According to police reports, two women from Essex, Vermont, were charged with retail theft following an incident at the Maplefields store in Georgia on February 15, 2026. The Vermont State Police responded to a call around 4:29 a.m. regarding the theft, during which employees reported that the suspects left the store without paying for items.
The investigation identified the suspects as 44-year-old Jessica Salisbury and 31-year-old Kenna Ward. Both women were subsequently located by police and issued citations for their alleged involvement in the incident. They are scheduled to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on April 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to respond to the charges.
As the case progresses, the allegations against Salisbury and Ward are subject to change, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. No bail has been set in this case. This Vermont women cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont women cited situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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