Vermont man charged with attempted murder after trying to burn down camper, police say
A Franklin County, Vermont, man has been arrested after police said he tried to burn down a camper with a person still inside.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said Lance Therrien, 51, was arrested on Thursday night after police said he poured gasoline on a camper on Cline Road and then lit the grass outside the home on fire.
Police said Therrien threatened the person and had two guns on his person at the time of his arrest. He is prohibited from having guns due to his prior criminal record.
He was arrested at a nearby house and charged with attempted murder, aggravated domestic assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and arson, among other charges.
Police said a breathalyzer test showed his blood alcohol content at .136, which is nearly two times the legal limit.
Therrien is being held at Northwestern Regional Correctional Facility and is due in court on Friday afternoon to answer the charges.