According to police reports, a 63-year-old man from Wells, Vermont, has been arrested following a domestic incident involving a firearm. On April 4, 2026, at approximately 5:04 PM, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a weapons offense on Bull Frog Hollow Road. Upon arrival, officers identified Benjamin E. VanGuilder as a suspect who allegedly threatened a family member with a firearm.
Following an investigation, VanGuilder was taken into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree aggravated domestic assault, recklessly endangering another person, making false reports to law enforcement, and operating a vehicle after his license was suspended or revoked. He is currently being held at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility without bail.
VanGuilder is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division, on April 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM. It is important to note that these charges are allegations, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case progresses.
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Last modified: April 5, 2026
