Slate Ridge

Daniel Banyai, the owner of a controversial military-style training facility in West Pawlet, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer. Banyai will likely remain in prison unless he posts bail and complies with a previous environmental court order.

The owner of a controversial military-style training facility was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after a physical struggle with a constable.

Daniel Banyai, the owner of a controversial military-style training facility in West Pawlet, has left the state following an environmental court judge’s renewal of a warrant for his arrest, according to law enforcement affidavits filed in court this week.

A judge ruled Monday that Daniel Banyai’s property, Slate Ridge, remains noncompliant with court orders following an inspection of the property last week. This is the latest development in a years-long saga involving confrontations with neighbors and ongoing legal battles.

A federal judge dismissed the case last month, which sought to overturn a state judge's order that he dismantle several un-permitted structures on his property.

Daniel Banyai had filed suit against Pawlet, a judge and unnamed individuals, arguing they violated his constitutional rights. A federal judge dismissed it Monday.

The owner of a controversial military-style training facility in West Pawlet claims he has torn down unpermitted structures on his property and wants an environmental court judge to vacate a warrant out for his arrest, according to recent court filings.

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An environmental court judge last Friday ordered Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai to permanently shut down his military style training facility in Pawlet…