According to police reports, the Vermont State Police have released the Watch Commander schedule for the week of January 5-11, 2026. This schedule details the officers responsible for overseeing operations in the northern and southern regions of the state.
The North Watch Commander will be Captain Ashley Barnes, while Lieutenant Tyson Kinney will serve as the South Watch Commander. Police say that individuals needing to reach the Watch Commanders can contact them via email or through the respective troop phone lines. For Troop A in the north, contact numbers include Williston at 802-878-7111 and St. Albans at 802-524-5993. Troop B in the south can be reached at Westminster, 802-722-4600, and Rutland, 802-773-9101, among others.
Additionally, a state coverage map detailing the towns served by specific Vermont State Police Field Stations is available online. The public is encouraged to utilize these resources for further information regarding law enforcement in their areas.
As this schedule is subject to updates, the Vermont State Police will provide any necessary changes as they arise.
The Vermont vermont state situation continues to develop.
Read more Vermont news stories at VTScout.
Source: Vermont State Police
About this report AI-assisted
Source: Vermont State Police ↗
How this was written: This story was drafted with AI assistance from public-record sources and published under VTScout's editorial standards. Spot something wrong? Request a correction.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and court dates are subject to change. Reporting is based on information from law enforcement and public records, and will be updated as more details become available.
The VTScout newsroom covers Vermont local news, public safety, and community life across the four regions of the state. Tips and corrections welcome at [email protected].