VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5005679
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ian Alford
STATION: Derby Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 10/18/25 1825 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Derby
VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Brain Kirsch
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport city, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/18/25 at approximately 1825, hours, The Vermont State Police Derby Barracks received a report of a Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order that occurred on Church Street in Newport Center. Investigation showed that Kirsch had violated an active restraining order against a protected party. Kirsch was arrested and brought to the Derby Barracks for processing. Brian Kirsch was release with a citation for court.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/22 1230
COURT: Orleans County Superior Court
MUGSHOT: Yes
*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.
Trooper Ian Alford
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
(802) 334-8881