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February 21, 2025

St. Albans Barracks // Simple Assault-Request for information



STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
        
CASE#: 25A2001183
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper Seth Boudreau                
STATION:  St. Albans     
CONTACT#: 8025245993

DATE/TIME: 02/21/2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: Troy St., Richford. 
VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED:   Unknown/ pending investigation                     
AGE: N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A

VICTIM: Stephen Russell
AGE: 59
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On February 21, 2025 at 745 hours, Vermont State Police received a call regarding an assault that occurred on Troy St. in the Town of Richford. The victim, Steven Russell was transported to Northwestern Medical Center for minor injuries. At this point in the investigation the name of the male that fled the scene is unknown.  The vehicle the person of interest was operating is described as a blue / dark colored pickup. Anyone with information is asked to call VSP at 802 524 5993.






Trooper Seth Boudreau
Vermont State Police 
St. Albans Field Station 
140 Fisher Pond Road 
St. Albans VT 05478

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