VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1002482
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 04/13/2025 at 1130 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of Abuse Prevention Order, Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Shirley Sprague
AGE: 76
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of alleged child abuse at a home in the town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Vermont State Police responded and investigation revealed that 76-year-old Shirley Sprague had committed the above listed offenses. Sprague was arrested and later transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Sprague is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 04/14/2025 at 12:30 PM to answer for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/14/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division
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.