VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4003498
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Alibozek
STATION: Rutland Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 5/15/2025 at 1658 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Route 31, Wells
VIOLATION: Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Jacob Merrow
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT
VICTIM: Gregory Bacher
AGE: 69
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wells, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police received a report of an assault in the Town of Wells. Investigation into the incident lead to the arrest of Jacob Merrow (49) of Wells, VT. Merrow was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on 6/30/25 at 1000 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/30/25 at 1000 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division
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.