Southern State inmate cited for theft of medication

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE    

CASE#: 23B1006038

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Sgt. Jesse Robson                            

STATION: VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation Troop B-West                    

CONTACT#: 802 733 9101

DATE/TIME: 9-4-23

INCIDENT LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Center, Springfield VT

VIOLATION: Theft of prescription medication

ACCUSED: Louis B. Tobin                                              

AGE: 36

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: 

Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation along with staff members of the Vermont Department of Corrections conducted a partnered investigation after DOC staff at Southern State Correctional Center in Springfield VT discovered numerous prescription medications missing from a medical room. 

The investigation determined that inmate Louis Tobin entered the medical room in the "GHI" wing of the prison after discovering an unsecured door.  Tobin was eventually found in possession of numerous controlled substances and was issued a citation. 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 12-26-23 8 AM            

COURT: Windsor

LODGED - LOCATION:   Tobin remains in the custody of DOC at Springfield due to existing matters not related to this new charge.    

BAIL: not set for this charge