The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note news releases are available on this blog for at least 30 days following their public release. Releases are generally archived the second month after publication. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

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August 3, 2026

New Haven Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5003348

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Gabriel Schrauf                          

STATION: New Haven Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802- 388- 4919

 

DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 at approximately 0752 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Shore Rd, Salisbury, VT

VIOLATION: VCOR

 

ACCUSED: Nicholas Pecor                                       

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Shore Rd, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks was dispatched to a report of a domestic / family fight at an address on West Shore Rd., in the Town of Salisbury, VT. Upon further investigation, it was found that Nicholas Pecor (23) violated his active court-issued conditions of release.

 

Pecor was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven - State Police Barracks for processing. Pecor was released with conditions of release following his court appearance at the Addison County Court - Criminal Division.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: ADDISON

LODGED - LOCATION:   N/A

BAIL: No

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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Vermont State Police Watch Commander schedule, Aug. 3-9, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Aug. 3-9, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Owen Ballinger

owen.ballinger@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Tyson Kinney

tyson.kinney@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

Rutland Barracks / Suspicious incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B4005960            

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Jakubowski

STATION: Rutland                          

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 10:24 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

STREET: Farm and Wilderness Road

TOWN: Plymouth, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police investigated a report of a potentially suspicious incident Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at the Farm and Wilderness Camp in Plymouth, Vermont. The incident was determined to be unfounded.

 

At about 10:24 a.m., two juvenile campers reported seeing a man with a rifle wearing camouflage in the woods adjacent to the camp. Camp staff also reported hearing several suspected gunshots in the general area. Camp staff followed their safety procedures and notified the Vermont State Police.

 

Troopers responded to the area, and a subsequent search located no suspicious individuals or other evidence. A trooper met with camp staff and children to discuss the incident. It should be noted that practice shooting does occur in the general area near the camp on a regular basis.

 

Further questions regarding this incident should be directed to the Farm and Wilderness Camp.

 

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Williston Barracks / DUI #2


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1005810

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea                            

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: August 2nd, 2026 / 1358 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 15 / Centerville Rd, Hyde Park

VIOLATION: DUI #2

 

ACCUSED: Gordon Whitcomb                                              

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1358 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were conducting RADAR speed enforcement along a section of VT RT 15 in Hyde Park near Centerville Rd. A vehicle was observed traveling above the posted 50mph speed limit. RADAR was activated and confirmed a speed of 68mph, constituting a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1081(b), Basic Rule and Maximum Limits.

 

A traffic stop was initiated, and the operator was identified as Gordon Whitcomb, 57, of Hardwick. While speaking with Whitcomb, Troopers observed numerous indicators of impairment. He was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI.

 

Whitcomb was transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then released with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on August 19th, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI #2.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: August 19th, 2026 / 1230 hours            

COURT: Lamoille

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.

 

 

 

Trooper Kevin Rea

Vermont State Police

3294 St. George Road

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111

Kevin.Rea@vermont.gov 

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August 2, 2026

St Albans Barracks / DUI Refusal

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005020

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins                             

STATION: St Albans                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/02/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Buck Hollow Rd, Fairfax VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

 

ACCUSED: Chloe Brock                                               

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/02/2026 at approximately 1800 hours Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to a reported crash on Buck Hollow Road in the town of Fairfax. The operator was identified as Chloe Brock 32 of St Albans, through further investigation Brock was found to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Brock was taken into custody and transported to the St Albans Barracks for processing. Brock was released with a criminal citation for DUI Refusal.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 @0800            

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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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St. Johnsbury Barracks / Shooting with injuries

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26A4008175

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: VSP Major Crime Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations

STATION: VSP St. Johnsbury

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: About 2:05 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Jefferson Hill Road, Newbury, VT

INCIDENT TYPE: Shooting with injury

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is investigating after a man was shot and injured Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2026, on Jefferson Hill Road in Newbury. Initial investigation indicates the man was shot in the roadway and sustained serious injury at about 2:05 p.m.

 

The victim was airlifted by the Dartmouth Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART) to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

 

This investigation is in its preliminary stages. VSP believes this was an isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other, and there is no identified threat to the community at large. The name of the man who was shot is being withheld pending further investigation and notification of relatives.

 

This investigation involves members of the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division and Victim Services Unit. The roadway is closed while the scene is being processed.

 

VSP asks that anyone with information that could assist in the investigation call VSP’s St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

The state police will release further details as the investigation unfolds.

 

St. Albans Barracks / Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A2005003

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bodey Towle                          

STATION: St Albans                     

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 08/01/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Menard Rd, Fairfield VT

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Carter Guilmette                                      

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

VICTIM: Camden Learned

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 08/01/2026 at approximately 23:57 hours, Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to a report of an assault in the area of Menard Rd, in the town of Fairfield. Investigation revealed that Carter Guilmette had caused fear and bodily injury to Camden Learned. Guilmette was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Court on September 22nd, 2026 at 0800 hours for the charge of simple assault.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/22/26 @0800           

COURT: Franklin

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

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.

 

Trooper Bodey Towle

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

140 Fisher Pond Rd.

St. Albans, VT 05478

802 524 5993

 

Derby Barracks / Stolen Mountain Bike

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004163

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Aaron Leonard

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 7/25/2026 1152 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Sterling Drive, Craftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Grand Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a stolen mountain bike from Sterling Drive in Craftsbury, VT. The owner of the bike reported their purple Specialized Epic Evo bike was stolen off a bike rack from a vehicle parked on the former Sterling College campus in Craftsbury around 7/15/2026. The serial number and description of the bike have been recorded and the bike has been listed as stolen. A photo of a similar bike is included with this news release.

 

Anyone with information regarding this theft is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit

 

 

Aaron Leonard, Trooper

Vermont State Police – Derby

35 Crawford Road,

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881

aaron.leonard@vermont.gov

 

Shaftsbury Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004185

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: August 2, 2026, 0958 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 7, mile marker 17.6, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Jennifer L. Moffitt                                              

AGE: 48

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: North Bennington, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop on US Route 7 near mile marker 18 for a speed violation, 85 mph in a 55 mph zone. The operator, Jennifer L. Moffitt (48) was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on September 21, 2026, at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 21, 2026, 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

 

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

 

*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.

VSP News Release - Request for information



VSP News Release - Request for Information

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006849

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger

STATION: Westminster Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/01/2026, evening hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Athens, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief  

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police were notified of someone shooting a trailhead sign on Brookline Road in Athens, Vermont. Investigation revealed the sign was shot and damaged with a 20-gauge shotgun.

 

The investigation into the matter remains active. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the individuals involved is asked to contact Trooper Karson Kruger at 802-722-4600 or Karson.Kruger@vermont.gov

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

Trooper Karson Kruger

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel (802) 722-4600 x3

Email: karson.kruger@vermont.gov

 

Berlin Barracks / Excessive Speed

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3006491

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                           

STATION: Berlin        

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 08/02/2026 @ 0956 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North, Exit 7, Berlin, VT

VIOLATION: Excessive Speed

 

ACCUSED: Amro Ahmed                           

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Graniteville, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/02/2026, at approximately 0956 hours, Troopers with Vermont State Police were monitoring traffic on Interstate 89 near Exit 7 in the Town of Berlin. Troopers observed a vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, with Radar confirming the vehicle’s speed at 100 mph. The vehicle was stopped and the operator was identified as Amro Ahmed (30) of Graniteville, VT. Ahmed was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division on 08/27/2026 at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed. Additionally, Ahmed was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint carrying a waiver amount of $530 and 2 points with an additional fine of $25 for a seatbelt violation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 at 0830 hours            

COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: No     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

VSP Royalton / DUI


 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B2004170

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ivan Michels                            

STATION: Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 234 9933

 

DATE/TIME: 08/01/26 at 0013 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I89 NB MM 23.4

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Isabel Young                                             

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the Royalton Barracks initiated a traffic stop based on a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Isabel Young (37). Investigation revealed Young had operated under the influence. She was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in Royalton. Young was processed and released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/26 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: WINDSOR

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.

 

 

Trooper Ivan Michels

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

St Johnsbury Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault


VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A4008064

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman

Station: St. Johnsbury

Contact#: (802)-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 1800 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, VT

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Denzel Davis

AGE: 33

CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a late reported assault in the town of St Johnsbury. Investigation revealed that Denzel Davis (33) of Lyndon had assaulted a household member. Davis was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Davis was later issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 08/03/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 at 12:30 PM           

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 / DUI

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008152

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nally                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/01/26 @ 1859 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rt 2, St. Johnsbury

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Zachery Caron                                              

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks initiated a traffic stop based on a motor vehicle violation. The operator was identified as Caron. Investigation revealed Caron had operated under the influence. He was taken into custody and transported to the State Police Barracks in St. Johnsbury. Caron was processed and released on a citation.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/26 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: CALEDONIA

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.

 

Trooper William Nally

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury

1068 US-5 # 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819

802-748-3111

 

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Shaftsbury Barracks / Petit Larceny and Unlawful Mischief

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3004004

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chad Johnson                          

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 07/21/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 7a, Shaftsbury

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny / Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Mark Johnson                                            

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of theft (larceny) at a local flower stand located along Vermont Route 7a in Shaftsbury. Following investigation Mark Johnson 44 was arrested for Unlawful Mischief and Petit Larceny. Johnson was issued a citation to appear before the Bennington County Superior Court on September 28 , 2026 to answer to the charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 28, 2026         

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: n/a

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.

 

 

August 1, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / VCOR


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4008142

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Tpr. Skiff                             

STATION: St. Johnsbury                  

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 08/01/2026 @ 1634 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bradford VT

VIOLATION: VCOR X3

 

ACCUSED: Erin Thurston                                            

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bradford VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury was dispatched to a report of a noise disturbance on South Pleasant Street in Bradford VT. Upon further investigation, it was found that Erin Thurston was actively violating her conditions of release. Thurston was placed under arrest, processed at the Bradford Outpost and subsequently held on $200 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/03/2026 @ 1230 hours          

COURT: Orange

LODGED - LOCATION: NERCC   

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.

 

 

 

Derby Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004362

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kimberly Elmore                    

STATION:  Vermont State Police Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/1/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: East St. Orleans, VT

VIOLATION: VAPO

 

ACCUSED:  Katrin Shaw                                               

AGE: 49

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks was advised that Katrin Shaw was in violation of a Refrain from Abuse Order. Investigation revealed Katrin was contacting a protected party which was a direct violation. Katrin was issued a citation to appear for violating a refrain from abuse order and ordered to appear in the Orleans County Superior Court on 8/3/26 at 1200hrs.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:    8/3/26 at 1200hrs        

COURT: Orleans County

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.

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Derby Barracks / Violation of Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5004362

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kimberly Elmore                    

STATION:  Vermont State Police Derby Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 8/1/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: East St. Orleans, VT

VIOLATION: VAPO

 

ACCUSED:  Michael Shaw                                               

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – Derby Barracks was advised that Michael Shaw was in violation of a Refrain from Abuse Order. Investigation revealed Michael was contacting a protected party which was a direct violation. Michael was issued a citation to appear for violating a refrain from abuse order and ordered to appear in the Orleans County Superior Court on 8/3/26 at 1200hrs.  

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   8/3/26 at 1200hrs        

COURT: Orleans County

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL: N/A

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.