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January 7, 2026

Williston Barracks/Vehicle Break-ins

VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26A1000186/26A1000170
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Tyler Silva                            
STATION: Williston                    
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

DATE/TIME: January 6, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mt Philo Road, Charlotte, VT
VIOLATION: Petit Larceny, Unlawful Trespass

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the morning of January 7, 2026, Troopers assigned to the Vermont State Police-Williston Barracks received numerous reports of vehicle break-ins/thefts in the Mt Philo area in the Town of Charlotte.

The Vermont State Police would like to urge the public to ensure that their vehicles are locked and valuable items are removed to prevent thefts.

Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents or security cameras in the area are asked to contact Trooper Silva of the Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at Submit a Tip | Vermont State Police or by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).


Tpr. Tyler Silva & K9 Axel

Vermont State Police

A Troop-Williston

3294 St. George Road

Williston, Vermont 05495

Tel: 802-878-7111



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