According to police reports, the Vermont State Police have released the Watch Commander schedule for the week of February 2-8, 2026. Officers will be available for contact during this period to address public safety concerns.
For the northern region, Lt. Andrew Jensen will serve as the Watch Commander on Monday, February 2, while Lt. Isaac Merriam will take over from Tuesday, February 3, through Sunday, February 8. In the southern region, Lt. Michael Studin will oversee operations for the week.
Police say that those seeking assistance can reach out to specific Troop A and Troop B stations across the state. For Troop A, contact numbers include Williston at 802-878-7111, St. Albans at 802-524-5993, Berlin at 802-229-9191, St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111, and Derby at 802-334-8881. In the southern region, Troop B stations can be reached at Westminster (802-722-4600), Royalton (802-234-9933), Shaftsbury (802-442-5421), Rutland (802-773-9101), and New Haven (802-388-4919).
Charges against individuals will be determined as cases progress through the legal system. For further information, a state coverage map detailing the towns served by various Vermont State Police Field Stations is available online.
Source: Vermont State Police
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