NEWS RELEASE/ NEW HAVEN BARRACKS/ MUTIPLE CHARGES X4
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 21B501900
TROOPER: Trooper Ducharme / Trooper Szarejko/ Trooper Helm
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#:
DATE/TIME: August 9, 2021, @ 0930
LOCATION: Orwell VT
VIOLATION: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault/ Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer/ Resisting Arrest/ Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer X2
ACCUSED: Shelly Norton
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, VT
VICTIM: The Vermont State Police do not release the names of Domestic Assault Victims.
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 9, 2021, at approximately 0930 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks, were dispatched to an assault at a residence in Orwell, VT.
During the investigation, it was determined Shelly Norton had caused serious bodily harm when she assaulted a family member who resides in the house.
Norton fled the residence upon the arrival of the Troopers. Troopers located Norton a short time later in a field adjacent to the house. After a brief struggle, Norton was taken into custody. During the Struggle, Norton assaulted two law enforcement Officers, causing minor injury to both. Norton was transported to Porter Medical Center for evaluation and later released to the custody of the Vermont State Police. The Trooper was seen at Porter Medical Center and released as well.
The Honorable Judge presiding over Addison County issued court conditions for Norton. Norton was issued a citation to appear on August 10, 2021, at 1230 hours for the above-mentioned charge. Norton was lodged at Chittenden Correctional Facility in S. Burlington, VT.
LODGED - LOCATION: Chittenden Correctional Facility
BAIL: $ 7500
MUG SHOT: NO
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division.
COURT DATE/TIME: August 10, 2021, at 1230 hours
*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 Katrina R. Ducharme
UOF Instructor / DRE
Vermont State Police
New Haven Barracks
2490 Ethan Allen Highway
New Haven, VT, 05472
Twitter: @vsp_katrina
Instagram: @vsp_katrina
