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May 4, 2026

Williston Barracks / Retail Theft

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1003272

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Quincy Chandler

STATION: Williston

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: May 4, 2026, 1633 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 1436 W Main St, Richmond

VIOLATION: Retail Theft

 

ACCUSED: Stephanie Rivers

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 1633 hours, Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at The Barn North in Richmond. Troopers responded to the area, located the individual, identified as Stephanie Rivers (36), and recovered stolen items. Rivers was issued a citation to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal Division on June 16, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of Retail Theft.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: June 16, 2026, 0830 hours       

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

*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.