STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B5003232
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Josh Gurwicz
STATION: NEW HAVEN BARRACKS
CONTACT #: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: 07/26/2026 AT 1400 HOURS
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mountain Rd, Monkton, VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Ag. Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: John Mackenzie
AGE: 61
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Monkton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the New Haven Barracks were advised of a possible domestic disturbance with a firearm at a residence on Mountain Rd, in the Town of Monkton. Troopers' investigation revealed that Mackenzie (61) caused injuries to a household member and placed them in fear.
Mackenzie was subsequently taken into custody without incident and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing.
Mackenzie was ultimately held at Marble Valley Correctional Facility. He is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Addison County – Criminal Division on 07/27/2026 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault.
