VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A1002142
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Wicks
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 03/26/2024 at 1144 hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Edwards Rd, Jeffersonville
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault on a law enforcement officer, Domestic Assault, Fourth Degree Arson, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Michael Martell
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jeffersonville, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a call for a domestic disturbance at a residence in Jeffersonville. During the investigation, it was determined that Michael Martell (44) had committed the offense of domestic assault by causing injury to a family member. When State Police attempted to speak with Martell, he attempted to cause serious bodily harm by lunging at a Trooper with a weapon.
During the incident, Martell attempted to burn the residence down and did not comply with any order issued to him by State Police. While taking Martell into custody he continued to resist his arrest. Martell was taken into State Police custody and transported to the Williston State Police Barracks for further processing.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/27/2024 at 0830 hrs
COURT: Lamoille
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1500
MUG SHOT: Y
*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.
