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August 9, 2026

Derby Barracks / Domestic Assault within the Presence of a Child

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:26A5004497

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 08/07/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Lynwood Dr, Derby, Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault within the Presence of a Child

 

ACCUSED:   Nicholas Lantagne                                            

AGE: 29

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above-listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred on Lynwood Drive in Derby, Vermont.

Troopers responded to the residence, and an investigation determined that on the night of August 3, 2026, Nicholas Lantagne caused physical harm to a family member.

Lantagne was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing. Following processing, Lantagne was lodged without bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 @ 1230 Hours         

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility  

BAIL: Held without bail

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED IMAGE

 

 

 

 

*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.