July 1, 2026

Royalton Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26B2003304

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Ryan Miller                            

STATION: Royalton Barracks                  

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

 

DATE/TIME: 06/30/2026 @ 2306

INCIDENT LOCATION: Odonnell Rd. Chelsea, VT

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Roy Haley                                              

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-mentioned date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to a report of an altercation at a residence in Chelsea, VT.  Upon arrival, Troopers spoke with the victim and the accused, identified as Roy Haley.  Upon further investigation it was determined Haley had assaulted another resident in the home and was taken into custody for suspicion of domestic assault.  Haley was subsequently transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing and cited to answer to the charge. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   07/01/2026 1100 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orange Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:   Southern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: $1,000.00

 

 

 

*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 Ryan Miller & K9 Fynn

Vermont State Police

Royalton Barracks – Troop B

2011 VT Route 107

Bethel, VT 05032

802-234-9933

 

 

SHAFTSBURY BARRACKS/DOMESTIC ASSAULT-VIOLATION OF CONDITIONS OF RELEASE-INTERFERENCE W/ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES/TOWN OF DORSET

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B3003578
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Chad Johnson                            
STATION: Shaftsbury                    
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

DATE/TIME: 06/30/26 @ 1838 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Frost Lane, Dorset.
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking.

ACCUSED: Brett A. Torres                                              
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Dorset, 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 06/30/26 at approximately 1838 hours Vermont State Police were dispatched to a residence on Frost Lane in Dorset, for a domestic disturbance. Manchester Police assisted by responding to the scene and making it safe until Troopers arrived.

Upon arrival, Troopers began investigating the incident and determined Brett Torres had assaulted a household member during a physical altercation. Investigation also revealed Brett Torres had Court ordered Conditions of Release imposed upon him earlier in the year for a different incident. It was determined Torres had violated these Conditions of Release as well during this incident.

Subsequent the investigation, Torres was arrested and taken into custody for the offenses of Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, Aggravated Stalking, and Violation of Conditions of Release. Torres was later remanded to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility after being ordered held without bail for the above charges.  


COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/01/2026 @ 1230 hours          
COURT: Bennington County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - Yes LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility    
BAIL: No bail
MUG SHOT: Yes




*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.

Sergeant Justin Walker
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police 
Troop B - Shaftsbury
96 Airport Rd
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
802-442-5421
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