According to police reports, a 55-year-old man from Jay, Vermont, was arrested on January 11, 2026, at the Jay Peak Resort on charges of being a fugitive from justice. Vermont State Police say they became aware that Robert McGowan had an active extraditable warrant issued from Florida.
The warrant stems from multiple counts of possession of sexual performance by a child, with a bail amount set at $100,000. Following the discovery of the warrant, police located McGowan and took him into custody on the fugitive charges. He was subsequently transported to the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks for processing and was later lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility without bail.
McGowan is scheduled for arraignment at the Orleans County Criminal Court on January 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Police emphasize that these charges are allegations, and court dates may change as the case develops. Individuals seeking confirmation of the arraignment time are advised to contact the criminal court clerk for updates.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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