VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1005550
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper James Guillaume
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600
DATE/TIME: 06/26/2026 at 1209 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Vernon, Vermont
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Lee M. Griffin
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vernon, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On June 26, 2026, at 1209 hours, the Vermont State Police received report of a male trying to get under the fence at Vernon Hydroelectric Dam, located on Governor Hunt Road, in the Town of Vernon, Vermont. When Troopers arrived on scene, investigation revealed Lee M. Griffin (44) of Vernon, Vermont, had entered a private property after previously being trespassed. Griffin was cited to appear before the Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division, on August 25, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Unlawful Trespass.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: August 25, 2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*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.
