VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4006164
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kyle Gorman
Station: St. Johnsbury
Contact#: (802)-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 06/08/2026 @ 2100 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Taplin Hill Rd, Topsham, VT
VIOLATION: Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Dakota Smith
AGE: 27
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury
Barracks were notified of a Citizen Dispute at Taplin Hill Rd, in the town of
Corinth. After investigation, it was revealed that Dakota Smith (27) had
assaulted a household member. Smith was issued a citation to appear in Orange
County Court – Criminal Division on 08/11/2026 at 0800 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2026 at 0800
AM
COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*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