Vermont State Police say a 35-year-old man from Hartford has been charged following the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Hartland. The incident occurred on February 22, 2026, around 7:40 a.m., when police received reports of a vehicle taken from a residence along US Route 5.
According to police reports, the Hartford Police Department informed Vermont State Police that the stolen vehicle had been found crashed and abandoned in Hartford. Subsequent investigation linked the vehicle to George Akroyd, who is now facing charges of Aggravated Operation Without Owner’s Consent and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Akroyd has been cited to appear in the Windsor Criminal Division of the Vermont Superior Court on March 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charges against him remain allegations at this stage, and the legal process will determine the outcome. Court dates and charges may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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