UNDERHILL, Vt. — Vermont State Police have cited a 78-year-old Jericho man in an Underhill reckless endangerment case after an incident on Hidden View Road in Underhill, Vermont, on the morning of January 16, police say.
Troopers identified the man as David Villeneuve, 78, of Jericho. Police say the incident happened at about 9:51 a.m. and stemmed from a dispute involving a trailer. According to police reports, Villeneuve allegedly struck another person, Kristen Villeneuve, with the trailer, causing injury.
Troopers responded to the scene and investigated, which led to a citation for negligent operation and reckless endangerment, police say. David Villeneuve is scheduled to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on July 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
The charges are allegations, and Villeneuve is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates and charges may change as the case proceeds.
Source: Vermont State Police
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