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November 8, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Multiple charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1007585

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Clemens                              

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 at approximately 12:58 PM

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rutland, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions and Attempt to Suborn

 

ACCUSED: Benjamin Stocker                                     

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/27/26, the Vermont State Police was notified of a possible conditions of release violation. A subsequent investigation revealed 35-year-old Benjamin Stocker violated his conditions of release while lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. Stocker was cited and scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 12/01/2026 to answer the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/01/2026 8:30 AM       

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility   

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

*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 Eric Clemens

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster, VT 05158

(802)722-4600

Eric.clemens@vermont.gov