Vermont State Police say a 39-year-old Rockingham resident was charged with two counts of Second Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault following an incident on Ski Bowl Road on July 19, 2026. Police were notified of the domestic assault around 9:30 a.m. and discovered that Matthew B. Gay had inflicted pain, injury, or fear upon two members of his household.
According to the report, Gay was taken into custody without incident and is currently held at the Southern State Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windham County – Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to respond to the charges.
The Vermont State Police do not release the names of victims involved in domestic violence cases. The court date and time are subject to change, and individuals are advised to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation of arraignment times.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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