STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
26B5000376
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802)388-4919
DATE/TIME: 01/30/2026 at 1652 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lincoln Road / Vermont Route 116
TOWN/STATE: Bristol, Vermont
ACCUSED: Scott E. Mullins
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lincoln, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct
ACCUSED: Whitney L. Gorton
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lincoln, Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Negligent Operation
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On January 30th, 2026, at approximately 1652 hours, the Vermont State Police received a late-reported assault that occurred on Lincoln Road near the intersection with Vermont Route 116 in the Town of Bristol. During the course of the investigation, Troopers learned Scott E. Mullins (30) of Lincoln, Vermont, engaged in violent, tumultuous, and threatening behavior and caused another to be in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Troopers also learned Whitney L. Gorton (58) of Lincoln, Vermont, operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner.
Mullins was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 16th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct. Gorton was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 16th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of negligent operation.
ACCUSED: Scott E. Mullins
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
ACCUSED: Whitney L. Gorton
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/16/2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
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.