According to police reports, a 37-year-old man from Richford, Vermont, has been charged with criminal threatening following an incident in Berkshire. Authorities were alerted to the situation on February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:25 PM, at an address on Montgomery Road.
Investigators from the St. Albans Barracks determined that Randy Bluto allegedly used electronic means to threaten another individual. Subsequently, police say Bluto was arrested at the scene and later released on a citation. He is scheduled to appear in Franklin County Court on March 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM to face the charges.
The Vermont State Police indicate that these allegations are subject to change as the case progresses through the legal system. No additional details regarding the victim have been disclosed, as the police do not release names in cases of sexual assault or domestic violence. The court date and time are also subject to modification by the court, and individuals are encouraged to confirm the schedule with the criminal court clerk.
Source: Vermont State Police
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