WATERBURY, VT — Vermont State Police searched a trailer park on Kneeland Flats Turnpike on Jan. 5 following tips that a man wanted on felony charges was staying there.
Tristan Dunster, 40, of Duxbury, was not located during the search at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Dunster has an active arrest warrant for first-degree aggravated domestic assault, burglary, criminal threatening and violation of conditions of release.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 29, 2025.
Bail has been set at $50,000.
Police responded to the Kneeland Flats Trailer Park after receiving several tips from community members that Dunster was staying at residences within the park.
The search resulted in a large police presence at the trailer park.
Dunster is described as approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and approximately 220 pounds, with partial gray hair.
In the Dec. 29 incident, Dunster is accused of assaulting a former romantic partner.
At the time of the alleged assault, Dunster had active conditions of release preventing him from acting in a violent manner.
Dunster has two previous convictions of domestic assault.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.
Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
