VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A3006405
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jae Farnum-Boylan
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 09/27/24 at 14:30 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Plainfield, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: John Downing
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plainfield, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 25, 2024, at approximately 2021 hours the Vermont State Police received a report of a family disturbance that had occurred at a residence in the town of Plainfield. Investigation revealed that Downing had assaulted a household member. Downing was arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Per order of the courts, Downing was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 09/30/2024 at 12:30 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/30/24 @ 12:30 hours
COURT: Washington
LODGED - LOCATION: NO
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
