STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008338
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris
Santic
STATION: St. Johnsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111
DATE/TIME: 08/08/2026 at approximately 0251 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 1073 US Rt 302, Newbury
VIOLATION: Simple Assault and Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Ryan Holman
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairlee, VT
VICTIM: Joseph Rowell
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, troopers from the St. Johnsbury
barracks were notified of multiple individuals vandalizing a vehicle at a
residence on US Route 302 in Newbury. Troopers arrived on scene at a later
time. Investigation revealed Holman had vandalized Rowell’s vehicle and caused
bodily injury to Rowell as well. Holman was cited to appear in Orange County
Superior Court Criminal Division on 09/09/2026 at 0830 hours for the charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/09/2026 – 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED: 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
arraignment time.
Trooper Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3