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June 25, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3005037

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 06/24/2026 at 2105 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West County Road, Calais

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order, Violation of Conditions of Release, In-state Warrant

 

ACCUSED: Clare Mills                                              

AGE: 31

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Calais, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a disturbance on West County Road in Calais. Upon arrival at the scene, Troopers identified Clare Mills, who was found to have an active in-state warrant. Mills was found to be in violation of her court-ordered conditions of release and Relief from Abuse Order. Mills was subsequently taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Mills was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Washington Criminal Division on 06/25/2026 at 1230 to answer to the above charges.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/25/2026 at 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior- Washington Criminal Division

LODGED: Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility     

BAIL: $200

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.