Randolph, Vermont Woman Sentenced to 21 Months’ Imprisonment for Illegal Possession of Firearms

BURLINGTON - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont stated that on June 9, 2026, Donna Robinson, age 44, of Randolph, Vermont was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Christina Reiss to a term of 21 months of imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Robinson previously pleaded guilty to illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.

According to court records, Robinson was arrested after law enforcement responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence in Barre, Vermont on April 24, 2025. Investigators determined that Robinson and her significant other had gone to the residence to confront another individual about a drug-related dispute. While there, Robinson's significant other tried to hand a firearm to Robinson. The gun fired, fatally wounding Robinson's significant other. Law enforcement subsequently located two firearms concealed under rocks outside the residence. Robinson, who had previously been convicted of felony drug offenses and was therefore prohibited from possessing firearms, admitted to law enforcement that she had previously handled and shot both firearms and that she moved the firearms after the shooting.

First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt thanked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Vermont State Police; and the Barre City Police Department for their investigative efforts in this case.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Cate. Robinson was represented by Chandler Matson, Esq.