VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A4004214

RANK/TROOPER NAME:     Trooper Connery                        

STATION:              St. Johnsbury       

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 6-1-24 0057 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: US 5 Barnet

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services

 

ACCUSED:    Robert Somers                   

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

              On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks was informed of a domestic dispute in Barnet, VT.  Initial details provided suggested that Somers was behaving in a threatening, and assaultive manner. Further investigation on scene, revealed Somers had assaulted a household member and prevented their access to emergency services. Somers was taken into custody without incident. Ultimately, Somers was lodged in NERCF for lack of $500 bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME:   6-3-2024 at 1230 hours

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION:     NERCF

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

*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.