Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Richard Memoli, 69, of Vergennes, Vermont, was arraigned on two counts of felony human trafficking, three counts of felony aggravated sexual assault, one count of felony first degree aggravated domestic assault, one count of felony cocaine possession, three counts of misdemeanor voyeurism, two counts of misdemeanor prostitution, and one count of misdemeanor simple assault. The charges brought against Mr. Memoli are the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the Vergennes Police Department.
Mr. Memoli pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division. The Court, Judge Alison Arms presiding, ordered Mr. Memoli to be held without bail and imposed conditions of release which restrict Mr. Memoli’s access to the victims and witnesses in the case.
The Attorney General’s Office emphasizes that individuals charged with a crime are legally presumed innocent until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
3.18.2026. MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Attorney General

