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September 3, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007752

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus

STATION: Westminster Barracks                      

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 at 1711 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Vernon (Windham County), Vermont

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault x2 and Unlawful Restraint

 

ACCUSED: Charles Cronin

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon (Windham County), Vermont

 

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

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the Brattleboro Police Department for reports of a domestic assault. Through investigation, it was revealed that the accused, Charles Cronin (35) of Vernon, committed the aforementioned offenses. Cronin was subsequently transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Cronin was issued conditions of release and a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division on September 2, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the above charges. Cronin was held at Southern State Correctional Facility on $400.00 bail.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: September 2, 2026 at 1230         

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division 

LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $400.00

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov

 

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