STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4005030
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Gardner
STATION: VSP Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
ACCUSED: William Rice Jr
AGE: 52
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
CHARGES: Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (x2)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 07/09/2025, at approximately 2000 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks responded to a family fight on South Street in the Town of Poultney. Through investigation, Troopers determined William Rice Jr (52) of Poultney had caused pain and injury to a household member. Rice was cited to appear before the Rutland County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 07/10/2025 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/10/25, 1230 hours
COURT: Rutland County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center
BAIL: Held Without Bail
MUG SHOT: N/A
*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.
