STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3008285
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 0823 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 110, Washington, VT
VIOLATION(S): Violation of Conditions of Release, Simple Assault
ACCUSED: David Henault JR
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont
VICTIM: Ronald Collins
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/05/2026, at approximately 0834 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington. Investigation revealed David Henault Jr., 23, of Washington violated his court ordered conditions of release by entering the residence. While inside the residence, Henault Jr. placed Ronald Collins, 39, of Washington in fear of bodily injury.
Troopers were initially unable to locate Henault Jr., however, Henault Jr. ultimately turned himself in at the Orange County Courthouse in Chelsea, VT.
Henault was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police - Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was issued a citation scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 10/21/2026 at 0830 for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.
Kindly,
Trooper Job Moise (234)
Vermont State Police
Troop A - Berlin
578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT
802-229-9191 (Barracks)
