June 2, 2025

St. Albans Barracks / Aggravated Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 25A2003784                                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Adam Lippa

STATION: St. Albans Barracks                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME reported: 6/2/25 @ 3:17pm

INCIDENT LOCATION: Nickson Rd.   

TOWN: Richford, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Spicer                                               

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VICTIM: Zachary Hughes                                               

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police were contact about an assault that occurred on Nickson Rd in Richford. Investigation revealed that Matthew Spicer pointed a handgun at the victim and then fired one bullet by the victim, without striking him. No injuries were reported. 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/3/25 @ 1:00 pm           

COURT: Franklin County

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwestern Correctional Center   

BAIL: $500

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

 

 

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