STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4007577
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathan Hall
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: 802-773-9101
DATE/TIME: 10/20/25 at 1253 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Danby Pawlet Road, Danby VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
Interference with access to emergency services
ACCUSED: Luke Chila
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 20th, 2025, at approximately 1253 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to Danby Pawlet Road in the town of Danby, VT for a report of a Domestic Assault that had taken place involving Luke Chila (20) of Danby, VT.
Investigation revealed that Chila had caused both harm and fear to household members. Ultimately, Chila was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Chila was released on conditions of release.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT: Vermont Superior Court-Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2025 at 12:30pm
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
