Vermont State Police say a Newport Town man was taken into protective custody after making threats to the veterans crisis line on February 19, 2026. Joseph Millett, 38, was reported to have made homicidal and suicidal statements, prompting police intervention.
According to the report, after contacting Millett by phone, troopers arranged for him to come to the Derby Barracks. Upon his arrival, police disarmed him without incident due to the nature of his threats against the public. Millett reportedly continued to express similar threats while in custody, including references to a potential mass casualty event. He is charged with domestic terrorism.
Millett is currently held in protective custody and is scheduled to appear in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Newport on February 24, 2026, at 12:30 PM. As the charges are still allegations, further details may emerge during the court proceedings. The affidavit of probable cause will be accessible from the court clerk’s office following Millett’s arraignment. Court dates and charges are subject to change as the case develops.
Source: Vermont State Police
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