According to police reports, a disturbance on Hawley Road in Fairfax led to the arrest of 32-year-old Leonard Hayden from St. Johnsbury early on February 26, 2026. Vermont State Police troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to the incident around 3:18 AM and discovered that Hayden had active warrants for his arrest.
Hayden was taken into custody for the outstanding warrants and subsequently transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, where he is being held on a $12,500 bail. He has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault and several violations of probation, along with unlawful mischief and domestic assault.
Court records indicate that Hayden is scheduled to appear before the Franklin County Criminal Court later on February 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The charges against him are currently allegations, and further legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the case. Court dates and specific charges may change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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