STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2001785
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Connery
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: (802)234-9933
DATE: April 18, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Hidden Glen Road, Bethel, VT
VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Karen L. Kill
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 18th, 2026, at approximately 1056 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an assault regarding domestic issues at a residence on Hidden Glen Road in the town of Bethel. Further investigation resulted in Karen L. Kill (38) being placed under arrest for 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. Karen L. Kill (38) was transported to the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks and ordered held without bail, also provided a Criminal Citation to appear in the Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 20th, 2026, at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: April 20th, 2026, at 1230 hours
COURT: Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional
BAIL: Held w/out bail
MUG SHOT: Included
