St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 25A2004418

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: June 25^th, 2025 @ 2258 hours

LOCATION: Montgomery Rd Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Stewart Arbuckle                                       

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 25^th, 2025, at approximately 2258 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received information on the location of Stewart Arbuckle (35) of Enosburg, VT. Arbuckle was known by Troopers to have multiple warrants for his arrest.

 

His arrest warrants were for the initial charges of:

 

13 VSA 1025 Misdemeanor 1 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

28 VSA 302 Other 5 VIOLATION OF PROBATION

23 VSA 1094(b) Felony 1 VEHICLE OPERATION - WITHOUT OWNER CONSENT - AGGRAVATED

 

 

Based on the information provided to Troopers, Arbuckle was located at a residence on Montgomery Road in the Town of Berkshire and taken into custody for the warrants. Arbuckle was then transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $1,000 bail for the warrants. Arbuckle was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on June 26^th, 2025, at 1300 hours for the charges related to the warrants.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 06/26/2025 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility        

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / DUI #3

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B3002449

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Kyle Stevens                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                     

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/26/25 @ 2032 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 9, Woodford

VIOLATION: DUI #3 Refusal

 

ACCUSED:  Robert Hurley                                             

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on Vermont Route 9 in the town of Woodford after observing multiple traffic violations. While speaking with the operator, identified as 42-year-old Robert Hurley, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. Hurley was ultimately arrested for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Shaftsbury barracks for processing. Hurley was later released on citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on 07/14/25 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/14/25 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Bennington

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.

Royalton Barracks / DUI Drug

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2003518

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            

STATION: VSP Royalton                    

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 06/25/2025 @ approximately 1946 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 northbound, mile marker 20, Royalton VT

VIOLATION: DUI Drug

ACCUSED: Tristan Blais                                              

AGE: 25

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks, conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 89 northbound in the town of Royalton for observed motor vehicle violations. The operator, Tristan Blais (25), was displaying signs of impairment. After investigation, Blais was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI Drug and transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Blais was cited and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/19/2025 @ 0830 hours          

COURT: Windsor County Criminal 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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

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

St. Johnsbury Barracks - Retail Theft

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005501

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Hastings

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/22/25

INCIDENT: Retail theft

 

ACCUSED: Under Investigation   

                                          

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police  St. Johnsbury Barracks is actively investigating a series of retail thefts that have occurred at Market 32 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Troopers have determined that two unidentified female suspects are believed to be responsible for stealing merchandise from the store on at least 18 separate occasions.

Photos of the suspects are attached to this release. The Vermont State Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying these individuals.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspects is asked to contact Trooper Hastings at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.

VSP St Johnsbury/ Crash

TATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 25A4005579                 

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Haley

STATION: VSP St Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 06/25/25 at approx. 1500

STREET: Cottage St

TOWN: Bradford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Wrights Ave

WEATHER:        Sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Christopher Shorey

AGE: 70 

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Paris, ME

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Volvo

VEHICLE MODEL: S90

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: front end

INJURIES: none reported

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police received the report of a vehicle stuck on a bridge off a walking trail at the end of Cottage Road in Bradford. Investigation revealed the operator Christopher Shorey (70) drove down a narrow walking trail and attempted to drive across the narrow foot bridge. Shorey's vehicle broke through the wooden bridge and caused extensive damage to the bridge. Shorey's vehicle was partially hanging off the edge of the bridge.

 

With the help of Bradford Fire Department Shorey was assisted from the vehicle. Troopers observed signs of impairment and Shorey made comments about drinking. Shorey was transported by Upper Valley Ambulance to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment precautionary assessment.

 

Shorey was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Criminal Court for the charges of DUI and Negligent Operation.

 

Wards Wrecker Service was contacted and would be working on removing Shorey's vehicle in the morning.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/20/25 @ 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 Jason Haley

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111

 

Update No. 1: Vermont State Police provides update on Berkshire investigation

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police provides update on Berkshire investigation

 

BERKSHIRE, Vermont (Wednesday, June 25, 2025) — As part of the ongoing investigation into the reported shooting Sunday in Berkshire, the Vermont State Police on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, issued a drug-related citation to a resident of the home where the incident took place.

 

During a court-ordered search of the residence on Vermont Route 118, investigators located a quantity of cocaine. VSP cited Shannon Lontine, 51, to appear at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 12 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans to answer a charge of cocaine possession.

 

The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing. Police continue to ask that anyone with information that could assist investigators call the VSP barracks in St. Albans at 802-524-5993 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

VSP will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.

 

 

***Initial news release, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025, in the Franklin County town of Berkshire.

 

Police received a report shortly after 5 p.m. of a shooting at a home on Vermont Route 118. The number of people involved and the extent of injuries are currently under active investigation. No one is in custody.

 

VSP requests that anyone who might have information that could assist in this case call the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993. Tips also may be submitted anonymously online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. 

 

No other information is available at this time. The state police will provide updates as the investigation proceeds.

 

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Berlin Barracks / Embezzlement / Identity Theft / False Personation/ / False Pretenses

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A3004906

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Robert Lemnah                              

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 7/29/24 at 1004

INCIDENT LOCATION: Duxbury

VIOLATION: Embezzlement / Identity Theft / False Personation/ False Pretenses

ACCUSED: Leighann Ravelin                                                

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

VICTIM: Tyler Fisk / Go Time Property Management

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Duxbury, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 7/29/24 at 1004 hours, the Vermont State Police was contacted by Tyler Fisk (41) of Duxbury regarding possible embezzlement from his business, Go Time Property Management. An investigation was initiated into Leighann Ravelin (44) of Waterbury. The investigation revealed Ravelin obtained a loan for intended for Fisk's business, Go Time Property Management. It was determined from the end of 2020 to the end of 2024 Ravelin moved and spent the funds through her personal accounts. Ravelin also opened a credit card in Fisk's name. 

On 6/24/25, Troopers from the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin cited Ravelin into Washington County Superior Court. Ravelin is cited to appear on 7/17/25 at 0830 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  7/17/25 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Washington County Superior Court

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.

BCI Troop B West -New Haven/ Embezzlement

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B5001294

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Ryan Normile

STATION: BCI Troop B West - New Haven

CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 03/25/25 at approximately 1223 hours

TOWN: Middlebury

 

VIOLATION(S):

 

Embezzlement

 

ACCUSED: Laura M. Brewer

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte, VT

 

VICTIM: Ferrisburgh Stewart’s Shops

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On March 25, 2025, at approximately 1223 hours, the Vermont State Police began an investigation into Laura M. Brewer (42) of Charlotte, VT after receiving a report of missing funds on bank statements. Investigation revealed that in January and February 2025, Brewer, while acting as the manager of the Ferrisburgh Stewart’s Shops convenience store, took and failed to deposit $8,763 in cash. On June 25, 2025, Brewer turned herself in at the New Haven Barracks and was issued a citation to appear before the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Addison County District Court, Criminal Division.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A 

BAIL: N/A

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. 

 

Westminster Barracks / Multiple charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1004536

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Clemens                              

STATION: Westminster Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 06/23/25 at approximately 4:12 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham Rd, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: DUI, Assault on Law Enforcement

 

ACCUSED: Olivia Schadick

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Walpole, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/23/2025 at approximately 1612 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a car off the road located on Rockingham Rd, Rockingham. A subsequent investigation revealed 20 year old Olivia Schadick was operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Schadick was transported to the Westminster Barracks and assaulted a Trooper while being processed. Schadick was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 07/08/2025 at 8:30 AM.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/08/2025 - 8:30 AM            

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 Eric Clemens

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov

Update No. 1: Vermont State Police identifies man who drowned in Lake Champlain

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police identifies man who drowned in Lake Champlain

 

FERRISBURGH, Vermont (Wednesday, June 25, 2025) — The Vermont State Police is able to identify the victim in this incident as Darren Kemp, a native of South Africa who had been living and working at the Basin Harbor Club in Ferrisburgh this summer.

 

Initial information provided to VSP indicated Kemp was 20 years old, however upon further investigation, the state police has confirmed that Kemp was 30 years old.

 

 

***Initial news release, 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025***

The Vermont State Police is investigating a drowning that occurred Tuesday night, June 24, 2025, in Addison County.

 

Police received a report at about 9:25 p.m. that a 20-year-old man who had been swimming in Lake Champlain offshore from the Basin Harbor Club had gone under the water and not resurfaced. Responding crews located the victim in the water and brought him to shore. Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at about 10:10 p.m.

 

The victim’s body will be brought to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. There are no indications this incident is suspicious.

 

VSP will withhold the name of the deceased until after notification of relatives.

 

Responding units in addition to the state police included the fire departments from Addison, Charlotte, Ferrisburgh and Vergennes; and the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.

 

No additional details are currently available.

 

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BACK OPEN - ROLLIN IRISH ROAD AND PARKER LANE TO DUFFY ROAD

Roadway has been cleared and is back open.

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From: Trombino, Sam via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 12:26 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: ROLLIN IRISH ROAD AND PARKER LANE TO DUFFY ROAD

 

EXTERNAL SENDER: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize and trust the sender.

TO ALL MEDIA OUTLETS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ROLLIN IRISH ROAD IN WESTFORD FROM PARKER LANE TO DUFFY ROAD IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. 

 

THIS IS DUE TO A TRACTOR TRAILER UNIT CAUGHT UP IN SOME POWER LINES. THIS INCIDENT IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND UPDATES WIL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE.  

 

MOTORISTS CAN EXPECT DELAYS AND SHOULD CONSIDER ALTERNATE ROUTES.

 

 

RESPECTFULLY,

 

 

DISPATCHER TROMBINO ECDII

WILLISTON BARRACK

3294 SAINT GEORGE ROAD

WILLISTON, VT 05495

802-878-7111 OPTION 3

ROLLIN IRISH ROAD AND PARKER LANE TO DUFFY ROAD

TO ALL MEDIA OUTLETS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ROLLIN IRISH ROAD IN WESTFORD FROM PARKER LANE TO DUFFY ROAD IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. 

 

THIS IS DUE TO A TRACTOR TRAILER UNIT CAUGHT UP IN SOME POWER LINES. THIS INCIDENT IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND UPDATES WIL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE.  

 

MOTORISTS CAN EXPECT DELAYS AND SHOULD CONSIDER ALTERNATE ROUTES.

 

 

RESPECTFULLY,

 

 

DISPATCHER TROMBINO ECDII

WILLISTON BARRACK

3294 SAINT GEORGE ROAD

WILLISTON, VT 05495

802-878-7111 OPTION 3

St Albans Barracks / Domestic Assault x2

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 25A2004386

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                                

STATION: St Albans                     

CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: June 25, 2025, at approximately 0230 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Laroche

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, Vermont

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual assault.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 0230 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, were notified of a family disturbance in the Town of Highgate. Through investigation, it was determined that Christopher Laroche (38), had caused pain and/or bodily injury to family or household members. Christopher was taken into custody and transported to the St Albans barracks for processing. A Judicial Officer was contacted and issued court-ordered conditions of release. Christopher was lodged and cited to appear at Franklin County Criminal Court on June 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM to answer to the above charge.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: NWSCF 

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: June 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM

             

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

 

 

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Fugitive from Justice

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4005560

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: June 24, 2025, at approximately 1544 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Fairlee

VIOLATION: Fugitive from Justice x2, Resisting Arrest, False Info to Police

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Palermo                                            

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Andover, NH

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 24, 2025, at approximately 1544 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on US Route 5 in Fairlee. During the initial contact with the vehicle, a Trooper observed Christopher Palermo (48) to be in the back seat of the vehicle. Palermo was found to have two extraditable warrants out of NH, one was a NH Parole Board warrant with the original offense being Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault, the second warrant was a NH Grand Jury Indictment for possession of cocaine.

 

With the assistance of Bradford Police, Troopers removed Palermo from the vehicle without incident. Palermo was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Palermo lied about his last name and date of birth to evade identification while in custody. Palermo was transported to Northeast Vermont Regional Hospital for precautionary care. While there he resisted arrest, but Troopers were able to escort him back to the St. Johnsbury Barracks.

 

The Honorable Judge Daniel Richardson ordered Palermo be held without bail. He was transported to the Northeast Regional Correctional Complex. He will appear in Orange County Criminal Court on 6/25/2025, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/25/2025 at 1230 hours         

COURT: Orange County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC

BAIL: Held Without

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/ DUI #4

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25A2004382

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Charlotte Hartman

STATION: St. Albans                      

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 06/24/2025 at approximately 2106 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Center St by Thomas St, Richford VT

VIOLATION: DUI #4

 

ACCUSED: Charles Williams                                               

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On June 24^th, 2025 at approximately 2106 hours, Vermont State Police initiated a traffic stop for an observed motor vehicle violation in the vicinity of Center St by Thomas St in the town of Richford. The operator was identified as Charles Williams (56) of Richford. Williams displayed indicators of impairment and was screened for DUI. Williams was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing.

 

Williams was later released with a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court for the above offense.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 07/15/2025 at 0830 hours            

COURT:  Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: NO

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 Charlotte Hartman (232)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov

 

Vermont State Police assists Rutland authorities with response to barricaded man

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police assists Rutland authorities with response to barricaded man

 

RUTLAND, Vermont (Tuesday, June 24, 2025) — The Vermont State Police assisted the Rutland City Police Department in responding to an armed man who barricaded himself inside a home in the city on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

 

The incident occurred on Evergreen Avenue. The Rutland City Police Department, the lead agency on this incident, requested assistance from VSP at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday. Troopers from the Rutland Barracks provided initial coordination with their counterparts at the city police department, while VSP mobilized several special teams to respond to the area.

 

VSP’s special teams response included members of the Tactical Services Unit, Bomb Squad, Crisis Negotiation Unit, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program. All teams were in place by 3 p.m. and remained on scene until the situation ended.

 

This incident involved a subject Rutland police wanted to speak with as part of an ongoing investigation into an earlier report of a domestic assault. During the incident, surrounding roads were closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and some residents were asked to relocate out of an abundance of caution. 

 

At about 5:45 p.m., the man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.  He was transported to the hospital and subsequently pronounced dead.

 

Once the situation stabilized, local streets reopened, and residents returned to their homes.

 

All additional questions regarding this incident should be directed to the Rutland City Police Department.

 

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