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.