Vermont State Police say a 35-year-old man from Hartford was arrested on March 22 in Royalton for providing false identification and having two outstanding warrants. Authorities responded to reports of individuals on Moses Lane and encountered Shawn Holt, who initially identified himself incorrectly.
According to police, Holt was found to have two active in-state arrest warrants related to previous failures to appear in court. The charges included failure to appear for possession of stolen property and for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Each warrant carried a bail amount of $500, totaling $1,000. After being taken into custody, Holt was processed at the Royalton Barracks and subsequently lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility.
Holt is scheduled to appear in Windsor Superior Court, Criminal Division in White River Junction on March 23 at 12:30 PM. The charges against him are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As the case progresses, changes to the court date or charges may occur. This Vermont royalton arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont royalton arrested situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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