STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3003169
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Michael
Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury
Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)
442-5421
DATE/TIME: 06/11/2026 | 1432 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Pownal, VT
VIOLATION: Retail Theft
ACCUSED #1: Nichole A.
Lafrancois
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
ACCUSED #2: Christopher C.
Forkey-Lawrence
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 11, 2026, at approximately 1432 hours Vermont
Troopers were notified of a larceny that occurred at the Dollar General in the
Town of Pownal, VT. Investigation revealed that approximately $535.50 in
merchandise was stolen from the store. Following further investigation Nichole
A. Lafrancois (27) and Christopher C. Forkey-Lawrence (40) were cited for the
offense of Retail Theft.
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: NOT 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
