VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3003419
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Ryan Normile
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 04/30/2026 @ 1057 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Trombly Trailer Park, Northfield, VT
VIOLATION: Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Joseph Smith
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT
VICTIM: William Dickinson
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Northfield, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received notification of a citizen dispute that occurred at the Trombly Trailer Park in the Town of Northfield. Through investigation, it was discovered that Joseph Smith (48) of Barre, VT caused bodily injury to William Dickinson (29) of Northfield, VT. Smith was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division on June 18, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Not 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.
