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June 7, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Burglary Request for Information




VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B3003081
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jared Lacoste                              
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                    
CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/26 between 0045 Hours and 0145 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dwyer's State Line Beer and Wine (7324 US Route 7, Pownal, VT)
VIOLATION: Burglary  

 

ACCUSED: Unknown at this time                                              
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a reported burglary at the Dwyer's State Line Beer and Wine Store located on US Route 7 in the Town of Pownal, VT. Investigation revealed that an unknown white male, approximately 30-40 years old, wearing all dark clothing, forcibly entered the store around 12:59 AM on 06/07/2026. Numerous items were stolen from within, and the male departed the area on foot around 01:38 AM.

 

Photos of the male are attached to view. Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may recognize the individual is encouraged to contact Trooper Lacoste of the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421.

 

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Vermont State Police Tip Submission Page online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).