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July 31, 2025

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

            

CASE#: 25A1004826

TROOPER:  Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic                                

STATION: Williston Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: July 02, 2025, at approximately 13:50 hours

LOCATION: Orr Road, Jericho 

 

ACCUSED: Helen Lindsey                                              

AGE: 28

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, Vermont

VIOLATION:

  • Identify Theft
  • False Pretenses 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On July 2, 2025, at approximately 13:50 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of suspected fraud involving forged documents submitted in connection with a mortgage application.

The subsequent investigation identified the suspect as Helen Lindsey (28). Lindsey is alleged to have fraudulently posed as an employer by submitting falsified documentation, including a forged signature, a fake email address, and a fraudulent phone number, in an attempt to secure mortgage approval.

Lindsey was was issued a citation and accepted on behalf of her legal representation to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on September 11, 2025, at 8:30 AM to answer to the charges of Identity Theft and False Pretenses.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 09/11/2025 at 0830 hours        

COURT: Chittenden

LODGED – LOCATION: N/A  

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A 

 



Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
blaz.mihaljevic@vermont.gov