ST. JOHNSBURY – On September 20, the Vermont State Police (VSP), St. Johnsbury barracks, initiated an investigation into an alleged road rage incident that resulted in gunfire and occurred on U.S. Route 302 in South Ryegate. Based on their investigation, troopers obtained New England wide and New York extraditable arrest warrants for Justin French, 36, and Kayla Cabney, 33, both of Bradford for the following offenses; Two counts of 1st Degree Attempted Murder, a felony, Reckless Endangerment, misdemeanor, Criminal Threatening, misdemeanor.
Investigation into this incident indicates that this shooting was not a random act of violence and involved people who knew each other.
French and Cabney are considered armed and dangerous. They are known to frequent Orange, Caledonia, and Washington counties, and have strong ties to Grafton County, N.H. People with information on French and/or Cabney’s whereabouts should not approach either of them. Instead, they should call 911, their local police department or the Vermont State Police barracks at (802) 748 – 3111. People can also submit anonymous tips by visiting vsp.vermont.gov/tipssubmit.
On September 20, at approximately 5:11 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a road rage incident along U.S. Route 302 from Powder Spring Road to P&H Truck Stop in the towns of Groton, Ryegate and Newbury. Troopers arrived in the area but are still seeking assistance. Upon review of the security footage, an unknown vehicle was identified. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the VSP – St. Johnsbury barracks, via phone at (802) 748 – 3111 or submit an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
MARSHFIELD – On Tuesday, Sept. 23, at approximately 9:32 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single motorcycle crash near the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Onion River Road in Marshfield. Upon arrival, the operator of the vehicle, Christopher Skinner (50), of Plainfield, was found unresponsive. CPR was initiated, but despite lifesaving efforts the operator was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the operator was traveling East on U.S. Route 2 in the town of Marshfield. As the vehicle was navigating a left curve in the area of Onion River Road, it took a turn too wide. This caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. The vehicle collided with road signs, a guardrail, and a parked vehicle. The operator was ejected from the vehicle, which came to rest on the southern side of the roadway. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police, Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.
CAMBRIDGE – On September 23, Travis Daigle, 22, of Woodbury and Alex Maldonado, 22, of Greensboro Bend, were located by Vermont State Police and issued citations for Aiding and Abetting Retail Theft, two counts of Unlawful Trespass and Operating with a Criminally Suspended License. August 22, VSP was made aware of a retail theft that had occurred August 20, at Aubuchon Hardware in Cambridge. Two individuals had entered the store on August 20 and 22, removing merchandise from the rear door without paying retail value and drove away. Through investigative measures, Daigle and Maldonado were identified and issued citations to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 12, at 12:30 p.m.
WOLCOTT – September 27, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a trooper assigned to the Williston Barracks observed a passenger car traveling on Vt. Route 12 near the Worcester Town Line at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was registered at 88 miles per hour in a posted 50 miles per hour zone, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1081(b), Basic Rule. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was identified as Michael Isabell, 23, of Wolcott. Isabell was issued a citation to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 5, at 12:30 p.m., to answer the charge of Excessive Speed. Isabell was also issued a Vermont Civil Violation complaint for the offense of Title 23 VSA 1081(b), Basic Rule, which held a waiver amount of $572 and 2 points.
DANVILLE – On September 5, at approximately 10:26 a.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a burglary at the McDonald Farm Stand in the town of Danville. Troopers arrived on scene and talked to the owner. Upon review of the security footage, at approximately 6:58 a.m., an unknown individual entered the store. The same individual exited the store at approximately 6:59 a.m.. The suspect was later identified as Lucas Putvain, age 38, of Hardwick. Putvain was issued a citation to appear at Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 17.
