Vermont State Police say a dispute at a residence on Ridge View Drive in Leicester, Vermont, on December 22, 2025, led to the arrest of a 25-year-old woman. Brianna Brayton, a transient from Rutland County, is accused of making threats to cause property damage and physical harm to 73-year-old Margaret Theriault.
According to police reports, authorities were alerted to the incident and conducted an investigation, which resulted in the charges against Brayton. She was located by law enforcement on January 13, 2026, and subsequently cited for criminal threatening.
Brayton is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Criminal Division in Addison County on February 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM. The charges against her are allegations, and the legal proceedings may change as the case progresses. The court date and time are subject to modification at the discretion of the court, and individuals are encouraged to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation.
Source: Vermont State Police
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