According to police reports, two individuals from Barre were arrested on February 4, 2026, in connection with the overdose death of a woman in Williamstown. The Vermont State Police began their investigation after the death of 24-year-old Katelyn Grant on December 12, 2025. Investigators believe that Jonathan Luciano, 30, and Ailyah Santos, 24, supplied the drugs that led to Grant’s fatal overdose.
During a search warrant executed at their residence on Maple Street in Barre, officers recovered 259 bags of fentanyl, 52 grams of cocaine base, and a handgun. Both suspects were taken into custody and are being held on $25,000 bail. Luciano is currently detained at the Northeast Correctional Complex, while Santos is at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.
Luciano and Santos face charges of selling or dispensing a regulated drug that resulted in death, among other drug-related offenses. They are set to appear in Orange County Superior Court on February 5 and in Washington Superior Court on February 6 to address these allegations. The court dates and charges may change as the case progresses, and an affidavit of probable cause will be made public following their arraignment.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont barre residents story highlights important developments. The Vermont barre residents situation continues to develop. The Vermont barre residents situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: February 4, 2026
