In early December 2015 the Canaan Police Department began a sexual assault investigation. The subsequent investigation revealed that

David James Devost, age 66, of White River Junction, Vermont

sexually assaulted a 28-year-old female. Devost was acting in a position of trust, providing services as a care provider for the victim who suffers from a severe developmental disability.

On February 9, 2016, Devost was arrested by the Canaan Police Department and charged with one count of Sexual Assault, a Class A Misdemeanor. Devost was released on bail and will be arraigned on April 4, 2016 in the 2nd Circuit Court – District Division Lebanon.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Sergeant Ryan Porter at the Canaan Police Department.

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AUTHORIZED – SAMUEL W. FRANK, II

CHIEF OF POLICE

603.523.7400