31-03-2025
Vermont man faces 14 charges, connected to fire
ATHENS, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – A 33-year-old man faces roughly 14 charges after police connected him to a Saturday morning fire in Athens.
Multiple crews responded and worked to extinguish the fire at Valley Cemetery Way March 29. Police say investigations lead them to Benjamin Stocker, of Springfield, VT.
Stocker was located at his residence and arrested.
He faces the following charges:
Arson
1st degree aggravated domestic assault
Violation of Conditions of Release
Negligent Operation
Violation of an Abuse Prevention Order
Aggravated stalking
Unlawful mischief
Persons Prohibited from owning a firearm
Unlawful restraint
Possession of Stolen Property
Larceny
Cruelty to a Child
Reckless Endangerment
Disorderly Conduct
Stocker received a criminal citation and is set to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division Monday.
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