Vermont State Police say a 24-year-old Burlington resident, Colin Wesley Palmer, was cited for aggravated disorderly conduct and simple assault following an incident on March 11, 2026, on Dorset Street in South Burlington. The citation was issued through Palmer’s attorney on June 26.
According to police reports, Palmer was identified as the individual who smashed a window of a Vermont State Police van while troopers were attempting to leave the area. The damage to the vehicle was estimated at $500, and a trooper sustained an eye injury from the flying glass. The incident occurred during a confrontation at the end of a protest, with multiple tips from the public aiding in Palmer’s identification.
Palmer is scheduled to appear for arraignment on July 28 in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington. The affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following the arraignment. For further details regarding the hearing, members of the media are advised to contact the Criminal Court Clerk’s Office.
Source: Vermont State Police
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