VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3000104
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alyssa Nozka
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802.229.9191
DATE/TIME: 01/05/26 at approximately 1849 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Orange, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Billie Jo Dunster
AGE: 54
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, 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 responded to a 911 hang up at a residence in Orange, VT. Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the victim and the accused. Subsequent investigation revealed that Billie Jo Dunster (54) had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Dunster was taken into custody and issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division on 01/06/2025 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/06/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT 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.
