On the morning of June 25, 2026, a quiet residence on States Prison Hollow Road in the town of Starksboro became the scene of a serious domestic disturbance. Local authorities from the Vermont State Police, with support from the Bristol Police Department, were dispatched to the home at approximately 8:53 a.m. following reports of a violent altercation. Upon arrival and subsequent investigation, officers identified the primary individual involved as 26-year-old Chase Gibbs-Emilio, a resident of the Middlebury area, whose actions that morning would lead to his immediate arrest and long-term detention.
The severity of the situation became clear as investigators pieced together the events that transpired. According to the police report, Gibbs-Emilio had allegedly assaulted a family member inside the home. This act of violence took on greater legal weight due to his criminal history; having two prior convictions for domestic assault already on his record, the current incident was classified by investigators as First-Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault. The escalation of this violence, particularly within a domestic setting where safety is expected, highlights the persistent challenges surrounding repeat offenses in such cases.
Beyond the physical assault, the investigation uncovered further attempts by Gibbs-Emilio to subvert the justice system during the encounter. The report indicates that the accused actively interfered with the victim’s ability to access emergency services, a dangerous maneuver designed to isolate a person in crisis and prevent them from seeking the vital help they needed. Furthermore, he was accused of providing false reports to the law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene. These additional charges underscore a deliberate effort to obstruct the investigation and conceal the truth behind the morning’s hostilities.
Following the gathering of evidence, Gibbs-Emilio was taken into custody by Vermont State Troopers and transported to the New Haven Barracks. The processing period provided a necessary window for authorities to document the incident and prepare the case for court. Given the nature of the charges and his history of repeat domestic violence, the judicial process moved quickly. He was moved from police custody to the Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, later that same afternoon for his initial arraignment.
The legal fallout for the accused was swift and severe. At the conclusion of his arraignment, the court determined that the threat posed by Gibbs-Emilio necessitated immediate incarceration. He was ordered to be held without bail, a rare and serious decision that underscores the magistrate’s concern for the safety of the public and the victim. He was subsequently transported to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility, where he remains lodged while the legal proceedings continue. The court also established strict conditions of release, should those terms ever become applicable in the future.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the toll domestic violence takes on both individuals and the greater community. While the Vermont State Police maintain their policy of shielding the identity of the victim to protect their privacy and well-being, the case reflects the ongoing commitment of local law enforcement to hold repeat offenders accountable. As the case proceeds through the Addison County court system, it stands as a stark example of the legal, personal, and social consequences that follow when the peace of a home is shattered by violence and deceit.