STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A3005608
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 08/13/2025 1413 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: US Rt 2. Marshfield
VIOLATION: Gross Negligent Operation / Attempted Assault on
an Officer / Retail Theft
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police is looking for information
regarding a stolen blue Chevrolet Truck with Vermont registration: 404A638. The
vehicle was involved in a retail theft from Bisbee’s Hardware in Waitsfield,
Vermont on the evening of 8/12/25. On 8/13/25, Troopers were alerted the
vehicle was seen back in the area near Bisbee’s Hardware.
Troopers from the Vermont State Police barracks in Berlin
later encountered the vehicle at which point the operator attempted to ram a
marked State Police cruiser. The vehicle then fled south on VT Route 100B
travelling towards Waitsfield. Vermont State Police Troopers did not pursue the
vehicle.
The Vermont State Police are asking for assistance from the
public in identifying the operator. If anyone recognizes the vehicle or the
operator, we ask you to contact the Vermont State Police in Berlin 802-229-9191
or the tip line.
https://vsp.vermont.gov/prevention/tipsubmit
