STATE
OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT
STATE POLICE
NEWS
RELEASE
CASE#:
26A1004110
RANK/TROOPER
FULL NAME: Tpr. Quincy
Chandler
STATION:
Williston
CONTACT#:
(802) 878 - 7111
DATE/TIME:
June 2, 2026, @ 0727 hours
INCIDENT
LOCATION: North Underhill Station Road, Underhill, VT
VIOLATIONS:
-
Burglary
-
Stalking - Aggravated
-
Violation of Abuse Prevention Order
-
Prohibited Person Possessing a Firearm
-
Aggravated Operation without Owner's Consent
-
In-State Arrest Warrant
ACCUSED:
Mark Sterling
AGE:
40
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Underhill, VT
SUMMARY
OF INCIDENT:
On
June 2, 2026, at approximately 0727 hours Vermont State Police was notified of
a possible violation of an Abuse Prevention Order. Troopers responded to a
residence and made contact with Mark Sterling (40). Through investigation, it
was determined that Sterling had violated an Abuse Prevention Order, stalked an
individual, entered an unoccupied residence, stolen a dump truck and was in
possession of a firearm. Sterling was also found to have an active in-state
warrant for his arrest.
Sterling
was brought to the Williston Barracks for processing. After processing,
Sterling was taken to Northwest State Correctional Facility for the in-state
arrest warrant and the other charges. Ultimately, Sterling was issued two
citations to appear before the Chittenden County Superior Court - Criminal
Division on June 3, 2026, at 0830 hours and 1030 hours.
The
Vermont State Police was assisted by wardens from the VT Fish and Wildlife and
officers from the Richmond Police Department.
COURT
ACTION: Y
COURT
DATE/TIME: June 3, 2026, 0830 hours and June 3, 2026, 1030 hours
COURT:
Chittenden
LODGED
- LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility
BAIL:
$500 and $20,000
MUG
SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.