According to police reports, a traffic stop on US Route 5 in Westminster led to the arrest of a 54-year-old man on April 1, 2026. James R. Rowe, a resident of Putney, Vermont, was taken into custody after police received a call about a man walking in the area.
Upon arrival, officers determined that Rowe was violating his court-ordered Conditions of Release. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Westminster Barracks, where he reportedly caused property damage exceeding $1,000. Rowe has been charged with a Violation of Conditions of Release and Unlawful Mischief, according to police.
Rowe is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court for Windham County’s Criminal Division later that same day at 1 p.m. It is important to note that these charges are allegations, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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