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June 17, 2025

New Haven Barracks/ Simple Assault

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
CASE#: 25B5002648
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
 
DATE/TIME: 6/16/25, 1333 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dogwood Drive, Leicester
VIOLATION: Simple assault
 
ACCUSED: Steven Martin
AGE: 69
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT
 
VICTIM: William Pitkin
AGE: 76
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On 6/16/25 at approximately 1333 hours, Troopers responded to an assault on Dogwood Drive in the Town of Leicester. Investigation revealed Steven Martin (69) of Rutland City, VT purposely caused bodily injury to William Pitkin (76) of Leicester, VT. Martin left the scene and was later located by the Rutland City Police Department. Martin was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.
 
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 7/28/25, 1230 hours
COURT: Addison
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
 
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