VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4002423
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman
Station: St. Johnsbury
Contact#: (802)-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 03/18/2026 0039 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Groton, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Nathan Bragg
AGE: 35
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT
VICTIM: Drew Leete
AGE: 45
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
VICTIM: Christopher Palermo
AGE: 49
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Lisbon, NH
VICTIM: Thomasina Howard
AGE: 40
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Bradford, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a citizen dispute call in the town of Groton. Investigation revealed that Nathan Bragg (35) of Ryegate, Vermont, had committed the crimes of Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Criminal Threatening.
On 05/19/2026, Bragg was located by the Vermont State Police and taken into custody. Bragg was transported to the Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division for arraignment. At the conclusion of the arraignment, Bragg was ordered to be held on $1,000 bail.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/19/2026 at 1230 PM
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: $1000
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 the arraignment time.
Trooper Kyle Gorman
Vermont State Police
1068 US Route 5, Suite #1
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802)-748-3111
