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Pownal man arrested for violation of abuse prevention order, police say

In Pownal, VT, police say Gary Tate Hall, 54, was arrested for violating an abuse prevention order on March 8 and is set to appear in court March 9.

Pownal man arrested for violation of abuse prevention order, police say
VERMONT STATE POLICE

Shaftsbury Barracks  VAPO
  • Tate Hall, 54, of Pownal
  • Accused: Violating an abuse prevention order
  • Arrested on March 8 by VSP

According to police reports, a 54-year-old man from Pownal, Vermont, was arrested on March 8, 2026, for allegedly violating an abuse prevention order. Vermont State Police say that Gary Tate Hall made contact with an individual protected by a Relief from Abuse order around 1:12 PM on US Route 7.

Following the incident, Hall was taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He has since been released, but he is required to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Criminal Division in Bennington on March 9, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

Charges against Hall are currently allegations, and the court date is subject to change. Individuals facing such charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For the most up-to-date information on court proceedings, it is advisable to contact the criminal court clerk directly. This Vermont pownal arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont pownal arrested situation continues to develop.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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