VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1007849
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: October 18th, 2026 / 2128 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Waterville, VT
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
ACCUSED: Michael Buchanan, Jr
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 18th, 2026, at approximately 2128 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a restraining order violation that occurred in Waterville. State Police ultimately located Michael Buchanan, Jr, 34, of Johnson, at a residence in Johnson, and were assisted by Morristown and Stowe Police Departments. Investigation revealed that Buchanan was in violation of his Conditions of Release and a Final Relief From Abuse Order.
Buchanan was placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Morristown Police Department for processing. He was then transported to the Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: October 19th, 2026 / 1230 hours
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Regional State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $5,000
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.