According to police reports, a dispute in Williamstown on April 10, 2026, led to the arrest of 48-year-old Michael Lancaster, a Barre resident. Vermont State Police were responding to a citizen complaint on Hebert Road when they discovered an active arrest warrant for Lancaster related to home improvement fraud.
Police say that Lancaster was taken into custody at approximately 1:17 PM and subsequently transported to the Washington County Superior Court. Following his arrest, he received a citation to appear in the Rutland County Superior Court – Criminal Division on April 13, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
These allegations will be addressed in court, and the legal process will determine the outcome of the charges. As the case progresses, court dates and the nature of the charges may change.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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