According to police reports, the Vermont State Police has announced the Watch Commander schedule for the week of March 23-29, 2026. This schedule includes key contacts for the North and South Watch Commanders as well as Troop A and Troop B locations.
In the North, Lieutenant Drew Cota will serve as the Watch Commander, while Lieutenant Brittani Barone will oversee the South. For Troop A, which covers areas including Williston, St. Albans, Berlin, St. Johnsbury, and Derby, the contact numbers are as follows: 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.
Troop B, covering the southern region, includes 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 more information and a state coverage map detailing the towns serviced by various VSP Field Stations, police advise visiting the Vermont State Police website. The details provided are subject to change as operational needs evolve.
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