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October 30, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Multiple charges

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B3005833

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Prandini                            

STATION: Shaftsbury                    

CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: October 30, 2026, approx. 0032 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Old Military Rd, Pownal

VIOLATION: Unlawful trespass (felony), domestic assault, criminal threatening, unlawful mischief (misdemeanor)

 

ACCUSED: Lucas A. Avis                                               

AGE: 44

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: At the above date and time, Troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident on Old Military Rd in Pownal, VT. Through investigation, it was determined that Lucas A. Avis (44) of Pownal, VT, had committed unlawful trespassing, domestic assault, criminal threatening, and unlawful mischief. Avis was arrested and transported to the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks for processing. He was issued conditions and transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. He was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division on October 30, 2026, at 1230 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: October 30, 2026, 1230 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $1,000

MUG SHOT: No

 

 

 

 

*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.