Press Releases

Incident: DUI, Criminal DLS
Date: 07-11-2024 at 1845 hours
Location: RT 5A, Westmore
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Jeremy Bush
Age: 45
City & State of Residence: Sutton, VT

Charges: DUI, Criminal DLS

Description:

On 07-11-2024 at 1845 hours Deputy David Garces responded to a report of a vehicle that drove onto the lawn of a residence off of RT 5A in Westmore, VT. Upon arrival, Deputy Garces observed signs of impairment on the operator, Jeremy Bush. At the conclusion of sobriety tests, Deputy Garces arrested Bush on suspicion of DUI. After further investigation and processing, Bush was charged for DUI and Criminal DLS.


Court Date: 07-30-2024 at 0800 hours

Person is innocent until proven guilty

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ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of the below listed individual after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Arrest for active arrest warrant.
CASE #: 24-OLC-002663
DEPUTY: LT. T. Hanlon
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 07/03/24 11:00 AM
LOCATION (specific): Newport City, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On Weds, 07/03/24, at approximately 11:00AM, Victoria C. Breault, DOB: 07/28/1989, entered the Orleans Criminal Court Bldg, 217 Main St, Newport City VT. It was determined that Breault had an active Arrest Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on 06/24/24, $ 1000.00 bail, issued by the Orleans Criminal Court on 06/26/24, DKT# 24-CR-06397. Breault was then arraigned by Judge Thibault and released. The Arrest Warrant was processed and removed from the system by the Orleans Criminal Court.

*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

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Incident: DUI
Date: 07-02-2024
Location: US RT 5 Barton
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: George Howard
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Syossett, NY

Charges: DUI

Description: On 07-02-2024 at approximately 1932 hours, Deputy Garces responded to the area of RT 5 in Barton for a 911 report of an erratic operator that was swerving all over the roadway. The operator, who was later identified as George Howard, continued to drive south on Route 5 and into the town of Sutton. Due to public safety concerns, Deputy Garces continued into the town of Sutton to find the vehicle. Shortly after crossing the town line, he found the vehicle crashed off the roadway on RT 5. The vehicle was also occupied by a dog and a baby pig, and they were unharmed from the crash. After Howard was evaluated and released by medical professionals, he was taken into custody and processed for DUI.

Court Date: 07-23-24 at 0800 hours
Person is innocent until proven guilty

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Incident: DUI
Date: 06-17-2024 at 1612 hours
Location: RT 5A/ Overlook Ln, Westmore, VT
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Gabrielle Allen
Age: 22
City & State of Residence: St. Johnsbury, VT

Charges: DUI refusal

Description: On 06-17-2024, at approximately 1612 hours, Deputy David Garces conducted a traffic stop in the area of VT RT 5A and Overlook ln, for a moving violation. Upon speaking to the operator of the vehicle, Deputy Garces observed several signs of impairment. At the conclusion of field sobriety tests, the operator was taken into custody and subsequently charged for DUI refusal after refusing to submit to an evidentiary sample.

Court Date:
01-02-2024 at 0800 hours
Person is innocent until proven guilty.

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Derby, Vermont
Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Amy Kelly after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 24-OLC-002532
DEPUTY: Gonyaw
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE: 06/22/2024
LOCATION: Darling Hill Road, Derby VT

VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Amy Kelly
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/22/2024 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Darling Hill Road in Derby for travelling 67 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The operator, Amy Kelly, is due in Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division on 07/30/2024 to answer the charge of Excessive Speed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2024 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. Individual innocent until proven guilty.

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Greensboro, Vermont
Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of William Swahn after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Unlawful Restraint, Cruelty to a Child, Violation of Conditions of Release
CASE #: 24-OLC-002516
DEPUTY: Gonyaw
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE: 06/20/2024
LOCATION: Main Street, Greensboro VT

VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Restraint, Cruelty to a Child, Violation of Conditions of Release
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony, Misdemeanor

ACCUSED: William Swahn
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greensboro VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/20/2024 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Gonyaw received a complaint regarding a possible domestic violence incident that occurred on 06/19/2024. After investigation, it was learned that William Swahn restricted the movement of a family member refusing to allow them to leave. Swahn also caused a child pain by pushing a family member into the child. Swahn was also violating multiple court ordered conditions of release regarding contact with the victims. Swahn was ultimately located appearing in court on 06/25/2024 and issued a citation for 06/27/2024.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/27/2024 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
All persons are innoncent, until proven guilty

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Newport Center, Vermont
Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Joseph Mayhew after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving While License Suspended Criminally
CASE #: 24-OLC-002399
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 06/12/2024
LOCATION: RT 105, Newport Center, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving While License Suspended Criminally
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Joseph Mayhew
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/12/2024 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota observed a male operating a motor vehicle fail to stop at the stop sign coming off Cross Street and head north on Rt 105 in Newport Center, VT with an expired inspection sticker on the windshield. After a traffic stop and further investigation, the operator was found to be Joseph Mayhew whose license was currently criminally suspended. Mayhew was given a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division on 07/30/2024 to answer to the above charges.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 07/30/2024 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Everyone is innocent until proven guilty

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Incident: Arrest on Arrest Warrant
Date: 05/14/24
Location: Orleans Criminal Court, Newport City VT
Investigating Deputy: Lt. T. Hanlon

Accused: Ashley Deslandes
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Newport City, VT

Charges: Arrest Warrant

Description: On Tuesday, 05/14/24 at 0345PM, Ashley Deslandes, 02/22/1991, entered the Orleans Criminal Court Bldg to appear for a 0345PM Status Conference Criminal Hearing. It was discovered that Delsandes has an active Arrest Warrant for Failure to Appear for a court hearing on 05/10/24, $ 10,000.00 Bail, issued by Judge Thibault on 05/10/24, DKT# 21CR09981. Deslandes briefly appeared before Judge Thibault in criminal court and was ordered to appear back in the Orleans Criminal Court on Wednesday, 05/15/24 at 0100PM for a criminal court hearing. Judge Thibault then cancelled the arrest warrant and Deslandes was released, no bail.

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Incident: Arrest on In- State Arrest Warrant
Date: 04/30/2024
Location: Barton VT
Investigating Deputy: Cotnoir

Accused: Geromy Wells
Age: 39
City & State of Residence: Brownington VT

Charges: Arrest on In-State Warrant

Description: On 04/30/2024 While on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Cotnoir observed a male known to him as Wells .Dispatch soon confirmed Wells to have an active warrant. Wells was taken into custody and transported to Northern State Correctional facility.

Court Date: 05/01/2024
Bail: Held without bail

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Incident: Arrest on In- State Arrest Warrant
Date: 04/29/2024
Location: Glover VT
Investigating Deputy: Cotnoir

Accused: Jammie Cassidy
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Glover VT

Charges: Arrest on In-State Warrant

Description: On 04/29/2024 While on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Cotnoir located Cassidy at a residence in Glover. Dispatch confirmed Cassidy to have an active arrest warrant. Cassidy was issued a citation to appear in court.
Court Date: 04/30/2024
Bail: N/A

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