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July 2, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1005763

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland                             

STATION: Westminster Barracks                     

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: Possible occurrence 07/01/2026 at approximately 2100 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Church Street, Newfane, Vermont

VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief and Petit Larceny

 

ACCUSED: Unknown                                              

AGE: Unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Unknown

 

VICTIM: Christin Fagan

AGE: 73

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 07/02/2026, the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks received a report of a stolen mailbox from Church Street in Newfane, Vermont. The mailbox is described as black metal with a "9" and red flag, it is attached to a 4x4 post. The mailbox may have been stolen on 07/01/2026 around 2100 hours. Troopers are asking anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area of Church Street during this time frame, or may have information regarding the theft, to contact the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 or via e-mail at marie.beland@vermont.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at Submit a Tip | Vermont State Police or by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES).

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y N

COURT DATE/TIME:            

COURT:

LODGED - LOCATION:     

BAIL:

MUG SHOT: INCLUDE IMAGE or INDICATE 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.

 

Trooper Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov