STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B30026B3002422
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael
Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)
442-5421
DATE/TIME: 05/13/2026 | 1325 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT
VIOLATION: Aggravated Operation Without Owner’s Consent
ACCUSED: Joshua T.
Johnston
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Adams, MA
VICTIM: Susan G. Saylor
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1325 hours Troopers were
notified of a car theft reported Susan G. Saylor (70) in the Town of Readsboro.
Investigation discovered that Joshua T. Johnson (43) had taken Saylor’s motor
vehicle without consent and had not returned it for a period exceeding a month.
The motor vehicle was reported to surrounding police agencies, and the Adams
Police Department located the motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The motor vehicle was recovered and returned to Saylor, and
Troopers ordered Johnston to surrender himself at the Vermont State Police
Shaftsbury Barracks. Johnston was subsequently issued a
citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court - Bennington Criminal Division
on August 10, 2026, at 0830 hours
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/10/2026 | 0830
hours
COURT: Bennington Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: AVAILABLE
*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.
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Trooper
Michael Arel
Vermont
State Police
“B” Troop
– Shaftsbury
96 Airport
Road
Shaftsbury,
VT 05262
(802)
442-5421
