According to police reports, a Jeffersonville man was charged with grand larceny following an investigation into a series of thefts. Dakota Spalding, 25, is accused of stealing over $3,000 worth of clothing from two local residents, Samantha Pai, 24, and Kaitlyn Eldred, 27. The alleged incidents occurred over several months at a residence on Vermont Route 15.
On March 20, 2026, at approximately 5:26 PM, the Vermont State Police received a report detailing the thefts. Following their investigation, police say Spalding was cited for his alleged involvement in the crimes. He is scheduled to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on March 25, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
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