UPDATE: Williston Barracks / Burglary

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 24A1005222

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Keith Cote                             

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME:7/25/24 overnight hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Pro Power - 286 Old Rt 15, Cambridge VT

VIOLATION:

 

ACCUSED: Russell Smith

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT                                            

 

VICTIM: Adam Porter

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On July 25, 2024, at approximately 0600 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to Pro Power, located in Cambridge, for a burglary. Investigation revealed an unknown person(s) smashed the glass to the front door and entered the business. Several brand-new Husqvarna chainsaws and a small safe containing cash were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Cote at the above listed phone number.

 

Update: Through their investigation, Troopers identified Russell Smith as the offender. He was located on July 26, 2024 at his residence in Richford and taken into custody. He was issued a flash citation to appear at the Lamoille County Superior Court on July 31, 2024 at 1230 hours. Smith was then transferred to Probation and Parole.

 

 

 

Trooper Keith Cote

Vermont State Police

3294 St George Rd

Williston, VT 05495

802-878-7111