STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B1006550
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Joseph
Galusha
STATION: Westminster
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 10/01/2024 at 2357 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mill Brook Road, Putney, VT
VIOLATION: Assault on a P.O., Resisting Arrest, Arrest on
Warrant
ACCUSED #1: Chelsea M.
Long
AGE:25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT
ACCUSED #2: Stephen Robinson
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names
of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time,
Vermont State Police dispatch received a report of a disturbance at a residence
on Mill Brook Road in the Town of Putney, VT (Windham County). Troopers
responded and made contact with Chelsea Long, 25, and Stephen Robinson, 31, of
Putney. Investigation revealed Robinson had an active arrest
warrant. He was taken into custody and transported to Southern State
Correctional Facility where he was lodged. Long became distraught during
the interaction with police and attacked a Trooper. The Trooper did not
sustain any injuries as a result. Long was subsequently arrested for
assault on a protected officer and resisting arrest. She was issued a
criminal citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division
on 11/26/2024 at 0830 hours. She was released to a family member after
processing.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/26/2024 at 0830
hours
COURT: Windham
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.