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October 27, 2026

Rutland Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 26B4008130
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Caden Lockwood                    
STATION: Rutland Barracks                      
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
 
DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 at approximately 0744 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Wells, VT
VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (x2), Violation of Conditions of Release (x2), Interference with Access to Emergency Services
 
ACCUSED: Heidi Baron                                              
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT
 
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10/27/2026 at approximately 0744 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to the Town of Wells for a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, it was determined that Heidi Baron (34) had caused bodily injury to a family or household member, violated conditions of release, and restricted access to emergency services.

Baron was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Baron was subsequently taken to the Rutland County Superior Courthouse to appear before a judge.
 
COURT ACTION: Y                                                                              
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026, at 12:30 pm
COURT: Rutland County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: N      
BAIL: N
MUG SHOT: N