According to police reports, Garth Martel, a 37-year-old resident of Whitehall, New York, was arrested on May 1, 2026, on Sunderland Hill Road in Sunderland. Vermont State Police say Martel was detained during an investigation, which revealed he had two active arrest warrants from within the state.
Martel has been charged with two counts related to these outstanding warrants. Following his arrest, he was issued a citation and subsequently released. According to the report, he is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division, on May 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
The allegations against Martel are currently pending, and the court date may be subject to change. It is advisable for individuals to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation regarding the arraignment time.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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