VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A4008313
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Dalton Maenpaa
STATION: VSP St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 10/26/2024 @ 0144 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Higgins Hill Rd, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault, Negligent Operation, Violation of Conditions of Release, and False Reports to Law Enforcement
ACCUSED: Christopher Baker
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT
VICTIM: Dylan DeHaven
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 10/26/2024 at approximately 0144 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic assault involving Christopher Baker. Investigation revealed that Baker caused bodily injury and fear to an intimate partner and used his vehicle as a weapon against Dylan DeHaven resulting in serious bodily injury. Baker then admitted to violating a court ordered curfew and lied to the investigating Troopers about his operation of his motor vehicle in conjunction with the assault. Baker was then placed under arrest and brought to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/28/2024 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia County Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeastern Correctional Complex
BAIL: Held without bail
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.