DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE #: 25B4001588
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shaughnessy
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: March 12, 2025, at 2055 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Poultney, Vermont
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Offense Committed within the Presence of a Child
ACCUSED: Jason Seiple
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual or domestic assault.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 12, 2025, at approximately 2055 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks, were notified of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Town of Poultney, Vermont. Through investigation, it was determined that Jason Seiple, willfully caused serious bodily injury to a family or household member. Seiple was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Seiple was subsequently issued a citation and transported to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility where he was held without bail.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: March 13, 2025, at 12:30 PM
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.
