Vermont State Police say a vehicle theft was reported early on February 6, 2026, at 950 Tallman Road in Elmore. According to the report, Juan Rodriguez, 57, of Elmore, alleged that his friend, 57-year-old Mark Savary of Lyndon, had taken his 2011 white Jeep Wrangler while he was asleep.
Later that morning, at approximately 4:48 a.m., officers from the Montpelier Police Department encountered Savary during an unrelated incident. After an investigation, police located the abandoned vehicle about a mile away from Savary. It was determined that he had left the road and could not continue driving the Jeep.
Savary was arrested and taken to the Montpelier Police Department for processing. He was subsequently issued a citation and released. Savary is charged with operation without the owner’s consent and is scheduled to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on April 8, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. According to police, the charges against him are allegations, and court dates may change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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