Vermont State Police say a domestic incident in Westminster on February 22 led to the arrest of 26-year-old Lucas Newell, a resident of Brattleboro. According to police reports, officers from the Westminster Barracks were alerted by the Brattleboro Police Department regarding the situation, which resulted in an investigation confirming the occurrence of domestic assault.
Newell was apprehended at the scene and subsequently transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. He is currently being held at the Southern State Correctional Facility on a $1,000 cash bond. Newell has been charged with domestic assault and is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on February 23, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
According to the report, all charges are allegations at this stage, and the court date may change as the case progresses. For further information regarding the arraignment, individuals are advised to contact the criminal court clerk.
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Last modified: February 24, 2026
