VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B2004839
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Geno
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 9/1/25, 1125 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Store Hill Rd., Bethel
VIOLATION: Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Donald Giovanella
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bethel, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 9/1/25 at approximately 1125 hours State Police responded to Store Hill Rd. in the Town of Bethel for a report of a physical altercation. Upon investigation, it was determined Donald Giovanella (57) committed the crime of Simple Assault. Giovanella was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division on 9/2/25 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/2/25, 1230 hours
COURT: Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $200
MUG SHOT: No
*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 Stacia Geno
Vermont State Police
B Troop - Royalton Barracks
2011 VT Route 107
Bethel, VT 05032
(802)234-9933
stacia.geno@vermont.gov