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March 29, 2025

St. Albans Barracks // Simple Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25A2001966
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Seth Boudreau                            
STATION:  St. Albans                
CONTACT#: 802 524 5993

DATE/TIME: March 21, 2025 at 1930
INCIDENT LOCATION: 166 First St. in Swanton
VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED:  Jonathan St. Francis                                            
AGE: 25
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

VICTIM: David Johnson
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

Vermont State Police investigated an assault that occurred in Swanton on the evening of 3/21/2025. After investigation, it was revealed that Jonathan St. Francis (25) assaulted David Johnson (24). Ultimately, St. Francis was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court to answer to the charge of Simple Assault, a violation of Vermont Title 13 VSA 1023.  


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:   5/27/2025 at 0830        
COURT: Franklin Superior
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE


*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.

Trooper Seth Boudreau 
Vermont State Police 
St. Albans Field Station
140 Fisher Pond Rd. 
St. Albans, VT 05478
802 524 5993