STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1008879
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Kelsey
Knapp
STATION:
Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026 at 2251 hrs.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vermont Route 100, Wardsboro, Vermont
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment
ACCUSED: Anthony Smith
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wardsboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/07/2026, at approximately 2251
hours, Troopers assigned to VSP-Westminster responded to a family fight in the
area of Vermont Route 100, in the town of Wardsboro, Windham County, Vermont.
When law enforcement units arrived on scene, Smith pointed a firearm at
responding units and barricaded himself within the residence.
Smith refused to comply with law enforcement and remained
barricaded within the residence. The Vermont State Police Tactical Services
Unit and Crisis Negotiation Unit were activated. After multiple attempts to
de-escalate the situation, Smith surrendered himself to law enforcement at
approximately 0650 hours without incident. Smith was processed and the brought
directly to Windham County Superior Court to answer to the above charges and
lodged.
Route 100 was closed for the duration of this incident; it
was reopened at approximately 0715 hours.
Members from the Wilmington Police Department, Winhall
Police Department, Dover Police Department and Windham County Sheriffs provided
assistance throughout the incident.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/08/2026, at 1230
hours
COURT: Windham
LODGED – LOCATION: Windham County
Courthouse
BAIL: Held Without Bail
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.
