Man Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Assault in Lunenburg

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A 47-year-old man named Russell Silva was arrested in Lunenburg, Vermont early Tuesday morning following an aggravated domestic assault incident. Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of the assault on W Main St at around 2:20 a.m. and took Silva into custody without incident. Silva was arraigned on a charge of first degree aggravated domestic assault and ordered held without bail.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents are a serious public safety concern, especially when they escalate to the level of aggravated assault. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to respond quickly and decisively to such situations in order to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to the report, troopers were notified of the aggravated assault incident at an address on W Main St in Lunenburg at around 2:20 a.m. on February 10, 2026. They responded to the scene and learned that the victim had been assaulted by a domestic partner. Russell Silva, age 47 and from Lunenburg, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks for processing. Silva was later arraigned on a charge of first degree aggravated domestic assault and ordered held without bail. The victim is from Bethlehem, New Hampshire.

• The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. on February 10, 2026.
• Silva was arrested early Tuesday morning on February 10, 2026.

What’s next

Silva will remain in custody without bail pending further legal proceedings related to the assault charge.