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October 23, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Stalking

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2006053
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Elisabeth Plympton                            
STATION: VSP Royalton                    
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/18/2026 - 10/22/2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations, VT
VIOLATION: Stalking

ACCUSED: Paul Grunwaldt                                          
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, 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: The Vermont State Police received a report regarding multiple unwanted interactions with an individual identified as Paul Grunwaldt (52). Investigation revealed that Grunwaldt engaged purposefully in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that caused fear for safety. Grunwaldt was issued a criminal citation to answer to the charge of Stalking.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/25/2026 @ 0830 hours          
COURT: Orange County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A




*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 Elisabeth Plympton

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 802-234-9933