According to police reports, thirteen individuals were cited for unlawful trespass in Williston on the morning of July 24, 2026. The group had entered a private office building to protest the presence of federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which share the space with local businesses and a medical office.
The building’s owner requested that the group leave, but when they refused, the Vermont State Police, in collaboration with the Williston Police Department, were called to the scene. After discussions with protest leaders, several individuals exited the building voluntarily, while thirteen others indicated they would remain and needed to be arrested.
The individuals cited include residents from various locations, including Burlington, Jericho, South Burlington, and Hanover, as well as individuals from New York. They were processed at the Williston Barracks and released with citations to appear for arraignment at 8:30 a.m. on September 24, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington.
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