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August 27, 2025

Rutland Barracks / Unlawful Trespass

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25B4006198

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears                         

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 08/27/2025 at approximately 1123 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 30, Pawlet, Vermont.

VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass

 

ACCUSED: Edward Longley

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Brittney Hale

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mount Holly, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Nicholas Geraghty

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mount Holly, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 8/27/2025, at approximately 1123 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, were notified of a landlord / tenant issue.

Through investigation, it was determined that Edward Longley Jr., the landlord of the property, had entered the residence unlawfully. Longley was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division on October 6th, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: October 6th, 2025, at 10:00 AM

             

*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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