VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5006857
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 12/22/2025 2302 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lynwood Drive, Derby, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: April Morse
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police Derby barracks was dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence on Lynwood Drive in Derby, VT. Troopers responded to the scene with Deputies from the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. Investigation revealed April Morse, age 30 of Derby, had caused bodily injury to a household member. Morse was transported to the Derby barracks for processing. Morse was issued a flash citation to appear in Orleans Superior Court on 12/23/2025 at 12:30PM to answer to a charge of domestic assault, and released with conditions of release.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/23/2025 1230PM
COURT: Orleans Criminal Court
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.
Aaron Leonard, Trooper
Vermont State Police – Derby
35 Crawford Road,
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881
