According to police reports, a traffic stop in Bethel, Vermont, on January 5, 2026, led to the arrest of three individuals following the discovery of illegal substances and a stolen firearm. Vermont State Police say that Troopers from the Royalton Barracks initiated the stop due to multiple motor vehicle violations.
The driver, 38-year-old Natashia Manning, and her passenger, 39-year-old Paul Manning, were found in possession of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a loaded firearm, which was later confirmed to be stolen from New Hampshire. Additionally, a backseat passenger, 35-year-old India Tweedie, was cited for possessing fentanyl and violating conditions of release.
All three individuals have been charged with serious offenses including possession of controlled substances and possession of stolen property. They are scheduled to appear in the Windsor County Superior Court on February 17, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to address the charges against them. According to the report, these allegations are still pending, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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