According to police reports, a 23-year-old resident of Richford, Kyly Ott, was charged with petit larceny following an incident on February 5, 2026. Vermont State Police say they were notified at approximately 4:49 PM by Dorcas Button, a 41-year-old resident of the same town, who reported that a cellphone had been stolen from her home.
After conducting an investigation, police located Ott at a residence in Berkshire. Following this, he was issued a citation requiring him to appear in Franklin County Criminal Court on March 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM to address the charges against him.
The allegations against Ott are currently pending and are subject to change as the case progresses through the legal system. No bail has been set, and he is not lodged at any facility. The investigation into the incident was handled by Trooper Adam Martin from the St. Albans Barracks.
Source: Vermont State Police
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