VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A2003318
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Emerson
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993
DATE/TIME: 05/15/2025 0040 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Highgate, VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Jacob Totten
AGE: 19
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above-mentioned date and time, Troopers responded to a report of an active Domestic Assault in Highgate, VT. Upon further investigation Troopers observed serious bodily injury had been caused to a household member by Jacob Totten. Totten was placed under arrest for the above charge and held on $2,500.00 bail. Totten is scheduled to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on 05/15/25 at 1300 hours. Please note the Vermont State Police do not release information pertaining to the victims of Domestic Assault.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/15/2025 – 1300 hours
COURT: Franklin County Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwestern Corrections
BAIL: $2,500.00
MUG SHOT: Attached
*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 Benjamin Emerson
Vermont State Police – St. Albans
140 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, VT 05468
(802) 917-1819