STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 24A3007676
TROOPER: Adam Martin
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 11/27/2024 at approximately 2151 hours
LOCATION: 337 Industry St Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Threatening
ACCUSED: Righley Jones
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
VICTIM: Cote Griggs
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williamstown, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 11/27/24 at approximately 2151 hours, The Vermont State Police received a report from Cote Griggs (34) of Williamstown, VT that there was a group of individuals loitering in the parking lot of the athletic field located at 337 Industry Street in the town of Waterbury after hours.
When Griggs approached the group to notify them that they needed to leave, a male identified as Righley Jones (23) of Waterbury, VT began acting disorderly and making threats to cause harm to Griggs while yielding a jack handle in his hand. Griggs left the scene in fear of his safety and contacted the Vermont State Police.
Jones was located and issued a criminal citation to appear in the Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on February 19th, 2025, at 0830 hours for the above charges.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 02/19/2025 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court
LODGED – LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached
Trooper Adam Martin (221)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
