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November 14, 2026

St. Albans Barracks / VAPO

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A2007711               

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

STATION: St. Albans        

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: November 13th, 2026 at 0854 hours

LOCATION: Highgate, VT

VIOLATION: Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order

 

ACCUSSED: Michael Peno

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time the Vermont State Police received a report of a potential Abuse Prevention Order Violation in the town of Highgate. Investigation revealed that Michael Peno (40) of Highgate, VT had violated a temporary relief from abuse order. Peno was later issued a citation to appear in the Franklin County Superior Court on December 15th, 2026 at 0800 hours.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Franklin County

COURT DATE/TIME: 12/15/2026    0800 hours    

 

 

Trooper Cody Bellinghiri

Vermont State Police – St. Albans

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05468

(802) 524-5993