According to police reports, a 48-year-old Waterbury resident, Robert Farnsworth, was arrested on February 10, 2026, following an investigation into a violation of a Relief from Abuse order. Vermont State Police say they received a report regarding the violation on Maple Street in Waterbury, leading to the discovery of two counts of violating an Abuse Prevention Order and unlawful trespass into an occupied dwelling.
Police located Farnsworth and took him into custody, subsequently processing him at the Berlin Barracks. He was released after receiving a citation to appear in court. According to the report, Farnsworth is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on February 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
The charges against Farnsworth are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Court dates and the status of charges may change as the legal proceedings continue. This Vermont waterbury arrested story highlights important developments. The Vermont waterbury arrested situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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