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August 30, 2026

Berlin Barracks / VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3007284

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile                          

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/30/2026 at 0824 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Kneeland Flats Trailer Park, Waterbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Jaidyn Lafond

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/30/2026, at approximately 0824 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a reported conditions of release violation at Kneeland Flats Trailer Park in the Town of Waterbury.  Subsequent investigation revealed Jaidyn Lafond (21) was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release by telephonically contacting a protected individual. On 08/30/2026 at approximately 1300 hours, Lafond was cited to appear before the Washington County Criminal Division on 09/10/2026 at 0830 hours for the aforementioned violation.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/10/2026 at 0830 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division

LODGED : N

MUG SHOT: Y

 

*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.