Derby/Arson
VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 20A502407
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Mikkola
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 07/01/2020 @ 0120 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: South Street, Orleans, VT
VIOLATION: 3rd Degree Arson, Unlawful Mischief, Larceny, Violation of
Conditions of Release
ACCUSED: Joshua Bacon
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT
VICTIM: Harmony Daniels
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT
VICTIM: Shawn Turnbaugh
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 07/01/2020 at approximately 0120 hours, the Vermont
State Police and Orleans Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on
fire on South Street in the Town of Orleans, VT. Witnesses reported seeing
Joshua Bacon leaving the scene moments before the vehicle was set on fire.
Further investigation revealed Bacon set the vehicle on fire using an
accelerant. Among the arson, investigation revealed Bacon caused damage to the
vehicles windshield and that he stole the vehicle's front license plate. During
the commission of these crimes, Bacon was also found to be in violation of his
active court ordered conditions of release. Bacon was taken into custody in the
evening of 07/01/20 and transported to the Derby Barracks. Bacon was later
released on a citation to appear in court on 07/02/20 at 12:30 PM.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/02/2020 @ 12:30 PM
COURT: Orleans
LODGED - LOCATION: No
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: INCLUDED
*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.
Trooper Joshua Mikkola
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, Vermont 05829
802-334-8881
