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June 8, 2026

St. Johnsbury Barracks / Missing Person

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4006123

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Matthew Salazar                        

STATION: St. Johnsbury                    

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 06/07/2026 @ 2315 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Rocky Ln, Newbury, VT

 

MISSING PERSON: Alek Deng                                               

AGE: 18

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On June 7th, 2026, at approximately 2315 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a missing person. Alek Deng (18) was reported missing and was last seen at approximately 1130 hours the morning of 06/06/2026, at a residence on Rocky Ln, in Newbury. Deng is described to be 5’8, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing black uggs, blue jeans, and a grey crop top sweatshirt. Their exact whereabouts are currently unknown and there are concerns for their well-being.

 

Anyone who has seen or has information on Deng’s whereabouts is asked to call the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111. A picture of Deng has been attached to this release.

 

Trooper Matthew Salazar

Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury 

1068 US Rt 5 #1

St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

(802)-748-3111

 

 

 

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