Vermont State Police say a 45-year-old man was arrested on December 12, 2025, in Richford, Vermont, due to an active warrant for his arrest. Shaun Lagasse was located by troopers from the St. Albans Barracks at a residence on Troy Street around 8:48 PM.
According to police reports, Lagasse was taken into custody and transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, where he is being held on a $5,000 bail. The warrant included several charges, such as felony burglary, unlawful mischief under $250, leaving the scene of a crash resulting in property damage, and retail theft under $900.
Lagasse has been issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The charges against him are allegations, and the legal process will continue to unfold as the court date approaches. Further updates may be provided as more information becomes available.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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