Vermont State Police say a 45-year-old woman from Montpelier, Tamra Headrick-Bell, was arrested on April 4 after attempting to enter Canada at the Highgate Springs Port of Entry. Police reports indicate that her entry was denied due to an active arrest warrant issued by the Montpelier Police Department.
According to the report, Headrick-Bell was taken into custody by troopers from the St. Albans Barracks and subsequently transported to the Chittenden County Correctional Center. She is being held on a $200 bail, which she has not met. The arrest highlights the enforcement of outstanding warrants at border crossings.
Headrick-Bell faces charges related to the warrant, although specific details of the alleged offense are not provided in the report. Her legal proceedings will be determined as the case advances through the court system. Court dates and charges may change as additional information becomes available.
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Last modified: April 5, 2026
