Archive for February 10th, 2012

Hartland Man Charged with Stealing Robert Frost Papers

 

Photo of Poet Robert Frost

WEB Clarification: Woodstock Early Bird assumed the reason the Listen Center was mentioned in the below report was because that is where the accused found the papers. For those with questions, WCAX.com makes clear that was the case. The papers were found in a desk donated to the Listen Center. Bernaby was due to appear in court today (2/13/12)

HARTFORD POLICE PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Theft

CASE #:11HF02910
DATE/TIME: 2/10/12
VIOLATION: Grand Laceny
ACCUSED: Timothy Bernaby                       
AGE: 42
 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartland, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Timothy Bernaby was arrested today on the charge of Grand Larceny. After an investigation, Bernaby, a former employee of LISTEN, was accused of stealing original papers and cards written by Robert Frost. These papers were then sold for goods and cash. The papers, depending on valuation, are at least valued at $2600 but Bernaby was reportedly given over $20,000 for the items.

Bernaby was held on a $5000 court set bond and is to appear at Windsor Superior Court on Monday 2/13/12. He is at the Southern State Correctional Facility.