Lyndonville Police Department

10/29/2026

10/20/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001704
OFFICER: Gerrish / Renaudette
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 921 Center St #2
DATE/TIME: October 20, 2026 @ 1219
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Kristian Burt (aka Kristian Dobson)
RESIDENCE: Homeless, Maine.

On October 15, 2026, a Lyndonville Police Department patrol officer obtained some information as to the whereabouts of a wanted person in the Lyndon area. On October 20, 2026, Kristian Burt aka Dobson was located at 921 Center St #2. Burt was the subject of a Return on Mittimus warrant issued by the Vermont Department of Corrections in February of 2014 for not completing 14 days of owed jail time. Burt was arrested and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility to complete her sentence.

10/20/2026

Town of Lyndon

P.O. Box 167

Lyndonville, VT 05851

(802) 626-5834 Office w (802) 626-1265 Fax

Justin M. Smith

Municipal Administrator

[email protected]

Lyndonville Police Department

The Lyndonville Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This Department is a community oriented, results focused law enforcement agency. An interested candidate with at least 12 months’ experience in law enforcement in the State of Vermont, is desired but not required. An Applicant with full-time certification from another state with equivalent training recognized under waiver by the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, who has successfully completed field training and initial probation, may also be acceptable.

Interested applicants must be in good standing with their current Department or have left their last Department in good standing as verified by a thorough background investigation. This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive wage and municipal benefit package.

Please send your cover letter, job application, and resume with three (3) references to the Chief of Police, Town of Lyndon, PO Box 167, Lyndonville, VT 05851, or email [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2026, or until the position is filled. For an employment application, visit our website at www.lyndonvt.org or pick up an application packet at the Lyndon Municipal Office Building, 119 Park Avenue, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851. Questions can be directed to Police Chief Jack Harris at 802-626-1271 or by calling the Municipal Administrator, Justin Smith, at (802) 626-5834 or emailing [email protected].

The Town of Lyndon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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10/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001645
OFFICER: Gerrish / Renaudette
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 237 Lyndon Heights
DATE/TIME: October 7, 2026 @ 1822
VIOLATION: Negligent Operation ( #2 or subsequent), Criminal DLS ( #5 or subsequent)

ACCUSED: Andrew Baird (26)
RESIDENCE: Barnet, VT

On October 7, 2026, the Lyndonville Police Department received a complaint from a resident of Lyndon Heights that a car had erratically driven into the development, almost striking another car before a man parked the car in somebodies driveway and left on foot down US 5 with a small child. Mr. Andrew Baird was located and after further investigation found to have operated under criminal suspension due to prior DUI action and in a negligent manner. Baird was cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of October 26, 2026 at 0830 hours. Baird was also issued 2 Vermont Civil Violation Complaints with waiver fines of $612 and 5 points.

10/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001637
OFFICER: Gerrish, Renaudette, Chief Harris
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 117 Church Street #2
DATE/TIME: October 6, 2026 @ 1611
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant (Parole Violator)

ACCUSED: Ricky Thompson (47)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

The Lyndonville Police Department was notified by the Vermont Department of Corrections that Ricky Thompson had absconded from his parole and a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Pursuant to an investigation into suspicious activity at 117 Church Street #2, a search warrant was granted to Ofc. Gerrish by the Honorable Court.

The warrant was served and entry forcibly made into the building. Mr. Ricky Thompson then chose to flee the 2nd story apartment via traversing the roof but was intercepted. Mr. Thompson was directed back into the building and arrested. Mr. Thompson was then transported directly to the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility to serve out his sentence, which has a maximum expiration date of August 9, 2045.

Record checks show Mr. Thompson is presently committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections for the following violations:
AIDING IN THE COMMISSION - ASSAULT & ROBBERY W/A DEADLY WEAPON (x3)
AIDING COMMISSION OF FELONY
TRANSPORTATION ALCOHOL/DRUG INTO DETENTION CENTER (x2)
ELUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
COCAINE-POSSESSION

09/25/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001571
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 932 Center St
DATE/TIME: September 19, 2026 @ 1334
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Whitney Whitehead (36)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

On September 19, 2026, a Lyndonville Police Department patrol officer located a wanted person at a residence on 932 Center Street. Ms. Whitney Whitehead was arrested and lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility without incident. Ms. Whitehead was the subject of a warrant for failure to appear regarding retail theft with bail set at $200.

09/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001567
OFFICER: Gerrish
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: Lynburke Road (US 5)
DATE/TIME: September 18, 2026 @ 2132
VIOLATION: DUI #1 (Alcohol)

ACCUSED: William C Johnson (24)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

On September 18, 2026, a Lyndonville Police Department patrol officer stopped a motor vehicle on the Lynburke Road for a speed violation. The operator, Willam C Johnson (24) of St. Johnsbury, VT, displayed signs of impairment by alcohol. Johnson was arrested for suspicion of DUI #1 (Alcohol) and later released to a sober adult with a citation into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of October 5, 2026 at 0830 hours. The St. Johnsbury Police Department assisted during DUI processing.

09/18/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001547
OFFICER: Gerrish / Renaudette
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: Middle Street
DATE/TIME: September 17, 2026 @ 1934
VIOLATION: Violation of Conditions of Release x2, Unlawful Mischief, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct

ACCUSED: Craig Speed (37)
RESIDENCE: Newark, VT

On September 17, 2026, a Lyndonville Police Department patrol officer was flagged down by a motorist who wanted to report a rolling domestic disturbance. After investigation, it was determined that the vehicle passenger, Craig Speed (37) of Newark, had violated his conditions of release by consuming alcohol and abusing or harassing a person protected by court ordered conditions of release due to an open felony domestic case. Mr. Speed had reportedly damaged the interior of the woman's vehicle. Mr. Speed was arrested without incident and issued further stringent conditions of release by the Honorable Court. He was then flash cited into Caledonia Superior Court with an arraignment date of September 18, 2026 at 1230 hours.

09/12/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001506
OFFICER: Gerrish / Renaudette
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 19 Finney Drive
DATE/TIME: September 11, 2026 @ 1856
VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree

ACCUSED: Trevor Gaouette (36)
RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT

VICTIM: Family/Household Member - Withheld

On September 11, 2026, the Lyndonville Police Department was informed of a domestic assault at 19 Finney Drive. After an investigation, Trevor Gaouette (36) was arrested for the crime of Aggravated Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree. Gaouette was issued conditions by the Honorable Court and lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000 cash or surety. The Vermont State Police provided on scene assistance.

09/11/2026

PRESS RELEASE
CASE NUMBER: 26LV001491
OFFICER: Gerrish / Renaudette
AGENCY: Lyndonville Police Dept.
LOCATION: 3678 Memorial Drive
DATE/TIME: September 9, 2026 @ 1825
VIOLATION: Arrest on Warrant

ACCUSED: Donald Hitman (42)
RESIDENCE: St. Johnsbury, VT

On September 9, 2026, the Lyndonville Police Department contacted a wanted person on Memorial Drive. Donald Hitman (42) was the subject of an arrest warrant for violation of probation. Hitman was arrested without incident and lodged at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in lieu of $250 cash or surety.