Stolen vehicles recovered in Monkton stolen property arrest
Vermont State Police say a 42-year-old Bristol man was the subject of a Monkton stolen property arrest on May 18, 2026. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. when police in Richmond reported a stolen truck that was potentially located near Vaughn’s Mobile Home Park.
Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to the tip and successfully recovered the stolen truck. During their investigation, they discovered Dean Heffernan in possession of another stolen vehicle at Vaughn Court. Heffernan was taken into custody and later transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks. He has since been released on a citation.
According to police reports, Heffernan is scheduled to appear in the Addison County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 6, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charges against him are allegations, and court dates may change as the legal process unfolds.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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