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January 28, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE #: 26B4000611

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair & Trooper Hayley Mears                        

STATION: Rutland                    

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: January 28, 2026, at 0033 hours.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Mendon, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault & Fugitive from Justice

 

ACCUSED: Debra White

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mendon, Vermont

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of domestic or sexual assault.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 28, 2026, at approximately 0033 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a domestic disturbance at an address in the Town of Mendon. Through investigation, it was determined that Debra White caused pain and/or bodily injury to a family or household member. White was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Troopers also discovered that White had an active extraditable arrest warrant out of New York. A Judicial Officer was contacted, and White was lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility with $10,000 bail.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility             

BAIL: $10,000

MUG SHOT: yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: January 29, 2026, at 12:30 PM

             

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.