Vermont State Police say a Fairfax man was arrested Friday evening following an incident in which a deputy was injured after being dragged by a vehicle. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on April 24, 2026, near 1408 Main Street.
According to police, Deputy Sheriff had stopped a silver Chevrolet Silverado for speeding and approached the driver, identified as 32-year-old Alexander T. Seagroves of Fletcher. When the deputy returned to his cruiser, Seagroves allegedly drove off, dragging the deputy along with him. The deputy suffered serious injuries and was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Police located Seagroves at a residence on Hemlock Road in Fletcher, where he was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and eluding a police officer. He was taken to the St. Albans Barracks for processing and is being held without bail.
Seagroves is scheduled for an arraignment at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 27, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Albans. The investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available. The identity of the injured deputy is being withheld pending notification of family.
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