VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A5004183
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jesse Nash
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 08/02/25, 2239 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: S. Craftsbury Rd, Craftsbury
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Criminal DLS & DUI#2
ACCUSED: John Medlock
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Craftsbury, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/02/2025, at approximately 2239 hours, the state police was notified of a family dispute at a residence on S. Craftsbury Road in Craftsbury. While enroute, troopers learned the alleged suspect fled in a vehicle. Nearing the area, troopers located the truck and conducted a traffic stop. Troopers made contact with the operator who was identified as John Medlock, 31, of Craftsbury, VT. Medlock was detained and after investigation, was placed under arrest for 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault in the presence of a child, Criminal DLS and DUI #2. Medlock was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and was later lodged, held without bail at Northern State Correctional Facility.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/04/2025 1230 hours
COURT: Criminal Division, Vermont Superior Court, Newport
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held without, no bail
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.
Trooper Jesse Nash
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov
(802) 334-8881
