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July 30, 2025

Royalton Barracks / Possession of Stolen Property

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B2004232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:   Trooper Daniel Arrato                

STATION:       Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks             

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 07/29/25 @  2014 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION:  North Road, Barnard

VIOLATION: Possession of Stolen Property

 

ACCUSED:   Howard E. Tatro                             

AGE:  44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Tunbridge, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks located a stolen vehicle at a residence on North Road. An investigation determined the vehicle was in possession of Howard Tatro, age 44. Tatro was issued a criminal citation for the aforementioned charges and is set to appear in court, see details below.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   September 9, 2025 @ 0830 hours

COURT: Windsor Superior Court, Criminal Division (at Woodstock)

LODGED - LOCATION:  N/A

BAIL:  N/A

MUG SHOT:  See 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.