According to police reports, a 43-year-old Newport resident, Ariana Rodger, was arrested late Wednesday in connection with a homicide in Brownington. The arrest occurred following the discovery of a deceased man at a residence on Willoughby Lake Road in the early hours of March 18, 2026.
Rodger faces several charges, including second-degree murder, first-degree aggravated domestic assault, and violation of conditions of release. She has been ordered to remain in custody without bail until her arraignment, which is set for 12:30 p.m. on March 19 at the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Newport, according to police.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit and other specialized teams involved. The identity of the victim will be disclosed after an autopsy, expected to take place at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington. Police say that all individuals related to the incident are accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
As the case develops, the affidavit of probable cause will be submitted to the court after Rodger’s arraignment. Court details may change as the investigation progresses.
The Daily Scout.
Top stories, weather, and what’s on tap statewide — in your inbox by half past six. Free, daily.
Almost there.
Check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The first edition lands tomorrow morning.
The Vermont brownington arrested situation continues to develop.
Read more Vermont news stories at VTScout.
Source: Vermont State Police
About this report AI-assisted
Source: Vermont State Police ↗
How this was written: This story was drafted with AI assistance from public-record sources and published under VTScout's editorial standards. Spot something wrong? Request a correction.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and court dates are subject to change. Reporting is based on information from law enforcement and public records, and will be updated as more details become available.
The VTScout newsroom covers Vermont local news, public safety, and community life across the four regions of the state. Tips and corrections welcome at [email protected].