According to police reports, a traffic stop on Vermont Route 103 near Sylvan Road in Chester led to the arrest of two Fair Haven residents on April 14, 2026. Troopers from the Westminster Barracks stopped a vehicle and subsequently charged the driver, 39-year-old Joshua M. Richards, and passenger, 58-year-old Alfred V. Sarro, with possession of cocaine.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:39 PM, after which both men were taken into custody. According to police, they are scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor County, Criminal Division, on July 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM to face the charges.
Both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The court date is subject to change, and individuals are encouraged to confirm the scheduled time with the criminal court clerk as the case progresses. This Vermont chester residents story highlights important developments. The Vermont chester residents situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: April 14, 2026
