According to police reports, a 42-year-old Fayston resident, Tommy O. Crawford, was arrested on January 23, 2026, after a reported violation of a restraining order on North Fayston Road. Vermont State Police say that their investigation revealed Crawford assaulted a domestic partner while violating the order.
Crawford faces multiple charges, including two counts of violation of an abuse prevention order, second-degree aggravated domestic assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, and interference with access to emergency services. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing and subsequently issued a criminal citation. Crawford was then lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex with a bail set at $2,000.
He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington County, Criminal Division, on January 26, 2026, at 12:30 PM to address the charges. According to the report, all charges are allegations at this stage, and the court date and charges may change as the case progresses. The Vermont State Police do not disclose the identities of victims involved in domestic violence incidents.
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Last modified: January 23, 2026
