STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B5001672
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Ryan Normile
STATION: BCI Troop B West - New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)-388-4919
DATE: 01/14/2025
TOWN: Whiting
ACCUSED: Carson P. Bertrand
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Whiting, VT
VIOLATION(S):
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault
ACCUSED: Brandon R. Yandow
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Castleton, VT
VIOLATION(S):
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
VICTIM(S): (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual offenses or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 15, 2025, Detectives with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assigned to the New Haven Barracks, began an investigation into an incident that occurred on January 14, 2025. After a lengthy investigation, it was determined that Carson P. Bertrand, 21, of Whiting, VT, and Brandon R. Yandow, 28, of Castleton, VT committed the offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault by having nonconsensual sexual contact with an adult victim. Investigation also revealed Bertrand had nonconsensual sexual contact with a second victim on the same date.
On September 2, 2025, Yandow was issue a citation at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility to appear before the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division om September 4, 2025. On September 3, 2025, Bertrand turned himself in at the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks. Bertrand was processed and transported to the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division for arraignment. Bertrand was ultimately ordered to be held without bail and was lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME:
- Bertrand - 09/03/2025 at 1300 hours
- Yandow - 09/04/2025 at 1300 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: MVRCF
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT(S): 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.
