VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002933
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 3/29/2026 at 1005 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Third Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Robbie Garand
AGE: 68
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3/29/2026, at approximately 1005 hours, The Vermont State Police was notified of a violation of an Abuse Prevention Order on Third Street in the town of St. Johnsbury, VT. Investigation revealed Robbie Garand (68) violated an abuse prevention order by going to a house he was prohibited from. Garand was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Garand was held on $200 bail and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court on 03/30/2026 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 3/29/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: $200
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.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
802-748-3111
