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July 27, 2025

Royalton Barracks / Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 25B2004179

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Austin Soule                     

STATION:  Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 7/26/25, 2045 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Road, Barnard, VT

 

VIOLATION: Instate Arrest Warrant:

    Failure to Appear (Vehicle Operation - License Suspended #1 for DUI)

 

ACCUSED:  Steven J. Knowles

AGE: 60

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnard, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On July 26, 2025, at approximately 2045 hours, the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks located Steven Knowles, 60, of Barnard, VT. Investigation determined Knowles had an active warrant for his arrest, was issued a criminal citation to appear in court - see below for specifics.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/28/2025

COURT: Windsor County Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUGSHOT: 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

 

 

 

Sergeant Austin Soule

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks

2011 VT RT 107
Bethel, VT 05032
Tel: 
802-234-9933

Email: Austin.Soule@vermont.gov