VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1001511
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Evan Wilkinson
STATION: Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1205 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Westminster, Vermont
ACCUSED: Lucas Newell
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, Vermont
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/22/26 at approximately 1205 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks were notified by members of the Brattleboro Police department of a domestic incident that occurred in the town of Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Lucas Newell (26), of Brattleboro, had committed the offense of Domestic Assault. Newell was placed under arrest and was transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Newell was taken to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was held on a $1,000 cash bond and cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 02/23/2026 at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/23/26 at 1230 hours
COURT: Windham
LODGED – Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000
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 Evan Wilkinson
VSP Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Rd.
Westminster, VT, 05158
(802)-722-4600
Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov
