STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B2000930
TROOPER: Daniel Arrato
STATION: Vermont State Police - Royalton Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 02/22/2026 / 1355 hours
LOCATION: Riford Brook Rd, Braintree, VT
VIOLATION: Larceny from the Person
ACCUSED: James E. Schultz
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Elmira, NY
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On February 22, 2026, at approximately 1355 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks responded to the report of a theft from a residence in Braintree. Following investigation, with assistance from the Berlin Police Department and Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Berlin Barracks, Troopers developed probable cause that James E. Schultz (age 40 of Elmira, NY) committed the crime of Larceny from the Person. Schultz was issued a criminal citation to appear at the below date & location.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE: 04/15/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court - Criminal
LODGED – LOCATION: No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Not available