VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 23B1002034

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Justin Thompson                           

STATION: Westminster                   

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 3/22/23 1232

INCIDENT LOCATION: US Route 5, Rockingham, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Maiming

 

ACCUSED: Christopher Vanacore                                            

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

VICTIM: Gerald Jenisch

AGE: 51

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 3/22/23, at approximately 1232 hours, Vermont State Police were notified of an assault that occurred on US Route 5, in Rockingham, VT.  Investigation revealed that Gerald Jenisch was driving south on US Route 5 in Rockingham, when he stopped to provide a ride to Christopher Vanacore who was walking.  Shortly after accepting the ride, a verbal disagreement started inside the vehicle. During this, Vanacore physically assaulted Jenisch, causing significant, non-life-threatening injuries to his head. Jenisch was transported to the hospital for treatment. Vanacore was found walking in the area and was arrested without incident.  Bellows Falls Police Department assisted in his apprehension. Vanacore was ordered to be held without bail until his court appearance on 3/23/23.

 

Anyone who may have witnessed this altercation occur on US Route 5, in the area of the Joy Wah restaurant is asked to contact Tpr. Justin Thompson at the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks.  Tips can also be submitted online anonymously at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 3/23/23 1230            

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: SSCF    

BAIL: Held without

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

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