WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Williston.

Police say Luke Shalen, 44, violated a trespassing order on Thursday by entering the Sandri gas station on St. George Road.

Williston Police officers found Shalen a short time later at Maple Tree Place, where they say he punched an officer in the face multiple times, tried to take their gun, and also tried to reach for a knife.

Shalen pleaded not guilty to several charges, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

He is being held without bail.

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