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Chester, Vermont Police Department – Mission Statement

The mission of the Chester Police Department is to protect and serve the residents and visitors of Chester with integrity, fairness, and professionalism. Through transparency, accountability, and respect for all individuals, we strive to enhance the quality of life in Chester and uphold the values that make our town a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

CASE #: 26CH003965OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: 10-21-26 at 1622hrsLOCA...
10/22/2026

CASE #: 26CH003965

OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: 10-21-26 at 1622hrs

LOCATION: VT RT 11 by Green Mountain Turnpike

CHARGES: Fugitive from Justice and Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: James D. Music

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10-21-26 at approximately 1622hrs, Officer Trombley was running stationary radar on VT RT 11 by Carey Rd. At that time, he noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed passing other vehicles. Officer Trombley was able to get the vehicle on radar which displayed a speed of 93 in a posted 50. Upon conducting the traffic stop, the operator was identified as James D. Music. During the investigation it was revealed that Music had an active warrant out of Kentucky. Music was charged with Excessive Speed and Fugitive from Justice.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: 10-22-26 and 12-8-26

CASE #: 26CH003325OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Chief Thomas Williams CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: 8-29-26 at 2350hr...
10/14/2026

CASE #: 26CH003325

OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Chief Thomas Williams

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: 8-29-26 at 2350hrs

LOCATION: Marcs Drive

CHARGES: DUI, Aggravated Operation without Owners Consent, Gross Negligent Operation

ACCUSED: CML

AGE: 15

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On date and time, Officer Trombley responded to a single motor vehicle accident with injuries. During the investigation it was revealed that CML was operating a motor vehicle underage, and under the influence of alcohol. CML received civil violations and was cited into juvenile court.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: 12-2-26

CASE #: 26CH003266OFFICERS: Sgt. Rheaume, Ofc. TrombleyCONTACT #: 802-875-2035 DATE/TIME: 08/26/26 1154 hrs.LOCATION: Ch...
10/10/2026

CASE #: 26CH003266

OFFICERS: Sgt. Rheaume, Ofc. Trombley

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: 08/26/26 1154 hrs.

LOCATION: Chester

CHARGES: Leaving the Scene of an Accident

ACCUSED: Gary A. Lescord Jr.

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Athens, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On the above date and time, Lescord was involved in a crash in Chester where he left the scene. Lescord was located at a later date and issued a citation to appear in Windsor Superior Court.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: 11/10/26

CASE #: 26CH003798OFFICERS: Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: October 07, 2026 / 2151 hoursCHARGES: Exc...
10/08/2026

CASE #: 26CH003798

OFFICERS: Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: October 07, 2026 / 2151 hours

CHARGES: Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: Mason Fahey

AGE: 21

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orford, New Hampshire

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 07, 2026, Ofc. Battista observed a vehicle operated by the accused on Vermont Route 103 traveling 70 MPH in a 40 MPH posted zone. The Accused was charged with Excessive Speed and was issued a Criminal Citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Windsor Criminal Division to answer the charge.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: December 01, 2026

CASE #: 26CH003701OFFICERS: Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: September 29, 2026 / 1857 hoursCHARGES: E...
10/01/2026

CASE #: 26CH003701

OFFICERS: Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: September 29, 2026 / 1857 hours

CHARGES: Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: Zachary Kirkland

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 29, 2026, Ofc. Battista observed a vehicle operated by the accused on Vermont Route 103 traveling 80 MPH in a 40 MPH posted zone with a passenger in the vehicle. The Accused was charged with Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and was issued a Criminal Citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Windsor Criminal Division to answer the charges.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: November 24, 2026

CASE #: 26CH003717OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: 9-30-26 @ 2130hrsLOCATI...
10/01/2026

CASE #: 26CH003717

OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley and Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: 9-30-26 @ 2130hrs

LOCATION: 672 Cummings Rd

CHARGES: Reckless Endangerment

ACCUSED: Alex G. Alicea

AGE: 65

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bridgeport, CT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On date and time, Officer Trombley responded to the above address for a suspicious vehicle in the complainant’s driveway. Upon arrival Officer Trombley was made aware that the suspicious vehicle had hit the complainant. Officer Trombley had the vehicle stopped by the above address and identified the operator as Alex G. Alicea. Alicea was cited into Windsor Superior Court for the charge of Reckless Endangerment.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: 11-17-26

CASE #: 26CH003239OFFICERS: Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: August 23, 2026 / 1840 HoursLOCATION: Ver...
10/01/2026

CASE #: 26CH003239

OFFICERS: Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: August 23, 2026 / 1840 Hours

LOCATION: Vermont Route 10, Chester, VT 05143

CHARGES: Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest

ACCUSED: JL

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Chester, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On August 23, 2026, at 1840 hours officer Thomas Battista observed the Accused stagger out into oncoming traffic on Vermont Route 10 and was almost struct by a vehicle. The accused actively physically kept pulling away from officer Battista as he was taking the Accused into custody. The Accused was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest and was issued a Juvenile Citation as a youthful offender.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: November 04, 2026

CASE #: 26CH003582OFFICERS: Thomas Battista CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: September 19, 2026 / 1950 hoursCHARGES: E...
09/23/2026

CASE #: 26CH003582

OFFICERS: Thomas Battista

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: September 19, 2026 / 1950 hours

CHARGES: Excessive Speed

ACCUSED: William E. Pappendick

AGE: 57

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cambridge, Massachusetts

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On September 19, 2026, Ofc. Battista observed a vehicle operated by the accused on Vermont Route 103 traveling 71 MPH in a 40 MPH posted zone. The Accused was charged with Excessive Speed and issued a Criminal Citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court- Windsor Criminal Division to answer the charge.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: November 24, 2026

My name is Piper. I got excited yesterday seeing new friends running by outside my home and I might have accidentally r...
09/20/2026

My name is Piper. I got excited yesterday seeing new friends running by outside my home and I might have accidentally run through my screen door at my house in the Stone Village area. While I love going out on an adventure, I’d like to go home to my family. Normally I would use mapping on my cell phone but I left it on the counter at home. If you see me out in the Chester area, please call my friends at the Chester PD so they can get me home. 802-875-2035

CASE #: 26CH003575OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley CONTACT #: 802-875-2035DATE/TIME: 9-18-26 at 1757hrsLOCATION: VT RT 103N by V...
09/19/2026

CASE #: 26CH003575

OFFICERS: Tyler Trombley

CONTACT #: 802-875-2035

DATE/TIME: 9-18-26 at 1757hrs

LOCATION: VT RT 103N by VT RT 10

CHARGES: In-State Warrant x 2

ACCUSED: Gary A. Lescord Jr.

AGE: 43

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Athens, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On date and time, Officer Trombley was made aware that Gary A. Lescord Jr had two active in state warrants. Lescord was the passenger of a vehicle that Officer Trombley was investigating the operator for Ignition Interlock Device. Lescord was taken into custody and brought to Southern State Correctional Facility. Lescord was cited to appear in Windham Superior Court.

Point of Clarification: Police have no control over bail, or incarceration. Those matters are handled by the Judicial System, including the Judges, Court Clerks and the State Attorney’s Office.

Court Date: 9-21-26

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130 Pleasant Street; PO Box 370
Chester, VT
05143

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+18028752035

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