VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B1007903
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Cameron McCutcheon
STATION: VSP Westminster
CONTACT#: 802-722-4600
DATE/TIME: 09/06/2026 @ 2134 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Neumann Hill Rd, Westminster, VT
VIOLATION: Burglary, Unlawful Mischief (Felony), Unlawful Mischief (Misdemeanor), Petit Larceny, Unlawful Trespass, Driving Under the Influence
ACCUSED: John M. Shadis
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westminster, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 09/06/2026 at approximately 2134 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police, Westminster Barracks responded to a motor vehicle complaint outside a residence located on Neumann Hill Rd, in Westminster, Windham County, Vermont. Troopers responded and interacted with John M. Shadis (58) of Westminster, Vermont. During the investigation it was determined that Shadis displayed signs of impairment along with entering an occupied dwelling, stealing items as well as damaging property inside the residence. Shadis was subsequently arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing. Shadis was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on September 8th, 2026 at 1230 hours. Shadis was issued Conditions of Release and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: September 8th, 2026 at 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Windham Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $5,000
MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE
Trooper Cameron McCutcheon
Vermont State Police
Troop B - Westminster
1330 Westminster Heights Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 722-4600
cameron.mccutcheon@vermont.gov
