Vermont State Police say a 56-year-old resident of Thetford, Thomas Berecz, was cited for domestic assault following an incident on July 5, 2026. According to police reports, troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a report of a domestic dispute in Thetford at approximately 7:46 PM.
Upon investigation, officers determined that Berecz had assaulted a domestic partner. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequently transported to the Vermont State Police Bradford Outpost for processing. Following this, he was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM.
The court date and time are subject to change, and individuals are encouraged to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation. No further details regarding the incident have been released at this time.
Source: Vermont State Police
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