Jamaica, VT – A Windham County man has been cited to appear in court following an investigation into alleged violations of an Abuse Prevention Order earlier this month, according to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies investigated reports that David Vanhouten, 53, of Jamaica, allegedly violated an active Abuse Prevention Order on Sunday, December 1, and again on Monday, December 16. The reported incidents occurred in the town of Jamaica, located in Windham County in southern Vermont, near the Brattleboro area.
The investigation was handled by Deputy/Cpl. Gallup, officials said. After the investigation was completed, Vanhouten was formally cited on Thursday, December 26, and ordered to appear in Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division, at a later date.
Vanhouten is facing charges of violations of an Abuse Prevention Order, a criminal offense under Vermont law. Authorities emphasized that the allegations remain under investigation through the court process, and that Vanhouten is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The Sheriff’s Office did not release additional details about the nature of the alleged violations or whether the incidents involved direct contact with a protected individual.
Abuse Prevention Orders are court-issued directives intended to protect individuals from harassment, abuse, or unwanted contact. Violating such an order can result in criminal charges, fines, or jail time upon conviction.
Residents with information related to this case or other public safety concerns in Windham County are encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
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