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Pownal woman charged with stalking in Shaftsbury, police say

In Shaftsbury, Vermont, police say Emily Jean Fachini, 19, has been charged with stalking after allegedly harassing a local resident, Felecia S. Davis.

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Pownal woman charged with stalking in Shaftsbury, police say
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  • Jean Fachini, 19, of Shaftsbury
  • Accused: Stalking

According to police reports, a 19-year-old woman from Pownal, Vermont, was arrested for stalking following an incident on January 24, 2026. Vermont State Police say they responded to a report of threatening behavior at approximately 1:18 a.m. on that date.

Emily Jean Fachini was taken into custody after an investigation revealed that she had been engaging in stalking behavior directed at 19-year-old Felecia S. Davis of Shaftsbury. Fachini was processed at the Shaftsbury Barracks and subsequently charged with one count of stalking. She was released with conditions following her arrest.

Fachini is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Court on January 27, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. As with all charges, these allegations are subject to change as the case progresses through the legal system. Individuals facing charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This Vermont pownal woman story highlights important developments. The Vermont pownal woman situation continues to develop.

Source: Vermont State Police

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