Vermont State Police say a 52-year-old resident of Enosburg, Marcus E. Clay, was charged with obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct by electronic device, and criminal threatening following an investigation that began on July 6, 2026. According to police reports, Clay allegedly sent multiple threatening messages regarding harm to law enforcement officials.
On July 21, 2026, police arrested Clay in St. Albans without incident. Following his arrest, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Enosburg. He was subsequently lodged at the Northwest State Correctional Facility.
Clay is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Franklin Criminal Division on July 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM. His bail has been set at $2,500. The investigation continues as authorities gather further evidence related to the case.
Source: Vermont State Police
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