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February 6, 2026

St Albans Barracks // Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A2000856

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus                        

STATION: St Albans Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/26 at 11:30 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: King Rd, Fletcher, VT 

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Tyler King                        

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

VICTIM: Collin Stafford 

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 6, 2026, Troopers received a report of a physical altercation that occurred on February 5, 2026, at around 11:30am that had happened at a business in the town of Fletcher. Investigation revealed that King had assaulted another employee Stafford. King was arrested and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. He was later released and issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County Criminal Division on 02/09/2026 at 1300 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/09/26 @ 13:00 hours       

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

Derby Barracks / Violation of conditions of release

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5000677

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Nathan Handy                            

STATION:  Derby                    

CONTACT#: (802)334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 02/06/2026 @ approximately 1038 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 408 Searles Road in the Town of Newport Center 

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Taylor Coull                                              

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

 

VICTIM: Rejean Roberge

AGE: 79

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received report that Taylor Coull (24) violated an active set of court ordered conditions of release by entering onto a property in which she was prohibited to do so. Through further investigation, probable cause was developed to believe Coull contacted Roberge and entered onto his property which was a violation of an active set of court ordered conditions of release. Coull was located and subsequently placed under arrest and transported back to the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks. Coull was later transported to Northern State Correctional Facility on $500.00 bail. Coull is set to be arraigned in the Orleans County Criminal Court on 02/09/2026 at 12:30 pm.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/09/2026 @ 1230 hours

COURT: Orleans

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northern State Correctional Facility

BAIL: $500.00

MUG SHOT: IMAGE 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.

St Albans Barracks // Simple Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A2000856

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shamir Exantus                        

STATION: St Albans Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/26 at 11:30 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: King Rd, Fletcher, VT 

VIOLATION: Simple  Assault

 

ACCUSED: Tyler King                        

AGE: 19

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fletcher, VT

 

VICTIM: Collin Stafford 

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VT 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 6, 2026, Troopers received a report of a physical altercation that occurred on February 5, 2026, at around 11:30am that had happened at a business in the town of Fletcher. Investigation revealed that King had assaulted another employee Stafford. King was arrested and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. He was later released and was issued a citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Franklin County Criminal Division on 02/09/2026 at 1300 hours to answer for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/09/26 @ 13:00 hours       

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED





Vermont State Police assists with response to hazardous materials incident at South Burlington Post Office

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police assists with response to hazardous materials incident at South Burlington Post Office

 

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont (Friday, Feb. 6, 2026) — An incident Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at the South Burlington Post Office that initially was reported as a suspicious package turned out to have been a can of irritant spray that accidentally came open inside a USPS vehicle.

 

The incident, which prompted numerous emergency crews including the Vermont State Police Bomb Squad to respond to the White Street facility, is not suspicious.

 

The driver of the delivery truck, which was parked outside the post office, was treated and released after reporting moderate ill effects from exposure to an unknown liquid.

 

An investigation by multiple first-responder agencies determined a can of dog repellant burst or began leaking inside the USPS truck, causing irritation to the driver. Fluid from the spray can dampened several packages in the vehicle, leading to initial concern that a leaking parcel was the culprit.

 

Agencies that responded included the Vermont State Police Bomb Squad, the Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team, the South Burlington Fire Department, and the South Burlington Police Department.

 

The incident was reported at about 12:50 p.m., and crews began to clear the scene at about 2:30 p.m. No other injuries or ill effects were reported.

 

Further questions should be directed to the U.S. Postal Service.

 

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St. Albans Barracks / Aggravated sexual assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

      

CASE: 25A2008491

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. Michael Mattuchio                            

STATION: VSP St. Albans Barracks

CONTACT: 802-524-5993

DATE/TIME: From 2007 to 2009

INCIDENT LOCATION: Franklin County

VIOLATION: Aggravated sexual assault

 

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

ACCUSED: Ashley Goodwin

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Following an investigation that began in November 2025, the Vermont State Police on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, cited a former Franklin County teacher on charges related to sexual assault on a student in the late 2000s.

 

On Nov. 18, 2025, the Northwest Unit for Special Investigations (NUSI) received a report of a sex offense that took place from 2007-09. The allegations involved a teacher at Enosburg Middle School who had repeated sexual contact with a student who was 14 years old when the contact began. The teacher was identified as Ashley Goodwin, 43, of Enosburg.

 

The state police investigation developed probable cause to charge Goodwin, who is no longer a teacher, with aggravated sexual assault. Friday, Goodwin was processed at the state police barracks in St. Albans and released on a citation ordering her to appear for arraignment at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans.

 

No further information is available from the Vermont State Police at this time. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Goodwin’s arraignment. Questions regarding Goodwin’s employment history should be directed to school officials.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, St. Albans

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

St Albans Barracks / Arrest On Warrant

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  26A2000861

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Benjamin Emerson

STATION:  St. Albans Barracks               

CONTACT#:  802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME:  02-06-2026 at approximately 1216 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Interstate 89 N MM114.4

VIOLATION(S):  Arrest on Warrant for the following charges:

Operating without a license / Failure to Appear

 

ACCUSED:  Ryan Longway     

AGE:  22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Highgate, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


On 02/06/2026 at 1216 hours Vermont State Police initiated a traffic stop for speed on Interstate 89 Northbound near mile marker 114.4 in the town of St Albans. The operator Ryan Longway was discovered to have an outstanding cite and release warrant. Longway was cited to appear in Addison County Court for 02/09/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  02-09-2026 at 1230 hours

COURT:  Addison

LODGED:  No

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

 

Westminster Barracks / Unlawful Mischief

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000768

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Tyler Breen                 

STATION:  Westminster           

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 01/26/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Peter Holl                                

AGE: 70

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/23/24, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks were dispatched to Rockingham VT for an unrelated matter. After further investigation, it was determined that Holl committed the violation of unlawfully mischief at the property in question. Holl was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 03/24/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

Trooper Tyler Breen

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Tyler.Breen@vermont.gov

 

Westminster Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000701

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Tyler Breen                 

STATION:  Westminster           

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 01/24/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Patrick Spaulding                                  

AGE: 61

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/23/24, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks were dispatched to Rockingham, VT for an unrelated matter. After further investigation, it was determined that Spaulding was unlawfully trespassing at the property in question. Spaulding was cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on 03/24/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

 

Trooper Tyler Breen

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Tyler.Breen@vermont.gov

 

TROOP A DLS INCIDENT

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE – DLS INCIDENTS

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

For the week of Wednesday, January 28, 2026 through Tuesday, February 4, 2026, the troopers of A Troop cited the following individuals on suspicion of driving with a criminally suspended license:

 

 

Case #: 26A2000729

Trooper: Blair

Offenders Name: Jason Choiniere

Age: 29

Hometown of Offender:  Swanton

Date and Time of Violation: 02/01/2026 at 0912 hours

Location of Violation: Spring St., Swanton

Court Date and Time: March 09, 2026 at 0800 hours

Location of Court: Franklin County

 

 

Case #: 26A2000726

Trooper: Adam Martin

Offenders Name: Steven Mashtare

Age: 32

Hometown of Offender: Highgate, VT

Date and Time of Violation: 01/31/2026 @ 2233 hours

Location of Violation: US Route 2 / W Shore Road Alburg, VT

Court Date and Time: March 5th, 2026 @ 0830 hours

Location of Court: Grand Isle County Criminal Division

 

 

 

A Troop consists of the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin, Derby, St. Albans,  St. Johnsbury, Williston.

 

 

St. Albans Barracks / Single Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2000846

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 5th, 2026 @ 2144 hours

LOCATION: W Enosburg Road Enosburg, VT

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Stebbins

AGE: 47
SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2011 Honda CR-V

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front-End / Passenger Side

 

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A              

WEATHER: Clear   

ROAD COND: Dry

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On February 5th, 2026, at approximately 2144 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a reported single vehicle crash in the area of W Enosburg Road in the Town of Enosburg. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2011 Honda CR-V that had left the roadway causing damage to the front-end and passenger side of the vehicle.

 

Investigation determined that the vehicle was being operated by Michael Stebbins (47) of Enosburg, VT.  Stebbins was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and the airbags were deployed.

 

Troopers were assisted on scene by Larose’s Towing.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault & Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000944

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026 2320

INCIDENT LOCATION: Center Trailer Park Rd, Waterbury VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault, Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Shane Salls                                               

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

VICTIM #1: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

VICTIM #2: Rodney Worden

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers received a report of a dispute occurring at Center Trailer Park Rd in Waterbury. Investigation revealed that Shane Salls committed the offenses of Simple Assault and Domestic Assault.  Salls was subsequently taken into custody and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. He is scheduled to appear in court on 02/06/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/06/2026 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  Northeast Correctional Facility   

BAIL: $50

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

*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.

St. Albans Barracks / Petit Larceny

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2000836

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St Albans                  

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: February 5th, 2026 @ 1649 hours

LOCATION: Noyes Street Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Kyly Ott                                       

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Dorcas Button

AGE: 41

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On February 5th, 2026, at approximately 1649 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks received a report from Dorcas Button (41) of Richford, VT that Kyly Ott (23) of Richford, VT had stolen a cellphone from Button’s residence.

 

After a thorough investigation, Ott was located at a residence in the Town of Berkshire and issued a citation ordering Ott to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court on March 24th, 2026, at 0800 hours for the charge of petit larceny.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE: 03/24/2026 at 0800 hours             

COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A        

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26A3000935                                           

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney

STATION: Berlin Barracks                                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026

STREET: US Route 2 / Reservoir Road

TOWN: Orange

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Reservoir Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear        

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Aaron Alexander

AGE: 60     

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montpelier, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota

VEHICLE MODEL: 4-Runner

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor Front End Damage

INJURIES: No Injuries

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On 02/05/2026 at approximately 1835 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash located on US Route 302 by Reservoir Road in the Town of Orange. The operator was identified as Aaron Alexander (60) of Montpelier, Vermont. While speaking to Alexander, Troopers observed indicators of impairment.

 

Alexander was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Alexander was released and issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division on February 18th, 2026, at 0830 hours.      

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Y

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/18/2026     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.

 

 

 

 

Berlin Barracks / False Public Alarms

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000938

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Tylor Rancourt                             

STATION: Berlin Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 2/5/2026 2058

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Warren, VT

VIOLATION: False Public Alarms

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                              

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to Main St in Warren for reports of a burglary in progress and a shooting. When Troopers arrived on scene it was determined these were false reports. There was a large police presence in Warren Village while the incident was under investigation. The incident is still under investigation and there is no further information available at this time. Anyone with information that might assist investigators in this case should call the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

Sgt. Tylor Rancourt

Patrol Commander

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

578 Paine Turnpike N

Berlin, VT 05602

 

Office: 802-229-9191

Cell: 802-760-0545

 

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

VSP News Release – Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#:  26A4001070

TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Nathan Rode and Trooper Chris Santic

STATION:  St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#:  802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME:  02-5-2026 at approximately 2345 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  Eastern Ave, Saint Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION(S):  Arrest on Warrant for the following charges:

  1. DUI #1 – Drug or Both
  2. False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer / Implicate Another

 

ACCUSED:  Vera Langmaid      

AGE:  45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Saint Johnsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/5/2026, at approximately 2345 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - St. Johnsbury Barracks were on patrol in the area of Eastern Ave, in Saint Johnsbury, VT, when they learned Vera Langmaid (45) of St Johnsbury was known to have an outstanding warrant. Troopers located Langmaid shortly thereafter. Further revealed Langmaid was wanted for the original charges of DUI #1 – Drug or Both and False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer / Implicate Another.

 

Upon successful identification of Langmaid and confirmation of the warrant, she was subsequently taken into custody. Langmaid was transported to the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. She was cited to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 02/6/2026 at 1230 hours. She was then transported to Northeast Correctional Complex, where she was held on $200 bail for the outstanding warrant.

 

COURT ACTION:  Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:  02-6-2026 at 1230 hours

COURT:  Caledonia

LODGED:  Yes

BAIL:  $200

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.

 

Trooper Nathan Rode

Vermont State Police

1068 US Route 5, Suite #1

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Barracks: 802-748-3111

Email: nathan.rode@vermont.gov

 

February 5, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Aggravated Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3000928

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile                             

STATION: Berlin                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 02/05/2026 @ 1426 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1913 Peacham Pond Rd., Peacham, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Matilda Adelaide                                               

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Peacham, VT

 

VICTIM: Patrick Gomez

AGE: 63

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Marshfield, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police- Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an assault at 1913 Peacham Pond Rd. in the Town of Peacham. Investigation revealed that Matilda Adelaide, 39, committed the offense of Aggravated Assault during an altercation with Patrick Gomez, 63, of Marshfield, VT. Adelaide was issued a citation to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court, Criminal Division for the above offense on 02/06/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 02/06/2026 at 1230 hours   

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Criminal Division

LODGED :   N  

MUG SHOT: N

 

 

 

 

*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.