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January 1, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000008

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper Michael Maldonado                            

STATION: Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 01/01/2026 @ 0842 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: West HI, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED:   Anna Darrow                                         

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a domestic assault on West Hill in Putney, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Anna Darrow (46) had committed the offense of domestic assault. Anna was taken into custody and later released on conditions. Anna was issued a citation to appear at Windham County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 01/02/2025 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of Domestic Assault.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/02/2025 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: NONE

MUG SHOT: 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.

 

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VSP investigates shooting of man by Ludlow police officer

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Vermont State Police investigates shooting of man by Ludlow police officer

 

LUDLOW, Vermont (Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026) — The Vermont State Police is investigating after a member of the Ludlow Police Department shot and injured a man in the Windsor County town early Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

 

The man who was shot was taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. No member of law enforcement was injured.

 

The shooting occurred at about 6:15 a.m. at the Fox Run Inn on Main Street. No information is currently available on the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

 

This investigation is in its infancy and includes detectives with the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations, uniformed troopers from the Field Force Division, the Crime Scene Search Team and the Victim Services Unit.

 

Following standard protocol, the Vermont State Police will withhold the name of the police officer involved for at least 24 hours. At the conclusion of the investigation, VSP will hand over the case to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the county state’s attorney’s office for independent reviews of the legal justification for the use of force.

 

Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation is asked to call the state police barracks in Westminster at 802-722-4600 or provide an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

No additional information is currently available. The state police will provide updates as the investigation unfolds.

 

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Williston Barracks / DUI #1

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1000001

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow                       

STATION: Williston Barracks             

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 01/01/26 at approximately 0521 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Road, Huntington, VT

VIOLATION:

  • DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Brandan Bates

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Huntington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 01/01/26 at approximately 0521 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were dispatched to the report of a single motor vehicle crash on Main Road in the town of Huntington, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact and identified the operator as Brandan Bates (33). While speaking with Bates, Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment. After further investigation,  Bates was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Bates was released with a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 01/22/26 at 0830 hours.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 22, 2026 at 0830 hours       

COURT: Chittenden

MUG SHOT: Included

 

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