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August 1, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1006786

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Evan Wilkinson                             

STATION: Westminster                     

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/30/2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Wardsboro, Vermont

VIOLATION: Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Harmony Fortune                                             

AGE:24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Joshua Williams

AGE: 40

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fair Haven, VT

 

VICTIM: Christine Porchesa-Carvey

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/30/2026 at 1545 hours. the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks were advised of an assault that occurred at an address in the town of Wardsboro, Vermont. Investigation revealed that Harmony Fortune had assaulted Joshua Williams, Christine Porchesa-Carvey, and committed the offense of Criminal Mischief.

 

Fortune was issued a citation for the offenses and ordered to appear in Windham County Superior Court on 09/08/2026 at 0830 hours.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME:  09/08/2026         

COURT: Windham

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: 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 Evan Wilkinson

VSP Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Rd.

Westminster, VT, 05158

(802)-722-4600

Evan.Wilkinson@vermont.gov