Vermont State Police say a 47-year-old Richford resident, Thomas Steinitz, was taken into custody on July 24, 2026, following the discovery of an abandoned vehicle on Perley Road in Berkshire, Vermont. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks responded to the report and identified Steinitz as the operator of the vehicle, who was known to have an active warrant for his arrest.
According to police, Steinitz was located at a nearby residence on Montgomery Road and arrested for the outstanding warrant. He was subsequently transported to the Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, where he was held on $100 bail. Additionally, he was issued a citation requiring him to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on July 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
The warrant included a charge of driving without a license. Court action is scheduled for the upcoming date, where further proceedings will take place regarding the allegations against him.
Source: Vermont State Police
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