North Clarendon Man Arrested for Stalking, Violating Abuse Order

Vermont State Police say Harry S. Withington Jr. placed a tracking device on another person's vehicle without consent.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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An extreme close-up of a small, metallic GPS tracking device against a stark, black background, conceptually illustrating the invasive nature of stalking crimes.The arrest of a suspected stalker who allegedly placed a tracking device on a victim's vehicle exposes the invasive nature of such crimes.Rutland Today

Vermont State Police have arrested a 53-year-old North Clarendon man, Harry S. Withington Jr., on charges of aggravated stalking and violation of an abuse prevention order. The investigation began on March 6 when troopers responded to a report of a suspicious incident, learning that Withington had placed a tracking device on another person's vehicle without their consent. Further investigation revealed a pattern of stalking and a violation of an abuse prevention order.

Why it matters

Stalking and violation of abuse prevention orders are serious crimes that can have significant impacts on victims' safety and well-being. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement taking these types of incidents seriously and working to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

According to the Vermont State Police, the investigation began on March 6 when troopers from the Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a suspicious incident. Troopers learned that a person believed Withington had placed a tracking device on their vehicle without consent. The investigation revealed that Withington had indeed placed a tracking device on another person's vehicle without their consent, and that there was a pattern of stalking and a violation of an abuse prevention order.

  • The investigation began on Friday, March 6, at approximately 8:30 a.m.
  • Withington was taken into custody at approximately 1:18 a.m. on Tuesday.

The players

Harry S. Withington Jr.

A 53-year-old man from North Clarendon, Vermont who was arrested on charges of aggravated stalking and violation of an abuse prevention order.

Vermont State Police

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Stalking and violation of abuse prevention orders are serious crimes that can have significant impacts on victims' safety and well-being.”

— Vermont State Police

What’s next

Withington was ordered held without bail and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Rutland Criminal Division on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement taking stalking and abuse prevention order violations seriously, and working to hold perpetrators accountable in order to protect victims and the broader community.