Vermont AG Charges Resident with Human Trafficking and Assault

AG: Vermont Press Releases

Filed March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Vermont Attorney General's Office announced the arraignment of Richard Memoli, 69, on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges including human trafficking, sexual assault, and drug possession. The investigation was conducted by the Vergennes Police Department, and Mr. Memoli was ordered held without bail.

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The Vermont Attorney General's Office has announced criminal charges against Richard Memoli, 69, of Vergennes, Vermont. Mr. Memoli was arraigned on charges including 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, and several misdemeanor charges related to voyeurism and prostitution. These charges stem from an investigation by the Vergennes Police Department.

The case is proceeding in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, where Mr. Memoli pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail, with conditions restricting his access to victims and witnesses. This action highlights the state's enforcement efforts against serious criminal offenses. Regulated entities should be aware of the severe legal consequences associated with such activities, though this specific case does not impose new direct compliance obligations on businesses.

Penalties

Held without bail, conditions of release restricting access to victims and witnesses.

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Vergennes Resident Charged with Human Trafficking

Category Press Releases March 18, 2026 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.

CONTACT: Amelia Vath, Senior Advisor to the Attorney General, 802-828-3171