BERLIN – On May, 22, at approximately 10:58 a.m., officers of the Berlin Police Department responded to 672 U.S Route 302, Rowell Plumbing and Heating for a vehicle being vandalized. A vehicle had been spray painted with the word “SLUT” on all four sides. Stephen Maturo of Calais was issued a citation to appear at the Washington County Court, Criminal Division on July 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., to answer to the charge(s) of Unlawful Mischief.
On May 25, 2026, officers from the Berlin Police Department responded to Walmart regarding a suspected shoplifter who had shoplifted twice from the store that day. Officers did not know the alleged shoplifter and posted a Facebook Press Release asking for the public’s assistance. On May 30, the alleged shoplifter returned to Walmart, and officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on his vehicle. He was identified as Lucas Putvain of Hardwick. Putvain was issued a citation to the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on July 9, to answer the charges.
On May 25, officers from the Berlin Police Department responded to Walmart regarding a suspected shoplifter who had shoplifted twice from the store on the same day. Officers did not know the alleged shoplifter and posted a Facebook Press Release asking for the public’s assistance. On May 30, the alleged shoplifter returned to Walmart, and officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on his vehicle. She was identified as Joie Miller, age 49, of Hardwick. Miller was issued a citation to the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on July 9, to answer the charges.
