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May 26, 2025

St Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25A4004654

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Mark Pohlman                            

STATION:  St Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 5/26/2025 1020 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: E Village Road, St Johnsbury

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED:  Janssen Willhoit                                              

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, VT

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 5/26/2025, the Vermont State Police received a report of a family fight on E Village Road in the town of St Johnsbury. Subsequent investigation revealed that Janssen Willhoit caused pain and minor injury to a household member. Willhoit was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury Barracks where he was released on a citation to appear in court.  

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:   5/27/2025 1300 hours         

COURT: Caledonia

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.

 

Sergeant Mark Pohlman

Vermont State Police

St Johnsbury Barracks

802-748-3111