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January 2, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE: 26B2000010

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Robidoux                          

STATION: Royalton Barracks                    

CONTACT: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 01/01/2026 at approximately 2017 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 66, Randolph, Vermont

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSED: Zachariah Alkhatatbih                               

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On January 1st, 2026, at approximately 2017 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks conducted a search warrant at a residence on VT Rt 66, Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. During the search, a firearm and ammunition were located, placing Zachariah Alkhatatbih, age 38, of Randolph, Vermont, in violation of an active court order. On 01/02/2026 Alkhatatbih was issued a criminal citation for Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order and was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division on 01/02/2026 at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 01/02/2026 at 1230 hours        

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division  

 

*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.

 

Respectfully,

Trooper Michael Robidoux

Vermont State Police

Email: michael.robidoux@vermont.gov

Phone: 802-234-9933