STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4003642
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Evan Johnson
STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation - A East - St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: Spring 2021
INCIDENT LOCATION: Private residence in Lyndonville
VIOLATION:
-13 VSA 3253 Aggravated Sexual Assault
-13 VSA 2502 Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with Child
ACCUSED: Jacob Carter
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of
victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
AGE: Juvenile
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N/A
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
In May 2026, the Vermont State Police and the Vermont Department
for Children and Families initiated an investigation regarding accusations of
sexual abuse of a juvenile that had occurred in Spring 2021. Through
investigation, detectives developed probable developed to charge Jacob Carter,
37, of Lyndonville with aggravated sexual assault and lewd or lascivious
conduct with a child.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, VSP arrested Carter in St. Johnsbury
and transported him to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. He is
scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Criminal Division of
Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.
No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit of
probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Carter's
arraignment.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: Oct. 14, 2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in St. Johnsbury
LODGED - LOCATION: Northeast Correctional Complex
BAIL: Hold Without
MUG SHOT: Included
*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.
Detective Trooper Evan Johnson
Vermont State Police St.
Johnsbury
Bureau of Criminal
Investigation
1068 US Route 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Office: 802-748-3111
Email: evan.johnson@vermont.gov
