VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 25A2006899
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charlotte Hartman
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 09/15/25 at 2258 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Union St by Province St, Richford VT
VIOLATIONS: Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Christopher Rooney
AGE: 38
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT
VICTIM: Juvenile
AGE: 16
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Berkshire, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On September 15th, 2025, at 2258 hours, Vermont State Police received a report regarding a possible assault that had occurred in the vicinity of Union St by Province St in the town of Richford. Investigation revealed that Christopher Rooney (38) had assaulted a 16-year-old juvenile and fled the scene.
The juvenile sustained minor injuries from the incident and did not require medical attention.
Rooney was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Rooney was transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing. Per the order of the court, Rooney was lodged at Northwest Correctional Facility and ordered to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on 09/16/2025 at 1300 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2025 at 1300 hours
COURT: Franklin County Superior Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest Correctional Facility
BAIL: $500
MUG SHOT: ATTACHED
*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 Charlotte Hartman (232)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993