St Albans Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001260

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson                          

STATION: St Albans Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 02/25/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1838 Longley Bridge RD, Enosburgh, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

ACCUSED: David Desilets                                              

AGE: 59

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburgh, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/25/26 the Vermont State Police of the St Albans Barracks were notified of a violation of an Abuse Prevention Order. Investigation revealed David Desilets (59) of Enosburgh, VT violated court ordered conditions via electronic communication. Desilets was issued a flash citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 02/26/26 at 1300 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/26/26 1300 hours            

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA  

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: NA

*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 Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Three Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A4001655                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                                      

CONTACT#: 802-222-4680

 

DATE/TIME: February 25, 2026, at approximately 0851 hours

STREET: Interstate 91 S

TOWN: Thetford

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM82.4

WEATHER: Cloudy, snowfall

ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, partial snow cover

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Ronin Moulton

AGE: 20    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Groton, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2009

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: F150

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Serious, Non-Life Threating

HOSPITAL: DHMC

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Angela Pero

AGE: 51

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

PASSENGER: Cameron Jarvis

AGE: 35

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: International

VEHICLE MODEL: Plow Truck

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate rear damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Brynna Riley

AGE: 33

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep

VHEICLE MODEL: Compass

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #3: None

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 0851 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported two vehicle crash on Interstate 91 S MM82.4. Initial reports were that a truck struck a State of Vermont Agency of Transportation plow truck.

 

Troopers arrived in scene and determined a 2017 International Plow Truck was plowing snow in the passing lane when a 2009 Ford F150 rear ended it. The operator, Ronin Moulton, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The plow truck was operated by AOT member Angela Pero and Cameron Jarvis from AOT was the passenger. Pero and Jarvis were evaluated by EMS roadside. A third vehicle exited the roadway to avoid the collision but suffered no damage.

 

Troopers also issued a VCVC to a passing motorist who was recording the crash scene on their phone while passing the scene. Motorists are reminded to slow down and to not use portable electronic devices when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.

 

Troopers were assisted at the scene by members of the Thetford Fire Department, Upper Valley Ambulance and the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

 

This crash remains under investigation. An updated press release will be issued at a later time.

St Albans Barracks / Criminal Threatening

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001262

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson                            

STATION: St Albans Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 02/25/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: 308 Montgomery RD, Berkshire, VT

VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening

ACCUSED: Randy Bluto                                              

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02-25-26 at 1225 hours the Vermont State Police out of the St Albans Barracks were notified of a threatening case at 308 Montgomery RD in Berkshire, VT. Investigation revealed Randy Bluto (37) of Richford, VT had used electronic means to threaten another individual. Bluto was arrested and released on citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 03/17/2026 at 0800 hours.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   3/17/26 0800          

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

*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 Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Obstruction of Justice and Unlawful Trespass

 

VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4001651

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 @ 1556 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville, VT

VIOLATION: Obstruction of Justice, Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Laughton

AGE: 44

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Danville, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a trespassing call in the town of Danville. Investigation revealed that Matthew Laughton (43) of Danville had committed the offenses of Obstruction of Justice and Unlawful Trespass. Laughton was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Laughton was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 03/02/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 8:30 AM           

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.

 

 

Trooper Kyle Gorman

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / LSA and Negligent Operation

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4001627

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff           

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 at 1033 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 2 W St. Johnsbury, VT

 

ACCUSED: Colleen Fahey                                           

AGE: 52

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lancaster, NH

VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA) and Negligent Operation.

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle that was being operated erratically on US Route 2 W in the Town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The complainant stated the vehicle had crashed into a telephone pole before leaving the scene of the accident. Troopers located the vehicle near the intersection of Concord Avenue and Portland Street. The operator appeared to have fled the motor vehicle after it was no longer operational. Further investigation revealed, the vehicle was registered to Colleen Fahey (52) of Lancaster, New Hampshire. Fahey was located on 02/24/2026 at approximately 1420 hours. Fahey was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 03/30/2026 at 0830 hours for the offenses of LSA and Negligent Operation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/30/2026 at 0830 hours

COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Not 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 Riley Fenoff

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 #1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

(802) 748-3111

 

St Albans Barracks / LSA Request for information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

             

CASE#: 26A2001228

TROOPER:  Andrew Underwood                             

STATION: St Albans Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 23, 2026 / 1630 hours

LOCATION: I89 NB Exit 20

VIOLATION: Leaving the scene of an accident with injury resulting

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                                 

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Brian Hathaway

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 23, 2026, at 1630 hours the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks was advised of a road rage incident on Interstate 89 northbound on the exit 20 offramp, where a vehicle was side swiped and forced off the roadway. The operator of the vehicle that was struck, Brian Hathaway, age 40 of Fairfax, suffered minor injuries and his vehicle was heavily damaged. The suspect vehicle was possibly a dark colored Audi SUV with a roof rack, as seen in the attached picture and dash camera video. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash traveling east on Highgate Road toward the Swanton/Highgate area.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the vehicle in question please contact the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.

 

 

Trooper Andrew Underwood (222)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

RE: 26A2001257 // Missing Person // St Albans Barracks

The juvenile has been located safe. 

 

From: Weed, Benjamin via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 1:40 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: 26A2001257 // Missing Person // St Albans Barracks

 

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2001257

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Weed

STATION: VSP St Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fletcher Rd, Fairfax, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Elizabeth Smalls

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the evening of Tuesday February 24^th 2026 VSP was notified that 15 year old Elizabeth Smalls was visiting her friend’s residence in the town of Fairfax when she left with an unknown male in an unknown vehicle in an unknown direction to potentially visit a store. After leaving at approximately 8:15pm, Elizabeth did not return to either her residence in St Albans, nor back to the friend’s house from where she left. Elizabeth was last seen wearing a tan True Religion branded hoodie, leggings, and slippers. She is further described as African American, 5’ 4”, and 110lbs with black hair pulled back.

 

The disappearance is not considered suspicious. Anyone with information on Elizabeth’s whereabouts or who has information that could assist investigators should call the St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Re: Traffic Alert - I 91 Southbound in Thetford

The roadway is back open

Brady Pugh

Emergency Communications Dispatcher

VSP Williston PSAP

3294 Saint George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

O: 802.878.7111 / F: 802.878.3173

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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:07 AM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - I 91 Southbound in Thetford

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 Southbound in Thetford has both lanes obstructed in the area of Mile Marker 84.2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

Berlin Barracks/ MV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3001098                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: (802)229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: February 12, 2026, at 1621 hours

STREET: VT Route 100

TOWN: Warren

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Sugarbush Access Rd

WEATHER:       Winter conditions

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Linda Vogel

AGE: 84    

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mystic, CT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru

VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor

HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Jorge Gonzalez JR

AGE: 39     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Granville, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2019

VEHICLE MAKE: Ford

VEHICLE MODEL: Flex

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Berlin Barracks received a report of a two-motor vehicle crash in the area of VT Route 100 and Sugarbush Access Rd. Initial investigation revealed Op#1, Linda Vogel (84) of Mystic, CT, was operating a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek north on VT Route 100. Op#1 made a left hand turn onto Sugarbush Access Rd. At this time, Op#2, Jorge Gonzalez JR (39) of Granville, VT, was traveling south on VT Route 100.

Statements and evidence at the scene show Op#1 turning in front of Op#2, and ultimately both vehicles collided.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Warren Fire Department and Mad River Valley Ambulance. Op #1 elected to be transported to Central Vermont Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by E&S Towing.

Traffic Alert - I 91 Southbound in Thetford

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
St. Johnsbury 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 91 Southbound in Thetford has both lanes obstructed in the area of Mile Marker 84.2 due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.

26A2001257 // Missing Person // St Albans Barracks

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 25A2001257

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Weed

STATION: VSP St Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Fletcher Rd, Fairfax, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Elizabeth Smalls

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the evening of Tuesday February 24^th 2026 VSP was notified that 15 year old Elizabeth Smalls was visiting her friend’s residence in the town of Fairfax when she left with an unknown male in an unknown vehicle in an unknown direction to potentially visit a store. After leaving at approximately 8:15pm, Elizabeth did not return to either her residence in St Albans, nor back to the friend’s house from where she left. Elizabeth was last seen wearing a tan True Religion branded hoodie, leggings, and slippers. She is further described as African American, 5’ 4”, and 110lbs with black hair pulled back.

 

The disappearance is not considered suspicious. Anyone with information on Elizabeth’s whereabouts or who has information that could assist investigators should call the St Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Royalton Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B2000969                   

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Clark & Trooper Plympton

STATION: VSP Royalton               

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 @ 1636 hours

STREET: VT Route 4

TOWN: Hartland

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 12

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: David Fitzgerald

AGE: 73  

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: Prius

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: Annmarie Pintal

AGE: 56      

SEAT BELT? Y/N Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Amherst, NH

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Land Rover

VEHICLE MODEL: Ranger Rover Sport

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of VT Route 12 and VT Route 4, Hartland VT. Troopers with the Royalton Barracks responded along with the Hartland Fire Department and Woodstock EMS. Operator 1 was identified as David Fitzgerald (73) and Operator 2 was identified as Annmarie Pintal (56). Preliminary investigation revealed that Fitzgerlad failed to yield to the stop sign on VT Route 12 and struck Pintal's vehicle while she was traveling east on VT Route 4. Throughout investigation, Fitzgerald was displaying signs of impairment. Fitzgerald was ultimately placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Pintal was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for minor injury. Fitzgerald was transported to the Royalton State Police Barracks for processing and subsequently released on citation to answer to the charge of DUI Drug. The crash is still under investigation. Anyone with information that witnessed the crash may contact Trooper Clark at the Royalton Barracks.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Windsor County Criminal Court

COURT DATE/TIME: 04/21/2026 @ 0830 hours. 

*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

St Albans Barracks / Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2001251

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson                            

STATION: St Albans Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: 02/24/26

INCIDENT LOCATION: (Home Street, Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: Jason Bessette                                            

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/24/26 at 1817 hours the Vermont State Police were notified of an assault that had taken place on Home Street in Richford, VT. Investigation revealed Jason Bessette (28) of St Albans, VT had physically assaulted another individual. Jason was issued a flash citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on 02/25/26 at 1300 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  02/25/26 1300          

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

*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 Benjamin Emerson

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 917-1819

 

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  26B2000967

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Daniel Arrato

STATION:  Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks               

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

DATE/TIME:  02-24-2026 at approximately 1532 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Kibling Hill Rd, Tunbridge

VIOLATION(S):  Arrest on Warrant for the following charges: Disorderly Conduct, Violations of Probation

 

ACCUSED:  Tina M. Ashley    

AGE:  44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Royalton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 24, 2026, at approximately 1532 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop for observed violations, and located a passenger identified as Tina Ashley, age 44 of Royalton, VT, within the vehicle. Following investigation, Ashley was found to have an active in-state warrant for Disorderly Conduct and Violations of Probation, was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks, and later lodged at the below location with bail, to appear at the below time/location.

 

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  02-25-2026 at 1230 hours

COURT:  Orange - Criminal Division

LODGED:  Y

BAIL:  $200

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.

 

Rutland Barracks /Assault and Robbery, Resisting Arrest ect

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4001395

RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Sean Mulderry

STATION: Rutland              

CONTACT#: 802-733-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 02/23/2026 @ 1055 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney, VT 

 

VIOLATION(S):

 

-Assault and Robbery, a violation of Title 13 VSA 608

-Simple Assault, a violation of Title 13 VSA 1023

-Petit Larceny, a violation of Title 13 VSA 2502

-Resisting Arrest, a violation of Title 13 VSA 3017

 

ACCUSED: Amanda Martin                                   

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:        

 

On Tuesday, February 24^th, 2026, at approximately 1000 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a reported theft in Poultney, Vermont.

 

Upon investigation, it was found that Amanda Martin (27) of Rutland, VT, assaulted another and took money and clothes, caused bodily injury to another, and resisted arrest.

  

Martin was transported to the Rutland Barracks, where custody was transferred to the Department of Corrections for violating probation conditions.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2026 at 1230             

COURT Rutland County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: Yes