Derby Barracks / Arrest / Aggravated Assault

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A5005801

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME:  Trooper James Gallup                            

STATION:  Derby                  

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: On 10/7/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main Street, Orleans Village

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault

 

ACCUSED: Lucian Mason                                              

AGE: 46

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover, VT

 

VICTIM: Kenneth Bacon

AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/7/2026 at approximately 0648 hours, the State Police received a report of an alleged assault that occurred where Kenneth Bacon had been injured by a knife. Investigation revealed an argument took place inside a local business between Kenneth Bacon and Lucian Mason. Troopers learned both males exited the business and continued their argument. Through investigation, Troopers learned Mason drew a knife and allegedly attempted to stab Bacon resulting in a Bacon receiving a minor cut to his hand. Troopers located Mason and placed him under arrest. Mason was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing and was later transported to Northern State Correctional Facility where he was held on 1,000.00 dollars bail.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/8/2026, at 1230 hours         

COURT: Orleans Superior Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility 

BAIL: 1,000.00

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

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