VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4001027
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: (802)-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 02/04/2026 @ 1522 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Danville, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Matthew Laughton
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were notified of a threatening call in the Town of Danville. Investigation revealed that Matthew Laughton (44) of Danville had committed the crime of Unlawful Mischief. Laughton was issued a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 03/02/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2026 at 0830 AM
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Not 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.
Trooper Matthew Salazar
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802)-748-3111
