Vermont State Police say a 19-year-old woman from Shaftsbury was arrested early on January 19, 2026, following a report of threatening and harassing behavior in Pownal. According to police reports, Felecia S. Davis is accused of engaging in stalking behaviors directed at 19-year-old Emily Jean Fachini, a resident of Pownal.
Police responded to the incident around 3:50 a.m. and, following an investigation, arrested Davis. She was taken to the Shaftsbury Barracks for processing, where she was charged with one count of stalking. Following her arrest, Davis was released with conditions set by the Honorable Judge Valente.
Davis is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Court on January 28, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. According to the report, all charges are allegations at this stage, and court dates may be subject to change as the case progresses.
The Vermont shaftsbury woman situation continues to develop.
Read more Vermont news stories at VTScout.
Source: Vermont State Police
The Daily Scout.
Liked this? Get Vermont’s top local news, weather, and what’s on tap — free in your inbox by half past six each morning.
Almost there.
Check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The first edition lands tomorrow morning.
More Local News coverage
About this report AI-assisted
Source:
How this was written: This story was drafted with AI assistance from public-record sources and published under VTScout's editorial standards. Spot something wrong? Request a correction.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and court dates are subject to change. Reporting is based on information from law enforcement and public records, and will be updated as more details become available.
The VTScout newsroom covers Vermont local news, public safety, and community life across the four regions of the state. Tips and corrections welcome at [email protected].