On 4-23-26 Nichole LaFrancois (age 27, Rutland VT) was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Criminal Court (May 18th, 2026, at 10 AM) for Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention.
The investigation determined that LaFrancois transported marijuana and tobacco into the Marble Valley Correctional Center while visiting incarcerated inmate Jacob Alberico on 4-4-2026.
When LaFrancois arrived at the VSP Rutland barracks to receive a citation for the above offense, it was determined that she had an active arrest warrant for an unrelated court matter (retail theft from Bennington Criminal Court). LaFrancois was transported to Rutland Court where $200 bail was posted for her release.
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.
Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson
Vermont State Police Troop B – West
124 State Place Rutland VT 05701
802 773 9101
From: Robson, Jesse
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 9:36 AM
To: DPS - VSP Media <DPS.VSPMedia@list.vermont.gov>
Subject: VSP News Release // 26B4002586 // Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B4002586
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson
STATION: Rutland Barracks Troop B-West Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)
CONTACT#: 802 773 9101
DATE/TIME: 4-4-26
INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Center (MVCC)
VIOLATION: Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention 18 VSA 4249(a)(2)
ACCUSED: Jacob Alberico
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland VT
VICTIM: N/A
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) Correctional Officers (COs) interdicted a suspicious package that was transported into MVCC during visiting hours. Vermont State Police BCI and DOC conducted an investigation. It was determined that incarcerated inmate Jacob Alberico received tobacco and marijuana during a visit. These substances appeared to be of a personal use volume. Vermont State Police identified the female visitor, and case materials are being submitted to request a warrant for that female's arrest. Any subsequent information related to this investigation will be in a future news release.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 5-18-26 10 AM
COURT: Rutland Criminal Court
LODGED - LOCATION: Jacob Alberico remains incarcerated for previous charges. No bail was sought for this new offense.
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.
Detective Sgt. Jesse Robson
Vermont State Police Troop B – West
124 State Place Rutland VT 05701
802 773 9101
