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September 30, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

CASE#: 26A4010086

 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Santic                        

STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026, at approximately 2159 hours 

INCIDENT LOCATION: Topsham

VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault 

 

ACCUSED: Harold Hallock Sr.

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT 

 

(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence.) 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 09/29/2026, at approximately 2159 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported to a 911 hang up call in Topsham, VT. Through investigation, it was revealed that Harold Hallock Sr. (55) caused serious pain and bodily injury to a family member. 

 

Hallock was lodged at NECC on Hold without bail and is cited to appear before a judge on September 30th at 1230 PM.

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correction Complex

BAIL: Held without Bail

MUG SHOT: Yes  

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division 

COURT DATE/TIME: September 30th at 12:30 PM 

 

 

Trooper Chris Santic

Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury

1068 US RT 5, Suite 1

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3