Violent — Middlebury, VT — reported 2026-07-16

SUMMARY

A 39-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his father and firing a gun during a family dispute.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Middlebury, VT
  • Date reported: 2026-07-16
  • Suspect: male, age 39
  • Victim(s): 1 (father)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at a home in Middlebury, VT on July 16, 2026.
  • A 39-year-old man allegedly sprayed his father with pepper spray before stabbing him.
  • The injured man then fired a gun toward the alleged attacker.
  • US Route 7 was closed for more than two hours while police staged around the home.
  • The suspect, Joshua P. Puma, remained inside the home until officers convinced him to surrender about 90 minutes later.