STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release

CASE #: 21A501670

TROOPER: Brian Connor                STATION: Derby                    CONTACT#: 334-8881

DATE/TIME: 5/26/21 @ 1126 hours

LOCATION (specific): Sanville Road, Troy, VT

VIOLATION: Reckless Endangerment, Aggravated Assault, Violation of Conditions of Release

ACCUSED: Michael Liberta                                                            AGE: 42

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Troy, VT

VICTIM: Mark Buckley                                                    AGE:47

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Michael Liberta pointed a firearm at the victim and violated his conditions of release.  An arrest warrant was issued. Liberta turned himself in without incident to the State Police on 5/28/21.  Liberta was held without bail. 

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Trooper Brian Connor

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Derby Barracks

(802) 334-8881