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Springfield man arrested as fugitive from justice, police

In Springfield, VT, police say Galo Armijos, 35, was arrested for being a fugitive from justice following a traffic stop on I-91 on June 21.

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Vermont State Police say a 35-year-old Colchester resident, Galo Armijos, was arrested on June 21, 2026, following a motor vehicle stop on I-91 South in Springfield. The stop occurred around 4:02 PM after officers observed a traffic violation.

According to police, during the stop, it was discovered that Armijos had an active out-of-state warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Armijos was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility with a bail set at $50,000.

He is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division, on June 22, 2026, at 12:30 PM. The case remains active as further proceedings are anticipated.

Source: Vermont State Police

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