STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 24B4006309

RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner                               

STATION: Rutland                     

CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101

 

DATE/TIME: October 13, 2024, at approximately 1039 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: West Rutland, Vermont

VIOLATION: Home Improvement Fraud

 

ACCUSED: Todd Webster

AGE: 55

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Dorothy Cook

AGE: 81

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, Vermont

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/13/2024, at approximately 1039 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a fraud complaint in West Rutland, Vermont.

Through investigation, it was determined that Todd Webster of Rutland Fence Co. was hired for a fence installation in July 2024. The homeowner/victim paid Webster more than $1,000 upfront, but Webster failed to follow through on the contract and did not return the funds when requested.

Webster was located on 10/19/2024 and placed into custody. Webster was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing. After processing, Webster was taken to Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility for an unrelated warrant. Webster was cited to appear in court at a later date and time to answer to the charge of home improvement fraud.

 

 

LODGED - LOCATION: Lodged on warrant – MVRCF    

BAIL: $50.00

MUG SHOT: Attached

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME:  11/18/2024 at 10:00 AM

           

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