Transient Man Arrested on Warrant in Lyndon, Vermont

Dagin Burke, 20, was wanted on charges of false pretenses and forgery

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:22am

Lyndonville Police responded to a report of a man with an active Vermont warrant at a property on Main Street in Lyndon, Vermont. Upon arrival, officers located and arrested Dagin Burke, a 20-year-old transient, without incident. Burke was wanted on charges of false pretenses or false tokens over $900 and forgery.

Why it matters

Warrant arrests are a common occurrence, but this case highlights the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants and bring them before the courts. Lyndon, a small town in Vermont, has seen its share of property crimes and fraud cases in recent years.

The details

On March 19, Lyndonville Police received a report of a male with an active Vermont warrant being seen at a property on 248 Main Street in Lyndon. Officers responded to the location and located Dagin Burke, a 20-year-old transient, and took him into custody without incident. Burke was wanted on charges of false pretenses or false tokens over $900 and forgery. He was lodged at the Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury for lack of $1,500 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 20.

  • On March 19, Lyndonville Police responded to the report at approximately 4 p.m.
  • Burke is scheduled to appear in court on March 20.

The players

Dagin Burke

A 20-year-old transient man who was wanted on charges of false pretenses or false tokens over $900 and forgery.

Lyndonville Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the report and arrested Burke.

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The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants and bring them before the courts. While warrant arrests are a common occurrence, they play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and addressing property crimes and fraud cases in small communities like Lyndon, Vermont.