VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3003023
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini
STATION: Shaftsbury
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: June 4, 2026, 1711 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Green Mountain Trailer Park, Pownal, VT
VIOLATION: Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Elijah Amidon
AGE: 19
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 June 4, 2026, at approximately 1711 hours, Troopers responded to a report of threats made by an individual at Green Mountain Trailer Park in Pownal, VT. Through investigation it was determined Elijah Amidon (19) of Pownal, VT, made threats towards several family members. Amidon was cited for Criminal Threatening and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: July 20, 2026, 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: No
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