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December 31, 2024

Derby Barracks / Petit Larceny

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#:24A5006748

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy                            

STATION: Derby                     

CONTACT#: 802-334-8881

 

DATE/TIME: 12/30/2024 @ 0141 Hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Railroad St, N Troy, VT

VIOLATION: Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Nicole Atkins                                              

AGE: 34

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless

 

VICTIM: Kim Brown

AGE: 53

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: N Troy, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police received a call from Kim Brown (53) who advised a Christmas card which contained money was stolen from her possession.  Troopers responded and subsequent investigations revealed Nicole Atkins (34) was possession of the stolen Christmas card.  Atkins was issued a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court for Petit Larceny.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  02/11/2025 @ 0830 Hours          

COURT: Orleans County Superior Court

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.

 

 

Trooper Richard Berlandy

Vermont State Police | Troop A - Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Rd, Derby, VT 05829

802.334.8881 | Richard.berlandy@vermont.gov