Vermont State Police say a 50-year-old man was arrested on February 15, 2026, following a reported trespassing incident on Mill Hill Road in Highgate. According to police reports, Daniel Bjornson of Brookfield was identified at the scene and was found to have an active arrest warrant issued by Washington County for burglary and unlawful trespassing.
Troopers took Bjornson into custody and transported him to the Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he was held on a $200 bail. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court on February 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
These charges are allegations, and Bjornson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The legal proceedings may evolve, with potential changes to charges or court dates as the case progresses. This Vermont highgate arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont highgate arrested situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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