Vermont Business Magazine Matthew Wyman, 31, and Joey Wyman, 34, of Cavendish, Vermont, were arraigned Tuesday on charges arising from unlawful logging of trees on state land. Matthew Wyman was arraigned on two counts of unlawful mischief and Joey Wyman was arraigned on two counts of sale or possession of stolen property. According to documents filed with the court, a maple tree and a yellow birch tree were unlawfully cut down in Proctor Piper State Forest and removed and sold to a lumber yard for more than $1,200. The documents allege that Matthew Wyman cut down the trees without permission and Joey Wyman transported the logs for sale with his truck and trailer.
Both men pleaded not guilty at their arraignments in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division. They were released by the court on conditions, including a condition that they not enter upon the property of Proctor Piper State Forest. If convicted, Matthew Wyman faces imprisonment for up to five years, six months and fines of up to $5,500 and Joey Wyman faces imprisonment for up to 11 years and fines of up to $6,000.
The charges stem from an investigation by Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife with assistance provided by Vermont State Police and Chester Police Department.
Vermont AG: June 8, 2016