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July 11, 2025

Berlin Barracks / First Degree Agg Domestic Assault / Domestic Assault / Criminal Threatening

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 25A3004660
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Robert Lemnah                          
STATION: Berlin Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 7/11/25 at 0843 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Verd Mont Road. Waitsfield, VT
VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault / Domestic Assault / Criminal Threatening

ACCUSED: Riley Lush                                              
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waitsfield, VT

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 7/11/25 at 0843 hours, the Vermont State Police was contacted by Riley Lush, 46, of Waitsfield. Lush reported a family fight occurring on Verd Mont Road in Waitsfield. Troopers arrived on scene and after further investigation it was determined Lush had assaulted a household member. She was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. She is to be arraigned in Washington County Superior Court on 7/11/25 at approximately 1330 hours.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME:  7/11/25 at 1330 hours          
COURT: Washington County Superior Court
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.