VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3001094
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: March 20, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Northwest Hill Road, Pownal, VT
VIOLATION: First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Christopher D. Harney
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pownal, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of
sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On March 20, 2026, at approximately 0550 hours, Vermont State Police were advised of a domestic dispute on Northwest Hill Road in Pownal, VT. Through investigation it was determined Christopher D. Harney (34) of Pownal, VT, assaulted and threatened a family member. Harney was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. Harney was then transported to the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division for arraignment.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: March 20, 2026, 1300 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: Attached
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.