According to police reports, a 46-year-old Brattleboro man, John Mudge Jr., was arrested on January 1, 2025, following an incident involving a stolen vehicle on Tyler Hill Road in Vernon, Vermont. The Vermont State Police received a call about the theft and subsequently located the vehicle being driven by Mudge in Brattleboro.
During the investigation, police say Mudge was charged with operating without the owner’s consent, possession of stolen property, and criminal driving with a suspended license. The events unfolded around 10:02 PM, prompting a response from law enforcement in the area.
Mudge is set to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on February 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM. According to the report, these charges are allegations, and the court schedule may change as the case progresses. Police have advised contacting the criminal court clerk for confirmation of the arraignment time.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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