According to police reports, an incident in Barton on April 22 led to the arrest of 88-year-old Robert Bristol Jr. for aggravated assault. The Vermont State Police responded to a call from 35-year-old Robert Burdick, who reported he had been shot at while scouting for turkeys in the area.
Investigators determined that Bristol Jr. had discharged a firearm from his property towards Burdick. Following the investigation, police arrested Bristol Jr. and transported him to the Derby Barracks for processing. He is currently held without bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility.
Bristol Jr. is charged with allegations related to the incident and is scheduled to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on April 23 at 12:30 PM. The case remains under investigation, and additional details may emerge as the legal proceedings unfold. Police remind the public that charges are allegations and that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont barton arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont barton arrested situation continues to develop.
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