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.