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November 2, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Arrest on Warrant x2 and Violation of Conditions of Release

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26A3009166

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Lambert

STATION: Berlin Barracks

CONTACT #: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 at 1515 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt. 302, Berlin, VT

VIOLATIONS:

- Arrest on Warrant x2

- Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Corey Couture

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre City, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop for a minor motor vehicle violation on Vermont Route 302 in the Town of Berlin. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Corey Couture (44) of Barre City, VT. Investigation revealed that Couture had two active in-state warrants for his arrest. Further investigation indicated Couture was in violation of his conditions of release by operating a motor vehicle. Couture was placed under arrest and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to appear before the Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on November 5, 2026, at 1230 hours for violating his conditions of release. Couture was subsequently lodged at the Northeastern Correctional Complex on $5,000 and $200 bail for his two warrants.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/05/2026 @ 1230 hours.

COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeastern Regional Correctional Facility

BAIL: $5,000 and $200

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

*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 David Lambert

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

(802)229-9191

 

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