VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4000337
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Riley Fenoff
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 01/11/26 at 0840 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont
ACCUSED: Steven Smith
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/11/2026 at approximately 0840 hours Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to the report of a domestic assault in the Town of Lyndon, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Steven Smith (45) of Lyndon had committed the offense of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. Smith was placed under arrest and was transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Smith was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on 01/12/2026 at 1230 hours and was held at the Northeastern Correctional Complex for lack of $2,500.00 bail.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/12/26 at 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED – NECC
BAIL: $2,500.00
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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 Riley Fenoff
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-3111