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October 31, 2026

Williston Barracks / Multiple Charges

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1008148

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                           

STATION: Williston                 

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 30th, 2026 / 1613 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Maple Ln, Eden

VIOLATIONS:

  • Driving Under the Influence
  • Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
  • Aggravated Operation without Owner’s Consent
  • Grossly Negligent Operation
  • Grand Larceny
  • Violation of Conditions of Release
  • Unlawful Trespass
  • Unlawful Mischief

 

ACCUSED: Joshua T. Limlaw                                       

AGE: 37

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stowe, VT

 

VICTIM: Michael Schifilliti

AGE: 45

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Eden, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 30th, 2026, at approximately 1613 hours, the Vermont State Police were notified of a male who was trespassing at a residence on Maple Ln. It was reported that the male had stolen a truck and flatbed trailer before crashing at a nearby residence, which caused property damage. Troopers located the operator, identified as Joshua T. Limlaw, 37, of Stowe, and while speaking with him, observed indicators of impairment.

 

Limlaw was arrested and processed at the Morristown Police Department before being transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility on lack of $5,000 bail, with a citation to appear in the Lamoille County Superior Court on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of Driving Under the Influence, Driving with a Criminally Suspended License, Aggravated Operation without Owner’s Consent, Grossly Negligent Operation, Grand Larceny, Violation of Conditions of Release, Unlawful Trespass, and Unlawful Mischief.

 

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Morristown and Stowe Police Departments.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2nd, 2026 / 1230 hours          

COURT: Lamoille

LODGED - LOCATION: Northwest State Correctional Facility    

BAIL: $5,000

MUG SHOT: 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.

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