STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24B1007395
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper
Alibozek
STATION: Westminster
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 11/03/2024 at 2101 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Upper Bartonsville Rd and Brockway Mills
Rd, Rockingham, Windham County
VIOLATION: Grand Larceny, Operating without Owner's Consent,
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
ACCUSED: Robert
Richards
AGE: 56
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT
VICTIM: Noah Richards
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Nashua, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Noah Richards called 911 to
report his father, Robert Richards, stole his vehicle and he was following it
on Brockway Mills Road in Rockingham, Windham County, VT. Shortly after, the
vehicles crashed, and Robert left the scene of the accident. Investigation into
the incident revealed Robert operated Noah's vehicle without his consent and
with intention to keep it from Noah. Robert was located shortly after the
incident and taken into custody without issue. Robert was transported to the
Springfield Police Department and released with a citation to appear in
Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division on 12/31/24 at 0830 hours to
answer to the charges of Grand Larceny, Operating without Owner's Consent, and
Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/31/2024 at 0830
hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*Please note: court date and time are subject to
change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm
arraignment time.
Tpr. Timothy Alibozek
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Westminster, VT
Barracks – 802-722-4600