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October 24, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005749

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel                            

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 10/23/2026 | 2102 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT

VIOLATION:

  • Domestic Assault
  • Criminal Threatening
  • Unlawful Trespass of a Motor Vehicle

 

ACCUSED: Devin M. Martin                                            

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 23, 2026, the Vermont State Police was notified of an assault occurring at the Green Mountain Trailer Park involving a large group of people. It was discovered that Devin M. Marin (23) had inflicted bodily harm upon a domestic partner, had threatened 5 people, and entered into a motor vehicle that was not his. Martin was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on October 26th, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/26/2026 | 1230 Hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NOT HELD

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

*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.

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Trooper Michael Arel

Vermont State Police

“B” Troop – Shaftsbury

96 Airport Road

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

(802) 442-5421

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