St. Johnsbury Troopers Arrest Fairlee Assault Suspect

St. Johnsbury Barracks troopers arrested Joseph Pellegrino, 49, after responding to a disturbance and finding him involved in aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in Fairlee. Police say Pellegrino brandished a firearm during the altercation, leading to his arrest and lodging at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility ahead of a scheduled court date. Public safety continues to be a top priority for the Vermont State Police in rural communities.