According to police reports, a 37-year-old woman was arrested in St. Johnsbury on February 26, 2026, following an investigation into a burglary that occurred in Newbury, Vermont. Colleen Rodriguez is accused of entering the residence of 54-year-old William Haywood and stealing several items.
Police say that Rodriguez was located at a home in St. Johnsbury and taken into custody without incident. She was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in St. Johnsbury for processing and subsequently lodged at the Northeast Corrections Complex. In addition to the burglary charge, Rodriguez was also charged with petit larceny and had a warrant for her arrest related to probation and parole violations.
Rodriguez has been issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court on March 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to respond to the allegations against her. The charges remain allegations at this stage, and the court date may change as the legal proceedings continue.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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