According to police reports, Tanner Church, a 38-year-old resident of Charlotte, was arrested on December 14, 2025, for allegedly violating an Abuse Prevention Order. The incident occurred around 8:11 PM on Interstate 89 South near Mile Marker 102.8 in Milton, where Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop after observing a motor vehicle violation.
During the stop, police say Church was found to be in violation of an active court-ordered relief from abuse order. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing. Following his arrest, Church was released with a citation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court.
Church is facing charges related to the violation of the Abuse Prevention Order, and his court appearance is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM. According to the report, the charges against him are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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