According to police reports, a 53-year-old North Clarendon resident, Harry S. Withington Jr., was taken into custody on April 7, 2026, following an investigation into a suspicious incident in Rutland County. Vermont State Police say they received a report indicating that Withington allegedly placed a tracking device on an individual’s vehicle without consent.
The investigation revealed a history of stalking behavior and a violation of an existing Abuse Prevention Order. Police located Withington early on April 7, arresting him for aggravated stalking and violating the Abuse Prevention Order. He was processed at the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks and is currently held without bail at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.
Withington is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on April 7, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charges against him are allegations, and as the case progresses, court dates and charges may be subject to change.
Source: Vermont State Police
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