DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4003207
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Hayley Mears
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: 04/24/2026 at approximately 1335 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: N Lake Rd, Benson, VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Domestic Assault x2, Interference with Access to Emergency Service
ACCUSED: Webster Hunt
AGE: 87
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Benson, VT
(The Vermont State Police does not release the names of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On April 24th, 2026, at approximately 1344 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Benson, VT, in response to a report of an assault. Through investigation, it was determined that Webster Hunt (87) caused pain and fear to a household member. Hunt was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police- Rutland Barrack for processing. Upon completion of processing, Hunt was transported to Marble Valley Correctional Facility and held without bail.
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility
BAIL: Held Without
MUG SHOT: No
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: April 27th, 2026, at 12:30 PM
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