Thetford VT Police Department

04/29/2026

🔵 04/30/2026 UPDATE

We would like to thank the community for their support, efforts to help locate the truck, and identify the person involved.

The truck is recovered and the process is being followed to address the person responsible. I wanted to post this update as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out fo the press release.

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

🔵 Thetford Police Department – Request for Public Assistance

On Monday, April 27, shortly after 5 PM, a truck was stolen in East Thetford. Video footage has been obtained showing both the vehicle being taken and the individual responsible.

We have attached:

• An image of the stolen truck
• An image of the person believed to be responsible

If you have seen the truck or know its current location, please contact the Thetford Police Department or your local police agency.
If you recognize the individual in the photograph, we ask that you reach out to Thetford Police as soon as possible.

We value our relationship with the community and appreciate your assistance in helping return the vehicle to its owner quickly.

04/04/2026

Please see the attached press release.

03/22/2026

Edit: Both horse are home and safe now. I would like to share our appreciation for all the help, especially from a young lady who helped locate the final horse and get a halter on until the owner returned. Thank you.

This morning we received a report of two wandering horse on US Route 5 south of Latham Rd. Since then one of our two wandering horses is back home safe, and we’re still looking for the other one. If you spot any horse on the loose around Thetford, just let us know! The second horse is brown with a green blanket.

10/01/2025

🔵 Missing Person Alert 🔵

UPDATE 10/02/2025 at 1130:

William has been located alive. He does require some medical help (no details known at this time and will not be shared due to privacy). He is getting the help.

Thank you to everyone who kept watch for or over the family. They are great full for everyone’s support. I appreciate the contributions.

Original post:

William Townsend, age 65, was last seen Saturday afternoon leaving his residence in Post Mills, Vermont. He may be in the Bridgewater or Ashland, New Hampshire area.

He is known to operate a black 2016 Toyota RAV4 with Vermont registration HLR831.

📸 Photo attached below

If you have any information, please contact:
Thetford Police Department
📞 802-785-2200

Please share to help spread the word.

09/22/2025

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – TUCKER HILL ROAD 🚧
📅 September 24 & 25, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tucker Hill Road will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday to allow crews to replace two culverts:

🔹 One near house #1038
🔹 One near Government Road (West Branch access to UVD Recreational Area)

🚗 Local traffic will be allowed up to the construction zones, but no through traffic during closure hours.

Please plan ahead and drive safely. Updates will be posted as available.

Thank you for your patience!

— Thetford Public Works & Police Thetford Police Department

09/19/2025

🔵 Community Alert: Caltrops Found on Godfrey Road Thetford Police are investigating reports of flat tires caused by caltrops—dangerous metal spikes—on Godfrey Road. These devices appear deliberately placed and pose a serious safety risk.
📍 If you’ve seen or removed one, or had a flat tire in the area, please contact us. 📞 (802) 785-2200 | [email protected] 🌐 thetfordvt.gov/departments/police
To those responsible: This is reckless and dangerous. Stop before someone is seriously injured.

07/13/2025

3:00 pm Update: Road is open.

Please seek alternate Route. Arrived on scene on Route 132 just north of Jackson Brook Rd. The road is closed until the tree is cleared by the power company and DPW. Please seek an alternate route. Thank you.

05/05/2025

New Speed Limit posted today on VT Route 113 between US Route 5 and the New Hampshire border. After receiving requests from the public, Town of Thetford Officials reached out to the VT Agency of Transportation to explore reducing the speed limit to increase pedestrian safety. After reviewing the information and area, the State of Vermont determined the speed limit would be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph. This also created a continuity for the speed limit when traveling from East Thetford to Lyme, NH. Please be aware of the speed limit change. Thank you.

02/28/2025

Please see the attached press release from the VT Attorney Generals Office. This an example of Sgt. Tucker’s commitment to a thorough investigation and to supporting our residents. I commend her commitment to excellence and professionalism.

If you or someone you know are a victim of criminal activity please reach out to your local police department for assistance. In many cases we can offer additional resources.

Thank you.

The Attorney General’s Office announced that Payton Stearns, 25, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was arraigned today on one felony count of aggravated sexual assault and two felony counts of sexual assault. The charges brought against Mr. Stearns are the result of a criminal investigation by the The...

01/10/2025

UPDATE:
Roadway is clear. Thank you.

CAUTION:
For the next hour or so, please use caution on Route 113 between Route 5 and Cadwell Road. We are waiting for a wrecker to arrive to assist removing a broken down tractor trailer unit here. Traffic is alternating one-way, but the sightlines aren’t great.