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

Retail Theft & Unlawful Trespass x2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE08/09/2026 1:17 PM

INCIDENT: Retail Theft & Unlawful Trespass x2
CASE #: 26OLC002319
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 06/23/2026
LOCATION: Walmart – Derby VT
VIOLATIONS: Retail Theft & Unlawful Trespass x2
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: Alyssa Burns
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 06/23/2026 Deputy Battista investigated a Retail Theft and multiple Trespassing incidents that occurred between May and June of 2026 at the Walmart in Derby VT.

Investigation revealed that Alyssa Burns stole several items from Walmart and Trespassed onto the property multiple times.

Alyssa Burns was located during a separate incident on 07/01/2026 and was issued a Citation for the charges of Retail Theft and Unlawful Trespass.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/18/2026 @ 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. All persons innocent until proven guilty.



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