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Windham County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 266, Newfane, VT 05345

Unlawful Trespass X3 & Retail Theft

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE01/13/2026 10:47 AM

Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Alex Maldonado after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Unlawful Trespass X3 & Retail Theft
CASE #: 25-OLC-004456
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/06/2025
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Trespass X3 & Retail Theft
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Alex Maldonado
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wolcott, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/06/2025 Deputy Cota investigated several Retail Thefts and incidents of Unlawful Trespass that occurred between October and December of 2025 at the Walmart in Derby. Investigation revealed that Alex Maldonado entered the store after being formally trespassed and stole several items within this period. With the help of Morristown Police Department, Alex Maldonado was located on 01/05/2026 and charged with Unlawful Trespass X3 and Retail Theft.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.



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