VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A4002930
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Johnson, Trooper Ryan Butler & Detective Trooper Joshua Lewis
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 04/19/24 1322 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Swamp Rd, Newbury, VT
ACCUSED: Ryan Sherman
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
VIOLATIONS:
-Fugitive Wanted on Parole Violation
-Escape/Attempt to Escape
-Resisting Arrest
ACCUSED: Tanya Holbrook
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
VIOLATIONS:
-Assault on Law Enforcement Official
-Impeding Public Officer
-Hindering Arrest
-Resisting Arrest
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks arrived at a residence on Swamp Rd in Newbury in an attempt to locate Ryan Sherman. Sherman was wanted on a no bail fugitive warrant issued by probation and parole. Residents at the address indicated Sherman was in the residence and actively hiding in the attic. While Troopers were on scene, Tanya Holbrook impeded and hindered investigation and assaulted law enforcement while trying to take Sherman into custody. Once Sherman was in custody, he attempted to escape by fleeing into nearby woods.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME (RYAN SHERMAN): 5/1/24 0830 HOURS
COURT DATE/TIME (TANYA HOLBROOK): 5/29/24 0830 HOURS
COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Regional Correctional Facility (Sherman), Holbrook released with citation
BAIL: HOLD WITHOUT BAIL (Sherman)
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 Evan Johnson
Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury
1068 US Route 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Office: 802-748-3111
Email: evan.johnson@vermont.gov