Details: NEWS RELEASE/ Armed Robbery / Charlotte
CASE#: 21A100497
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sergeant Michael Filipek
STATION: St Albans
CONTACT#: 802-585-8993
DATE/TIME: 2-13-21 / 1820 hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Charlotte Country Store
VIOLATION: Armed Robbery
ACCUSED: Unknown at this time
VIOLATIONS: Accessory aiding commission of a felony
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 02-13-2021 at approximately 1620 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a robbery at 20 Jackson Hill Rd; the Charlotte Country Store. Initial investigation revealed a single unknown male entered the store, demanded money and displayed a weapon. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and left the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. The investigation remains active and anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks.
May 19, 2021 UPDATE:
ACCUSED: Andrew Coyle
AGE: 29
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh
VIOLATIONS: Assault and robbery, aggravated assault
ACCUSED: Marissa Tallman
AGE: 26
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ferrisburgh
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Following a three-month investigation, the Vermont State Police has identified two suspects in connection with the Feb. 13, 2021, armed robbery at Spear’s Corner Store and cited them to appear in court this week.
Andrew Coyle, 29, of Ferrisburgh was cited on suspicion of assault and robbery, and aggravated assault. His fiancée, Marissa Tallman, 26, also of Ferrisburgh, was cited on a count of accessory aiding in the commission of a felony.
Through extensive investigation and multiple interviews, state police learned that Coyle entered Spear’s Corner Store at about 6:20 p.m. Feb. 13 with a BB-type gun, threatened the clerk and demanded money from the register. Police also learned that Tallman acted as the getaway driver.
Members of the Vermont State Police worked with the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office on the investigation. In consultation with prosecutors, state police on Tuesday night, May 18, cited both suspects into the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Burlington to answer the above charges at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20. |