Vermont State Police say a 42-year-old Bristol resident was cited for receiving stolen property after a camper was found in his possession. The incident occurred on July 27, 2026, when troopers discovered the camper in a cornfield off Burpee Road in Bristol.
According to police reports, the camper had previously been reported stolen from Ferrisburgh on May 30, 2026. Upon locating the vehicle, officers identified Dean Heffernan as the individual in possession of the camper. Heffernan was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division, at a later date.
A court date has been set for October 5, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in Addison. The legal proceedings will determine the outcome of the citation issued to Heffernan.
Source: Vermont State Police
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