According to police reports, a 60-year-old man from Pownal, Vermont, was arrested on January 31, 2026, for failing to appear in court on two criminal driving license suspension charges. Vermont State Police from the Shaftsbury Barracks were patrolling US Route 7 when they learned of an outstanding warrant for Robert C. Hurley.
Troopers located Hurley at the residence of an associate along the highway and confirmed the active arrest warrant. He was taken into custody and transported to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Following this, Hurley was issued a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on February 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM. He is currently being held at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on a $200 bail.
The charges against Hurley are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The upcoming court date may be subject to change, and individuals are encouraged to verify the timing with the court clerk’s office. This Vermont pownal arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont pownal arrested situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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