WATERBURY, VT. —
A Waterbury burglary at a Cumberland Farms led to multiple charges against a Barre man after troopers linked him to break-ins at two businesses early on May 29, Vermont State Police say.
Waterbury burglary linked to a second break-in in Northfield
Troopers responded to a reported break-in at the Cumberland Farms on Waterbury-Stowe Road in Waterbury around 3:50 a.m., police say. During the investigation, they learned a break-in was also underway at the South Village Mobil on Vermont Route 12 in Northfield.
Police say they identified a gray Ford F-150 registered in Vermont as a vehicle of interest in both incidents. After a traffic stop, troopers identified the driver as Michael McElroy, 33, of Barre.
McElroy was cited for aggravated operation without owner’s consent, DUI, criminal driving with a suspended license, burglary, and lewd and lascivious behavior, according to police. He is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on May 29 at 12:30 p.m. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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