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May 27, 2026

VSP news release // 26B4003909 2 inmates charged with assaulted correctional officers

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B4003909

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                           

STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Troop B-West Rutland Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802 773 9101

 

DATE/TIME: 5-21-26 1015 AM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center (MVCC)

VIOLATION: Assault Upon Protected Professional

 

ACCUSED #1: Inmate Trayvon Kisling                                               

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Staten Island NY

 

ACCUSED #2: Inmate Emanuel Brenes

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT

 

VICTIM #1:  Correctional Officer Austen Rivers

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT

 

VICTIM #2: Correctional Officer Michael Gould

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  The Vermont State Police BCI were notified of an incident that occurred at the MVCC on 5-21-26.  It was reported that 2 Correctional Officers (named above) were assaulted by 2 incarcerated inmates (named above).  Review of reports written by several correctional officers, and review of body camera footage of the incident aided in determining that the above inmates provoked a cell extraction after covering their cell window and refusing to comply with extensive attempts to deescalate by correctional officers.  During the cell extraction, both inmates assaulted the 2 correctional officers named above, with minor resulting injuries. 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6-29-26        

COURT: Rutland Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION:  Both inmates remain in Vermont Department of Corrections Custody      

BAIL: No additional bail was sought for these new charges. 

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

*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.

 

Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson

Vermont State Police Troop B – West

124 State Place Rutland VT 05701

802 773 9101