STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B100202170
Trooper Zachary Trocki
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 03/29/2025 @ 07:39 A.M.
INCIDENT LOCATION: Valley Cemetery Way, Athens, Vermont
VIOLATIONS:
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1043, 1st degree aggravated domestic assault
Title 13 V.S.A. § 7559e, Violation of Conditions of Release
Title 23 V.S.A. § 1091. Negligent Operation
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1030, Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1063, Aggravated stalking
Title 13 V.S.A. § 3701, Unlawful mischief
Title 13 V.S.A. § 4017(A) Persons Prohibited from owning a firearm
Title 13 V.S.A. § 2406, Unlawful restraint
Title 13 V.S.A. § 2561, Possession of Stolen Property
Title 13 V.S.A. § 2502, Larceny
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1304, Cruelty to a Child
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1025, Reckless Endangerment
Title 13 V.S.A. § 1026, Disorderly Conduct
ACCUSED: Benjamin E. Stocker
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
During the early morning of 03/29/2025, a fully involved structure fire was reported in the town of Athens. Athens Fire Department and multiple surrounding communities responded to extinguish the fire. Troopers responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. The investigation lead to the arrest of Benjamin Stocker by the Vermont State Police for the above charges at his residence in Springfield, Vermont. Troopers were assisted by members of the Vermont State Police Tactical Services Unit and Crisis Negotiation Unit in the apprehension of Stocker. Stocker was issued a criminal citation and was ordered held on $50,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on March 31st, 2025 at 12:30 pm to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: March 31st, 2025 at 12:30 pm
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $50,000
MUG SHOT: Yes
*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.
