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Pownal man cited for criminal threatening, police say

In Pownal, VT, police say Elijah Amidon, 19, was cited for criminal threatening after allegedly making threats to family members on June 4, 2026.

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According to police reports, a 19-year-old resident of Pownal, Elijah Amidon, was cited for criminal threatening following an incident at Green Mountain Trailer Park on June 4, 2026. The Vermont State Police responded to reports of threats made by Amidon towards several family members at approximately 5:11 PM.

The investigation revealed that Amidon allegedly made these threats, prompting law enforcement to take action. He was subsequently issued a citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

Charges against Amidon are allegations at this stage, and the legal process will determine the outcome. Court dates and charges may change as the case progresses, and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont pownal cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont pownal cited situation continues to develop.

Source: Vermont State Police

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