January 7, 2026

Westminster Barracks / VCOR

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1000185

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias                          

STATION: Westminster Barracks        

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: January 7, 2026 at 0007 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Depot Road, Putney, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Garland                                         

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Putney, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 0007 hours, the Vermont State Police received notification of a domestic dispute on Old Depot Road, in the Town of Putney, Windham County, Vermont. Through investigation, Troopers determined Christopher Garland (43), of Putney, Vermont, had knowingly violated court ordered Conditions of Release. Garland was issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on January 7, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: January 7, 2026 at 1230 hours     

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

 

 

*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.