Vermont State Police say a 41-year-old resident of Cabot was cited for violating an Abuse Prevention Order and driving with a criminally suspended license following an incident on US Route 2 in East Montpelier on July 17, 2026.
According to police reports, officers responded to reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in the area. Upon locating the vehicle, they identified Matthew Barnett as the operator. Further investigation revealed that Barnett was operating the vehicle in violation of his court-ordered conditions of release.
Barnett was processed at the Berlin Barracks and subsequently released with a citation. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on July 20, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. to address the charges.
Source: Vermont State Police
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