VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1005953
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 at 0836 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: River Road, Newfane, Vermont
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Barry Matyas
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newfane, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 7th, 2026, at approximately 0836 hours, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a residence on River Road in the town of Newfane, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed that an occupant of the vehicle, Barry Matyas (45), was in violation of his active court issued conditions of release. Matyas was placed under arrest and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Matyas was cited to appear on 07/07/2026 in Windham County Criminal Division at 1230 hours for Violation of Court Conditions.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: July 7th, 2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: $200.00
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.
