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July 16, 2025

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Multiple Charges

 

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:25A4006146

RANK/TROOPER NAME: Tpr. Skiff                          

STATION: St. Johnsbury                 

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 07/13/25 at approximately 1848 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Berry Hill Rd. Sheffield

VIOLATION: Domestic Assault (X3)

 

ACCUSED:  Margaret McNichols                                           

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of

sexual assault or domestic violence.)

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the attached date and time, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a Family Fight on Berry Hill Road in Sheffield. After investigation, probable cause was found that Margaret McNichols, 38 of Sheffield assaulted three family members causing pain. McNichols was placed under arrest, transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing and issued a citation to appear in Caledonia Superior Court for the above listed offenses.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT: Caledonia

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

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.