STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper LeBlanc
STATION: Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 748-3111
CASE NUMBER: 26A4009388
DATE/TIME: 9/9/2026, approximately 1328 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lyndon, Vermont
VIOLATION: Arrest on In-State Warrant
- Sex offender Registry – Failure to Comply
ACCUSED: Jay Mello
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers were on patrol in the town of Lyndon, Vermont. Multiple motor vehicle violations were observed, and a routine traffic stop was conducted. Investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Jay Mello, had an active arrest warrant for the above charge. Mello was taken into custody and issued a criminal citation to appear on 9/10/2026 at 1230 hours for the charge.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/10/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Caledonia
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: $200
MUG SHOT: N/A
