STATE OF
VERMONT
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT
STATE POLICE
NEWS
RELEASE
CASE#:
26B1005807
RANK/TROOPER
FULL NAME: Trooper Peter Romeo, Trooper Kieran
McManus
STATION:
Westminster
Barracks
CONTACT#:
802-722-4600
DATE/TIME:
07/02/2026 – 10:22 PM
INCIDENT
LOCATION: Canal Street, Brattleboro, VT
ACCUSED:
John D. Mudge
AGE: 47
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
VIOLATION:
Arrest on Warrant, Possession of Cocaine Greater than 2.5 Grams
ACCUSED:
Lynn M. Akley
AGE: 56
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
VIOLATION:
Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, Possession of Cocaine
SUMMARY OF
INCIDENT: On 07/03/2026 at approximately 10:22 PM, a Trooper assigned to the
Westminster Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Canal Street in the town
of Brattleboro (Windham county), VT after observing a motor vehicle violation.
Through investigation, it was determined that the operator, Lynn M. Akley (56),
was driving with a criminally suspended license and was in possession of
cocaine. A passenger in the vehicle, John D. Mudge (47), had an outstanding
warrant for Operation Without Owner’s Consent and Driving with a Criminally
Suspended License. Mudge was also found to be in possession of cocaine. Mudge
was placed under arrest and was transported to the Westminster Barracks for
processing and later lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility. Akley
was issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham County Superior
Court on 08/18/2026 at 8:30 AM for the aforementioned charges.
COURT
ACTION: Yes
COURT
DATE/TIME: 08/18/2025 – 8:30 AM (Mudge and Akley)
COURT:
Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division
LODGED –
Yes (Mudge)
BAIL: $200
(Mudge)
MUG SHOT:
Included (Mudge)
*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.
