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November 1, 2025

Rutland Barracks / VAPO

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B4007947

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Craig Roland                          

STATION: Rutland                   

CONTACT: 802-773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: 11/1/25 at 0903 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Haven, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Barry Book                                          

AGE: 66

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Haven, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of protected parties.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On November 1, 2025, at approximately 0903 hours, Vermont State Police – Rutland, received a report of an Abuse Prevention Order Violation in which Book was listed as the defendant. Following an investigation into the reported violation, Book was taken into custody and transported to the Castleton Police Department where he was processed and released on a citation to appear in court at a later date.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/03/25 at 1230      

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: NA

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: 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.