Vermont State Police say a 45-year-old man from Brownington was arrested on May 12 following a reported disturbance at his residence on Evansville Road. Michael Riendeau, Jr. is charged with first-degree aggravated domestic assault, violating a condition of release related to firearms, and criminal threatening.
According to police reports, Riendeau allegedly discharged a firearm and threatened the lives of individuals during the incident, before retreating to his home with the weapon. Police learned that he was under pre-trial conditions from a previous aggravated domestic assault case, which prohibited him from possessing firearms. After arriving at the scene, law enforcement attempted to negotiate with Riendeau, who initially barricaded himself inside. He eventually surrendered after several hours, and was taken into custody without further incident.
Riendeau was processed at the Derby Barracks and is being held without bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility. His court appearance is scheduled for May 13 at 12:30 p.m. in Orleans. The charges against him are allegations, and court dates and particulars may change as the case progresses.
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