Vermont State Police say a traffic stop at the Georgia Maplefields in Georgia on January 13, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Wade Wood from Highgate. Police were assisting the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office when they identified Wood, who had active warrants for his arrest.
According to police reports, Wood was taken into custody due to multiple outstanding warrants, including charges for leaving the scene of an accident, negligent operation, eluding law enforcement, and retail theft. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he is being held on $900 bail.
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Wood is scheduled to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on January 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The charges against him remain allegations at this stage, and court dates or charges may change as the legal process unfolds.
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