STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#'s:
25B4006230
25B4006370
25B4006432
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson
STATION: VSP BCI Troop B-West Rutland
CONTACT#: 802 773 9101
DATE/TIME: Various dates beginning in 2023 and most recently August of 2025
INCIDENT LOCATION: A foster home in Mt. Holly VT
VIOLATION: Sexual Assault, Lewd / Lascivious with Minors, Dispensing Cannabis to persons under 21, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
ACCUSED: Eugene D. Jennings
AGE: 56
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mt. Holly VT
VICTIM: 3 males who are either under 18 now, or were under 18 at the time of the offenses
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Beginning in August 2025, Vermont State Police and DCF (Residential Licensing & Special Investigations) investigated a report of a foster parent (identified as Eugene Jennings) committing sexual acts upon multiple foster children while under his care. The investigation determined that Eugene Jennings committed sexual assault upon a 14-year-old male in July or August of 2025, Lewd / Lascivious Conduct upon a 15-year-old male in August of 2025, and Lewd / Lascivious Conduct upon a male who was between 15-17 in 2023-2024.
Additionally, it was determined that Eugene Jennings provided alcohol and marijuana in different forms to all 3 juvenile victims. Jennings was transported to Rutland Criminal Court for an arraignment to be held on 11-6-2025.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 11-6-2025 time TBD contact Rutland Court
COURT: Rutland Criminal
LODGED - LOCATION: TBD
BAIL: TBD
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
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