According to police reports, a 39-year-old man from Bradford, Vermont, has been charged with second-degree aggravated domestic assault following an incident on December 20, 2025. Vermont State Police say they responded to a family disturbance at a residence in Bradford shortly before midnight, where they discovered that the victim had suffered pain and fear due to an alleged assault by Dexter Gallien.
Gallien was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Johnsbury State Police Barracks for processing. He has been issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 22, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Police report that Gallien is currently held at the Northeastern Correctional Complex on a $2,500 bail.
As this case progresses, the charges remain allegations until proven in court. The scheduled court date is subject to change, and individuals are advised to confirm the arraignment time with the criminal court clerk.
Source: Vermont State Police
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