According to police reports, the Vermont State Police have announced the Watch Commander schedule for the week of July 13-19, 2026. The schedule includes several lieutenants overseeing operations in both northern and southern regions of the state.
Lt. Drew Cota will serve as the Watch Commander for the North, while Lt. Neil Carey will oversee the South. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, Lt. Michael Studin will take command.
The report also provides contact information for various troop commanders. For Troop A, which covers the northern areas, residents can reach the Williston station 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 can be contacted through Westminster at 802-722-4600, Royalton at 802-234-9933, Shaftsbury at 802-442-5421, Rutland at 802-773-9101, and New Haven at 802-388-4919.
For a comprehensive map of towns served by specific Vermont State Police Field Stations, residents are encouraged to visit their official website.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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