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.