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June 1, 2025

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

NEWS RELEASE 

 

CASE#: 25B4003894 

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME:Trooper Kolby Baldwin                                 

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101 

 

DATE/TIME: May 31, 2025 / 1639 hours   

INCIDENT LOCATION: Hubbardton, Vermont 

VIOLATION: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault 

 

ACCUSED: Scott Goetz  

AGE: 52 

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hubbardton, Vermont 

 

(The Vermont State Police do not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.) 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 5/31/2025, at approximately 1639 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a family fight that was occurring on VT Route 30 in the town of Hubbardton, Vermont.  

 

Through investigation, it was determined that Scott Goetz had caused pain or injury to a family or household member. Goetz was placed into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. Goetz was later issued conditions of release and lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. 

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: MVRCF.    

BAIL: Held without bail 

MUG SHOT: Attached. 

COURT ACTION: Yes 

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division 

COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/2025 at 12:30 PM 

             

*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.