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September 1, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Domestic Assault, Resisting Arrest

STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
VERMONT STATE POLICE 
NEWS RELEASE 
 
CASE#: 26B4006664 
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                                 
STATION: Rutland                      
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 
 
DATE/TIME: 09/1/2026 
INCIDENT LOCATION: Wells, Vermont 
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault / Resisting Arrest 
 
ACCUSED: Heidi Baron 
AGE: 34 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT 
 
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence victims.) 
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/01/2026, at approximately 0626 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a family fight / domestic on Saw Mill Hill Rd, in Wells, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Heidi Baron (34) caused pain and injury to a family member. Baron attempted to flee on foot and resisted arrest. Baron was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody. 
 
Baron was brought to Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division, to appear before a judge. 
 
 
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  
BAIL: N/A 
MUG SHOT: No 
COURT ACTION: Yes 
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 
COURT DATE/TIME: Pending 
 
*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.