Simon Galmiche. The Carolla was totaled as a result of the collision. Galmiche was not injured and the deer was located deceased.

Royalton Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2005829

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                            

STATION: Royalton                    

CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/10/26 / 1950hrs

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 S - MM 28

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed / Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: Seecharran Anirude                                                

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Queens, NY

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on interstate 89. Radar confirmed the vehicle's speed in excess of 120MPH in a posted 65MPH zone. The vehicle was stopped without incident. The operator, Seecharran Anirude, 45, was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks where he was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division at the time and date listed below.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/26  // 0830hrs            

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

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

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

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3005485                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini

STATION: Shaftsbury                             

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 10, 2026, approx. 2221 hours

STREET: Ladd Road

TOWN: Pownal, VT

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: US Route 7

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Jeffrey D. Pierce

AGE: 63    

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

VIOLATIONS: DUI; Leaving the scene of an accident; Negligent operation

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2006

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end damage

INJURIES: Minor injuries

HOSPITAL: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: At the above date and time, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Ladd Road in Pownal, VT. Through investigation, it was determined that Vehicle #1 (Pierce) travelled off the road, striking the guardrail and trees. Pierce was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. Pierce was issued a citation for operating under the influence of alcohol, as well as for leaving the scene of a crash and for negligent operation, with both stemming from a separate incident reported to Vermont State Police earlier in the evening of October 10, 2026. Pierce was ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on December 21, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending

LODGED - LOCATION: No    

BAIL: No

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: December 21, 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.

 

 

Re: Traffic Alert - VT Route 36, Fairfield

Roadway is reopened. 

Thank you. 

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 36, Fairfield has both lanes obstructed in the area of House #7949 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.

Traffic Alert - VT Route 36, Fairfield

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

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 36, Fairfield has both lanes obstructed in the area of House #7949 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.

Berlin Barracks / Lost Hiker

 

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008501

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa                   

STATION: Berlin Barracks              

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/10/2026 @ 1751 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Camel’s Hump / Monroe Trailhead, Duxbury, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Lost Hiker

 

MISSING PERSON: Juvenile                             

AGE: 12

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Boston, MA

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/10/2026 at approximately 1751 hours, troopers from the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks received a report of a lost hiker at the Camel’s Hump Monroe Trailhead in Duxbury, VT. The hiker was identified as a juvenile from Boston.

Mary Rice, the mother of the juvenile, advised the State Police she and her family were up from Boston to summit Camel’s Hump. On the way down from the summit, the juvenile was separated and continued down the Long Trail while the family continued down the Monroe Trail.

VSP Search and Rescue teams, Waterbury Back Country Rescue, Huntington Back Country Rescue, and Camel’s Hump Rescue responded to the scene to conduct a search. Through coordinated efforts with all teams, everyone was successfully brought down the mountain without incident.

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005445

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026 | 0008 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT

VIOLATION:

• Aggravated Assault
• Criminal Threatening x2
• Reckless Endangerment
• False Swearing

 

ACCUSED: Damion T. Stratton                                            

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

VICTIM #1: Aiden Bimmler

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT

 

VICTIM #2: Tina L. Drake

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT

 

VICTIM #3: Leonard A. Drake

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 07, 2026, the Vermont State Police was notified of a dispute in Readsboro which resulting in a firearm being brandished. Damion T. Stratton (27) was identified as a suspect on scene, and after a thorough investigation it was discovered that Stratton had caused fear of bodily harm to multiple residents of Readsboro, and had presented a deadly weapon to Aiden Bimmler (24). Stratton was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on October 12th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/12/2026 | 1230 Hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF)

BAIL: $50,000

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 Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

 

 

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008473

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/10/2026 @ 1054 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, MM 51, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: Clinton Luu                     

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Quincy, MA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/10/2026, at approximately 1054 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near Mile Marker 49 in the Town of Berlin, VT. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit and operating in a negligent and unsafe manner. The operator was seen passing vehicles unsafely in the right lane at a high rate of speed, before returning to the left lane and continuing at speeds above 90 mph. Troopers observed the vehicle traveling at 95 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Clinton Luu (45) of Quincy, MA. Luu was arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and was later released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 11/12/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Luu was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $323 and 2 points.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/12/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

Traffic Alert - Greenbush Rd between Ferry Rd and Thompson Point in the Town of Charlotte

 

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
Greenbush Rd between Ferry Rd and Thompson Point in the Town of Charlotte has both lanes obstructed in the area of This is for a structure fire. due to a fire incident.

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.

Bureau of Criminal Investigation - Troop A West / Assault and Robbery / Reckless Endangerment

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2006751

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Robert Lemnah                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/9/26 at 1948

INCIDENT LOCATION: 3108 VT Rt 78 in Highgate, VT.

VIOLATION: Assault and Robbery / Reckless Endangerment

 

ACCUSED: Joshua Reynolds                                               

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Matthew Greenia

AGE: 58

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Franklin, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/9/26 at 1948 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Irving gas station located at 3108 VT Rt 78 in the Town of Highgate, Vermont. Troopers learned a male entered the store with a firearm and demanded money from the cash register. 

 

When Troopers responded to the scene, they located an individual that matched the description of the person that fled the store. After further investigation, it was determined Joshua Reynolds (35) of Highgate, Vermont had committed the crimes of Assault and Robbery as well as Reckless Endangerment. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in St. Albans. Reynolds was held without bail at Northwest State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/13/26 at 1300 hours           

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility      

BAIL: Held without bail

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.

 

Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah

Vermont State Police 

Bureau of Criminal Investigations - Berlin 

578 Paine Turnpike North

Berlin, VT 05602

802-229-9191

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault / Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005864

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 10/09/2026 @ 2024 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Glover Rd, Barton, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Interference to Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED:  Ezra Bartlett                                          

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, 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 responded to the report of a domestic disturbance on Glover Rd, Barton, VT. Investigation revealed Ezra Bartlett caused pain and placed a household member in fear for their life. Furthermore, Ezra restricted the household members’ ability to call for emergency services.

Ezra taken into custody, processed at the Derby Barracks and later lodged at Northern State Correctional with $200 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/12/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Orleans County Criminal Division    

LODGED - LOCATION:    Northern State Correctional Facility 

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: 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.

 

 

Trooper Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881

 

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008957

Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster                   

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/09/2026 @ 10:13 pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: Townshend Dam Road, Wardsboro, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Joshua M. Jones

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wardsboro, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/09/2026 at 10:13 pm, the Vermont State Police received a report that Joshua M. Jones (30), of Wardsboro, VT was actively violating his conditions of release at a residence located on Townshend Dam Road in Wardsboro (Windham County), VT.   Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded and at the conclusion of the investigation, Jones was taken into custody.

Jones was arrested for violation of conditions of release and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Westminster for processing. 

Jones was issued a criminal citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on October 13, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer for the above charge. Jones was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was held on $500.00 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 13, 2026 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500.00

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.

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010408

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                           

STATION: St. Johnsbury                     

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/10/2026 @ 2344 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I91 MM 118, Barnet

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Nadeem Jaheer                                            

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leesburg, VA

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers on routine patrol observed a vehicle operating above the posted speed limit. The speed of the vehicle was verified by RADAR at 116mph. A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Jaheed, of Leesburg, VA. Jaheer was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing. Jaheer was later released on a citation.

 

Jaheer was also issued a VCVC for a violation of Title 23 VSA 1004 with a waiver amount of $751.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 @ 0830 hours        

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

 

New Haven Barracks / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE               

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26B5004350

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Raymond

STATION: New Haven

CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/09/2026 at 1916 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Notch Rd

TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont

 

VIOLATIONS: DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Scott A. Cousino

AGE: 62

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 9th, 2026, at approximately 1916 hours, the Vermont State Police Dispatch was notified of a suspicious vehicle on Notch Rd in New Haven. Upon arrival, Troopers observed signs of impairment from the operator, Scott A. Cousino (62).

                                                                                                                                                                            

Cousino was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Cousino was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on November 9^th, 2026, at 1230 hours for the offenses of DUI #1.       

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/2026 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. 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Sexual Assault / Domestic Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004254

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas Grimes                          

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 2nd, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rupert, VT

VIOLATION: Sexual Assault - T13 VSA 3252, Domestic Assault - T13 VSA 1042

 

ACCUSED: John K. Richardson                                               

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rupert, 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 August 6th, 2026, Detectives from the Vermont State Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of a reported sexual assault.  After further investigation, probable cause was developed to charge John K. Richardson, age 41, of Rupert, VT, with sexual assault and domestic assault.  John was taken into custody on October 9th, 2026, and transported to the VSP - Shaftsbury Barracks for processing.  The Honorable Judge Barra imposed conditions of release upon John and ordered him to be held without bail.  John was transported and lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, VT.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 13th, 2026, at 1230           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility    

BAIL: Held without bail

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.

RE: Traffic Alert - US Route 7, Vergennes

 

Roadway now open

 

John Conway

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4600

802-722-4690-FAX

 

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Sent: Friday, October 9, 2026 3:22 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - US Route 7, Vergennes

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
US Route 7, Vergennes has both lanes obstructed in the area of New Haven 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.

Rutland Barracks / Two-Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH 

  

CASE#: 26B4007654       

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Sean Mulderry, Trooper Christopher Highbarger 

STATION: Rutland                            

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

  

DATE/TIME: On October 9, 2026, at approximately 1013 hours 

STREET: VT Route 133 

TOWN: Pawlet, Vermont 

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Route 30 

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A 

WEATHER: Overcast 

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry 

  

VEHICLE #1 

OPERATOR: Douglas Perkins 

AGE: 69 

SEAT BELT? No 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pawlet, Vermont 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2007 

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge 

VEHICLE MODEL: Ram 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to front of vehicle 

INJURIES: Injury to hand 

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center 

 

VEHICLE #2 

OPERATOR: James Simonds 

AGE: 58 

SEAT BELT? Yes 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, New York  

 VEHICLE YEAR: 2016 

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford 

VEHICLE MODEL: F-350 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Damage to front of vehicle 

INJURIES: Head injury 

HOSPITAL: Glen Falls Hospital 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: 

On 10/09/2026, at approximately 1013 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-car crash on VT Route 133 in Pawlet, VT. 

Through investigation, it was determined Operator #1 (Perkins) was operating vehicle #1, traveling west on VT Route 30. Operator #2 (Simonds) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on VT Route 133. Operator #1 turned onto VT Route 133 and crossed over the centerline, colliding with vehicle #2 as vehicle #2 approached the intersection. 

Vehicle #1 sustained moderate front-end damage from the collision. Vehicle #2 sustained moderate front-end damage from the collision. VT Route 133 was limited to one lane of traffic while responders worked to remove the vehicles. 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Pawlet Fire Department, Washington FAST Squad, and Turk’s Wrecker. 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.