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April 1, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Domestic

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A4003044
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper David Hastings                              
STATION:   St. Johnsbury                  
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 4/1/26 @ 0930 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: New Boston Rd, St. Johnsbury
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic

ACCUSED:  Scott Hayman                                        
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On April 1, 2026, at approximately 0930 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a trespassing incident at 959 New Boston Road in the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Scott Hayman, age 49, had assaulted a household member.

Hayman was taken into custody and transported to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Following processing, he was lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Complex in lieu of $500 bail.

COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/2/2026 at 1230 hours  
COURT: Caledonia County
LODGED : Northeast  Regional Correctional Complex
MUG SHOT: Attached




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