According to police reports, a 41-year-old Bennington resident, Carrie J. Morrissey, has been charged with petit larceny following an incident on November 7, 2025, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) Pownal Campus. The Vermont State Police were alerted to the theft of a jacket from the facility, prompting an investigation that included reviewing security footage and appointment records to identify the suspect.
On November 24, 2025, Morrissey was apprehended by officers from the Bennington Police Department while fleeing from an unrelated arrest warrant. After her arrest, she was transported to the Bennington Police Department, where she received a citation to appear in court. Morrissey is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on March 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
According to the report, Morrissey remains in custody at the Bennington Police Department. It is important to note that the charges against her are allegations, and court dates or proceedings may change as the case develops.
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