Berlin Barracks / Simple Assault and Violation of Conditions

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3008285

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                     

STATION: Berlin                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 0823 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 110, Washington, VT

VIOLATION(S): Violation of Conditions of Release, Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: David Henault JR

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Ronald Collins

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/05/2026, at approximately 0834 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington. Investigation revealed David Henault Jr., 23, of Washington violated his court ordered conditions of release by entering the residence. While inside the residence, Henault Jr. placed Ronald Collins, 39, of Washington in fear of bodily injury.

 

Troopers were initially unable to locate Henault Jr., however, Henault Jr. ultimately turned himself in at the Orange County Courthouse in Chelsea, VT.

 

Henault was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police - Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was issued a citation scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 10/21/2026 at 0830 for the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

 

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)