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October 22, 2026

Berlin Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A3008883

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn                            

STATION: Berlin Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: 10/22/2026 1923 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Flint Road, Williamstown

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Shawna Plante                                               

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, 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 date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of a family fight of Flint Road in Williamstown, VT. Troopers responded to the area and spoke with parties on scene. Subsequent investigation revealed that Shawna Plante caused pain and fear to a household member. Shawna was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Shawna was released with a citation to answer to the above charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  10/23/2026 at 1230 hours          

COURT: Vermont Superior Court- Orange Criminal Division

LODGED:  N/A   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

*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.