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October 1, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Violation of Conditions of Release X2

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005234

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                              

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 09/23/26 at approximately 2000 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Shaftsbury, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release X2

 

ACCUSED: Mercedes M. Harris                                              

AGE: 33

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Shaftsbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 09/23/26 at approximately 2000 hours, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was notified of a violation of conditions of release. It was reported that Mercedes M. Harris (33) of Shaftsbury, VT, violated her conditions of release by contacting a protected person.

 

Through investigation, it was determined that Harris violated her conditions of release. Harris was cited to appear at Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on November 9, 2026, at 08:30 AM.

 

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/09/26 at 0830 Hours            

COURT: Bennington

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N

 

 

 

 

*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.