VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5005667
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jeff Ferrier
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 9/30/26 1625 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Derby, VT
VIOLATION(S): 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault X2, Reckless Endangerment X2, Possession of Stolen Property, DUI #2.
ACCUSED: Steven Sheltra
AGE: 53
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, Vermont Highway Patrol and Newport Police Department, responded to the area of Main Street in the Town of Derby, for a reported domestic disturbance. Through investigation it was revealed the accused, Steven Sheltra (53), had recklessly attempted to cause serious bodily injury to household members. Sheltra was located on scene, operating a motor vehicle and indicators of impairment were detected by troopers. Sheltra was arrested on scene and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. Sheltra was held at Northern State Correctional Facility on $1,500 bail and issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Criminal Court for 10/1/26 at 12:30 PM.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/1/26 12:30 PM
COURT: Orleans
LODGED - LOCATION: Northen State
BAIL: Y
MUG SHOT: Y
*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.
Trooper Jeff Ferrier
Vermont State Police
Troop A - Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Derby, VT 05829
Jeff.Ferrier@Vermont.gov
(802) 334-8881
