VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1002869
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Eric Clemens
STATION: Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)722-4600
DATE/TIME: Reported on 04/08/2026 at 1245 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Jed Circle, Saxtons River, Vermont
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Paulette Potorski
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saxtons River, Vermont
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 04/08/2026, at approximately 1245 hours, the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks received report of an assault that had occurred on Jed Circle in Saxtons River, Vermont. Troopers responded to the scene, subsequent investigation led to the arrest of Paulette Potorski, 44, of Saxtons River, Vermont. Potorski is charged with Domestic Assault, she is cited to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal Division on 04/09/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the aforementioned charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/09/2026 at 12:30pm
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Windham County, Criminal Division
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MUG SHOT: Attached
*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 Eric Clemens
VSP Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802)722-4600
