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April 2, 2026

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5001602

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller                            

STATION:  Derby                   

CONTACT#: 802 334 8881

 

DATE/TIME: 03/26/2026 @ 1930 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5 / Irasburg, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Jason Able                                             

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance at a residence on US Route 5 in the Town of Irasburg. Upon Troopers arrival, it was determined Jason Abel (41) of Irasburg had caused physical harm to a household member. Abel was subsequently taken into custody, processed at the Derby Barracks and transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   03/27/2026 @ 1230 hours         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION:   Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500

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 Logan Miller

Vermont State Police

Troop A – Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, Vermont 05829

Logan.Miller@vermont.gov

(802) 334-8881