According to police reports, a 22-year-old Barton resident, Mathew Santaw, was arrested early on May 10, 2026, following a domestic dispute on Lincoln Avenue. Vermont State Police say they responded to the scene after receiving reports of a firearm being involved in the incident.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Santaw was in possession of a firearm, despite being prohibited from having one. Additionally, he allegedly threatened another individual with bodily harm during the altercation. Santaw was taken into custody and processed at the Derby Barracks. He was subsequently lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility on $2,500 bail, which is being held due to a violation of probation conditions.
Santaw faces charges of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and criminal threatening. He is scheduled to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on May 11, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. It is important to note that charges are allegations, and court dates may change as the case progresses.
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