According to police reports, a 38-year-old man from Randolph, Vermont, was charged with violating an Abuse Prevention Order following a search warrant executed by the Vermont State Police. The incident occurred on January 1, 2026, at approximately 8:17 PM on Vermont Route 66 in Randolph.
During the search, officers discovered a firearm and ammunition, which led to the arrest of Zachariah Alkhatatbih. The findings indicated a breach of an active court order against him, prompting police to issue a criminal citation for the violation.
Alkhatatbih is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division, on January 2, 2026, at 12:30 PM. According to the report, all charges are allegations at this stage, and the court date is subject to change. It is advisable to contact the criminal court clerk for the most current information regarding the arraignment.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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