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May 26, 2026

Derby Barracks/ Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5002754

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Anthony Rice                            

STATION: Derby

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 05/22/2026 @ 1939 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: S Albany Rd, Craftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Vidal Ruiz

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT    

 

ACCUSED: Delgadina Ruiz-Lopez

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT    

 

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: 

                                      

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/22/2026 at approximately 1939 hours, the Vermont State Police received report of a domestic assault that occurred at a residence on South Albany Rd in the Town of Craftsbury, VT. After further investigation, Troopers determined Vidal Ruiz, 44 and Delgadina 42 had physically harmed a household member. Vidal and Delgadina were subsequently arrested and was transported to the Derby Barracks for further processing. Vidal and Delgadina were later released on a citation to appear in court for the above charge.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: 05/26/2026 @ 1230 hrs

COURT: Orleans Superior Court - Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED