STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008309
RANK/TROOPER: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 08/06/26 @ 2310 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT
VIOLATIONS:
- Aggravated Assault with
a Deadly Weapon x5
- Criminal Threatening x5
- Weapons Possession Of
Dangerous Weapons During The Commission Of A Felony
- Unlawful
Trespass
- Reckless
Endangerment
ACCUSED: Sean McGurk
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairlee, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police responded to Lake Morey Road
in the Town of Fairlee for a report of a male threatening multiple individuals
with a knife. The male, identified as Shawn McGurk (55) of Fairlee, VT, was
reportedly on the property and became involved in an altercation after being
asked to leave. McGurk subsequently threatened multiple individuals on the
property while displaying a knife. Prior to Troopers arriving on scene, McGurk
fled the area.
A Vermont State Police K-9 Unit (K9 Borys) tracked McGurk
where he was subsequently located nearby and taken into custody. McGurk was
transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks where he was processed and later
lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on $2,500 bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/07/26 @1230 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Divison
LODGED – NERCC
BAIL: $2,500
MUG SHOT: Yes
Trooper Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3
