VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A2007810
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Casey Harkins
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 10/21/2025 @2030 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Noyes Street, Richford
VIOLATION: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Impeding and Assault on Law Enforcement
ACCUSED: Dorcas Button
AGE: 41
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford VT
ACCUSED: Trevor Thompson
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford VT
ACCUSED: Jason Bessette
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/21/25 at approximately 2030 hours Troopers from the St Albans Barracks responded to the area of Noyes Street in the town of Richford for multiple motor vehicle complaints. Multiple vehicles were located that appeared to have been the catalyst of the complaint. While on scene a Trooper attempted to detain Jason Bessette 28 for disorderly conduct, but he resisted. During the process the Trooper on scene was assaulted by Dorcas Button 41 and Trevor Thompson 21 had acted disorderly by engaging in threatening and tumultuous behavior. All parties were issued criminal citation to appear in Franklin County Court on 12/08/2025.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/08/2025 @0830 and 1000 hours
COURT: Franklin
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*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.