According to police reports, a 38-year-old woman from Bethel, Vermont, has been charged with possession of stolen property following an investigation into the theft of two desktop computers from the Bethel Town Library. The incident occurred on October 6, 2025, at approximately 2:35 PM, when Vermont State Police from the Royalton Barracks began looking into the theft.
Police say the stolen computers have since been recovered. The suspect, identified as Ashley Osmer, was linked to the case during the investigation. She now faces two counts of possession of stolen property in connection with the incident.
Osmer is scheduled to appear in the Windsor Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court on February 17, 2026, at 8:30 AM to address the charges. It is important to note that these charges are allegations, and the court date is subject to change as the case progresses. Anyone seeking confirmation of the arraignment time should contact the criminal court clerk for updates.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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