According to police reports, a 42-year-old resident of Swanton, Eric Smith, was cited for multiple violations of conditions of release following an incident on Browns Corner Road in Franklin on June 4, 2026. The Vermont State Police were alerted to a trespassing situation at approximately 11:49 a.m. During their investigation, officers discovered that Smith had breached active conditions set by the Franklin County Superior Court.
Despite several attempts to locate him, Smith was later found at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. He has been issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on July 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to address the charges related to violations of his conditions of release, which include travel restrictions, curfew, contact limitations, and motor vehicle operation.
The allegations against Smith are pending, and he is expected to respond to the charges in court. As the case progresses, details regarding the charges and court dates may change.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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