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January 11, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2000252

TROOPER:  Adam Martin                           

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 01/10/2026 at approximately 2307 hours

LOCATION: Fourth Street Enosburg, VT

VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

 

ACCUSED: John Tatro                                                                   

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 10th, 2026, at approximately 2307 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were conducting patrol on Orchard Street in the Town of Enosburg when a vehicle was observed committing a motor vehicle violation. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on Fourth Street and during the traffic stop identified a passenger of the motor vehicle as John Tatro  (42) of Sheldon, VT.

 

During the investigation, Tatro was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. Tatro was taken into custody and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility in the Town of St. Albans where he was held on $200 bail. Tatro was additionally issued a flash citation ordering him to appear before the Franklin County Superior Court – Criminal Division on January 12th, 2026, at 1300 hours for the charges related to the arrest warrant.

 

The active warrant contained charge of:

 

18 VSA 4234a(a)(2) Felony 1 METHAMPHETAMINE - POSSESSION > 2.5 GM

13 VSA 2502 Misdemeanor 1 PETIT LARCENY $900 OR LESS

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 01/12/2026 at 1300 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Superior Court

LODGED – LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $200

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov