VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A1005992
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det Trooper Robert Lemnah
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 8/9/26 at 1740 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: (street, exit, or mile marker and town)
INCIDENT TYPE: Death Investigation
VICTIM: Pending notification of next of kin
AGE:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police is investigating the death of a man who was discovered in a vehicle at the Charlotte Town Beach. Troopers were notified at about 5:40PM on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, that an adult male was found unresponsive in a dark grey Subaru Forester. Charlotte Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene and ultimately pronounced the male deceased. The death is still under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.
No additional information is available from the Vermont State Police.
Det. Trooper Robert Lemnah
Vermont State Police
Bureau of Criminal Investigations - Berlin
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, VT 05602
802-229-9191
