STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B3005110
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Nicholas
Grimes
STATION: Shaftsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: December 17th, 2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset, VT
VIOLATION: Disclosure of Sexually Explicit Images Without
Consent - T13 VSA 2606 (Three Counts)
ACCUSED: Matthew B.
Robertson
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salem, NY
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 December 17th, 2025, Detectives from the Vermont State
Police - Bureau of Criminal Investigations were notified of a sex offense
involving the disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent.
Investigation revealed that Matthew Robertson, age 34, of Salem, NY, created a
fake social media account to obtain sexually explicit content from
individuals. Matthew then shared the sexually explicit content with other
social media accounts without the consent of those depicted in the
content. Victims were identified in VT and NY. The New York State
Police assisted with the investigation.
On September 24th, 2026, Matthew was issued a criminal
citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on
October 19th, 2026, at 0830 hours. Matthew was released on his own
recognizance.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: October 19th, 2026, at 0830
hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
*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.
