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September 5, 2025

Westminster Barracks - Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1006804

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson                           

STATION: VSP Westminster                      

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 9/5/2025 @ 0104 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 2073 Fort Bridgman Road, Vernon, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Unlawful Mischief, Third Degree Arson

 

ACCUSED: Kyle Shippee                                              

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a male who was reportedly in active violation of conditions of release at a residence in the town of Vernon, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers arrived on scene and met Kyle Shippee, 29, of Brattleboro, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers observed Shippee to have burned several household items in the backyard of the residence. Troopers subsequently arrested Shippee for the above violations.

 

Shippee was transported to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks, where he was processed and issued a citation. Shippee is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 9/5/2025 at 1230 hours. Shippee was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility and was held on $500.00 cash or surety bond. Shippee was issued a new set of conditions by the Honorable Court.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 9/5/2025 @ 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $500.00 cash or surety

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 Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov