Five People Charged with Obstructing Access to Federal Facility in Williston, Vermont

BURLINGTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that Peter Booth, 58, of Jericho, Vermont; Lexington Kennedy, 22, of New York, New York; Henry Prensky, 80, of Burlington, Vermont; Roan Wade, 23, of Red Hook, New York; and Sherri Wormser, 57, of Colchester, Vermont, have been charged by Information with knowingly obstructing access to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center, located in the White Cap business park in Williston, Vermont. The Court has issued summonses which will require the defendants to appear before the Court for initial appearances, which have not yet been scheduled.

According to court records, on February 9, 2026, Booth, Kennedy, Prensky, Wade, and Wormser entered the atrium of the White Cap building and used their bodies to block the access doors between the atrium and the federal facility. All five were repeatedly warned their conduct was in violation of the law. All five ignored the warnings and directives to disperse. Access to the federal facility was restored only when law enforcement physically removed the five from White Cap. On May 14, 2026, Booth and Prensky again entered the atrium of the White Cap building and used their bodies to block the access doors between the atrium and the federal facility. Both were repeatedly warned their conduct was in violation of the law. Both ignored the warnings and directives to disperse. Access to the federal facility was restored only when law enforcement physically removed Booth and Prensky from White Cap. On July 24, 2026, Kennedy and Wade again entered the atrium of the White Cap building and used their bodies to block the access doors between the atrium and the federal facility. Both were warned their conduct was in violation of the law. Both ignored the warning and directive to disperse. Access to the federal facility was restored only when law enforcement physically removed Kennedy and Wade from White Cap.

First Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt stated: “By repeatedly blocking the entrances and exits to this federal facility, the defendants created a risk to the safety and wellbeing of the Vermonters who work there. Such obstructions are dangerous, as they restrict the ability of people to enter and exit the facility, including in the event of an emergency. Moreover, the actions of these defendants, and others, necessitated a substantial police response, diverting law enforcement resources from other important priorities and responsibilities. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont will prosecute all those who knowingly obstruct access to federal facilities.” First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ophardt thanked the Vermont State Police, the Williston Police Department, and the Federal Protective Service for their assistance in maintaining access to and from the federal facility.

The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that the Information contains allegations only and that all five defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Booth, Kennedy, Prensky, Wade, and Wormser face up to 30 days of imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000 if convicted. The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the Court with guidance from the statutory sentencing factors.

The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Nate Burris. Booth, Kennedy, Prensky, Wade, and Wormser have not yet retained nor been appointed counsel.