VSP NEWS RELEASE-INCIDENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE: 26A4007083
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc
Station: St. Johnsbury Barracks
Contact: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 07/3/2026 at approximately 0800 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Walden, Vermont
VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault and Burglary
ACCUSED: Mica Collier
AGE: 39
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Barton, Vermont
VICTIM: Shelby Thompson
AGE: 19
CITY, OF RESIDENCE: Walden, Vermont
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names
of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On July 3rd, 2026, at approximately 0800 hours,
Troopers from the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks were advised an
assault on Cabot Road in the town of Walden, Vermont. The investigation
determined that Mica Collier had committed the offenses of Aggravated Assault
and Burglary during the incident. Collier was later located, placed under
arrest, and transported to the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks.
Collier was processed, issued a citation, and eventually lodged at NECC for
lack of $2000 bail.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/6/2026 at 1230
hours
COURT: Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division
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
the arraignment time.