VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B1004197
RANK/TROOPER NAME: Trooper James Guillaume
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 06/13/2025 at 0200 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Guilford, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult, Abuse by Unlawful Restraint and Unlawful Confinement
ACCUSED: Fredrick Habich
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Guilford, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On June 13th, 2025, Troopers with the Vermont State Police received a report of suspected domestic assault and senior abuse. Troopers responded and conducted an investigation, as a result of the investigation Fredrick Habich (58) of Guilford, Vermont was arrested. Habich was charged with Domestic Assault, Unlawful Mischief, Abuse/Neglect and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult, and Abuse by Unlawful Restraint and Unlawful Confinement. Habich was transported to the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks. He was processed and subsequently lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility. Habich is cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 06/16/2025 at 12:30 PM to answer to the aforementioned charges.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/16/2025 – 12:30 PM
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
LODGED – Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $2500
MUG SHOT: YES
*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