STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4008319
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nicole Gruenewald
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: August 7, 2026, at 1336 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: St. Johnsbury, Vermont
VIOLATION: Unlawful Trespass
ACCUSED: Steven Smith
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Saint Johnsbury, VT.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 7, 2026, at approximately 1336
hours, Troopers assigned to the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to 71
Moose River Drive in St. Johnsbury for the report of a trespassing incident.
Troopers arrived on scene and located the suspect who was identified as Steven
Smith (46). Troopers determined Smith was asked to leave the property several
times and was refusing to leave. Smith was placed under arrest and transported
to the St. Johnsbury Barracks for processing. Smith was later issued a citation
to appear at Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on September
14, 2026, at 0830 hours.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/14/2026 at 0830 hours.
COURT: Caledonia County
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUGSHOT: 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
Trooper Nicole Gruenewald
Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury
1068 US-5 #1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-3111
