VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A5000748
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Jacob Shores
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802 334 8881
DATE/TIME: 02/10/2026 @ 2100 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 14 N, Coventry, VT
VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Joshua Sousie
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a disturbance on VT Rt 14, Coventry, VT. Investigation revealed Joshua Sousie attempted to cause serious bodily injury to a household member and placed other household members in fear. Sousie was taken into custody, transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and later held at Northern State Correctional for $5,000 Bail.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/11/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Orleans District Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional
BAIL: $5,000
MUG SHOT: 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.
Trooper Logan Miller
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
(802) 334-8881
