According to police reports, eleven individuals were arrested and two others issued citations for criminal trespass at a private office building in Williston on Monday, February 9, 2026. The group, which included people from Vermont and New York, had occupied the building to protest federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The property owner contacted law enforcement after the protesters refused to leave the premises. Vermont State Police, alongside the Williston Police Department, attempted to facilitate a peaceful resolution by informing the protesters that they could continue their demonstration outside. However, the group declined this offer and expressed a desire to be arrested.
After repeated warnings and a dispersal order, police began making arrests. The operation was conducted without incident. Those charged include residents from Middlebury, Burlington, and other nearby towns, as well as individuals from New York and New Hampshire.
The arrested individuals and those cited are scheduled to appear for arraignment on March 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington. These charges are currently allegations, and further developments may alter the legal proceedings.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: February 9, 2026
