Press Releases

Barton, Vermont
Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Brittany Danforth after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Arrest on an In State Warrant
CASE #: 26-OLC-000210
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/16/2026
LOCATION: Barton, VT
VIOLATIONS: Arrest on an In State Warrant
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Brittany Danforth
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/16/2026 Deputy Cota conducted a traffic stop in Barton. Brittany Danforth was a passenger in the vehicle and had an active In State Warrant. She was arrested and released with a citation.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/20/2026 @ 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.

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INCIDENT: Eluding a Police Officer, Negligent Operation
CASE #: 26-OLC-000085
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/09/2026
LOCATION: Barton Orleans Rd, Lake Region Rd, Route 58
VIOLATIONS: Eluding a Police Officer, Negligent Operation
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Enrique D Ortiz
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/09/2026 at 1638 hours, Deputy Battista was actively patrolling in the town of Barton VT. Deputy Battista was traveling on Barton Orleans Road, when he observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Battista attempted to catch up to one of the vehicles and lost sight of the other vehicle. The vehicle continued to drive dangerously onto Lake Region Road and driving through the Lake Region School parking lot. Deputy Battista then activated his blue emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop.

The vehicle accelerated rapidly back onto Lake Region Rd failing to stop, turning onto Route 58 traveling towards Irasburg Village continuing at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle stopped before reaching Irasburg Village.

The driver was identified as Enrique Daniel Ortiz Ortiz was taken into custody and transported to the Sheriff’s Department for processing. Ortiz was released with a Juvenile citation, and the vehicle being operated was towed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2025 @ 1530 hours
COURT: Vermont Orleans Family Court, Family 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.

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Barton, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Casey Perry after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Criminal DLS
CASE #: 26-OLC-000210
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/16/2026
LOCATION: Barton, VT
VIOLATIONS: Criminal DLS
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Casey Perry
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/16/2026 Deputy Cota initiated a traffic stop on South Barton Rd in Barton. The operator was identified as Casey Perry who had a criminally suspended license. Perry was arrested and transported back to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for processing before being issued a citation and released.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/24/2026 @ 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.

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INCIDENT: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
CASE #: 26OLC000074
DEPUTY: Garces
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/08/2026
LOCATION: Lake Region Rd
VIOLATIONS: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
ACCUSED: Scott Souliere
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/08/2026 between 1730-2000 hours, Sergeant David Garces was on duty working a routine detail at the Lake Region Union High School basketball game. During the game, Sergeant Garces was made aware of a substantially intoxicated spectator, later identified as Scott Souliere. Towards the end of the game, Souliere presented disorderly behavior and he was taken into custody by Sergeant Garces and Deputy Hunter Cota. Souliere resisted while being taken into custody. Deputies were not harmed during this incident. Souliere was processed after the arrest and issued a No Trespass Order from the school.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division


*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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Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Alex Maldonado after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Unlawful Trespass X3 & Retail Theft
CASE #: 25-OLC-004456
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/06/2025
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Trespass X3 & Retail Theft
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Alex Maldonado
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wolcott, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/06/2025 Deputy Cota investigated several Retail Thefts and incidents of Unlawful Trespass that occurred between October and December of 2025 at the Walmart in Derby. Investigation revealed that Alex Maldonado entered the store after being formally trespassed and stole several items within this period. With the help of Morristown Police Department, Alex Maldonado was located on 01/05/2026 and charged with Unlawful Trespass X3 and Retail Theft.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 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.

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Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Travis Daigle after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Retail Theft X3 & Unlawful Trespass X2
CASE #: 25-OLC-004456
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/06/2025
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Retail Theft X3 & Unlawful Trespass X2
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Travis Daigle
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Greensboro, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/06/2025 Deputy Cota investigated several Retail Thefts and incidents of Unlawful Trespass that occurred between August and November of 2025 at the Walmart in Derby. Investigation revealed that Travis Daigle stole several items from Walmart in this period both before and after he was formally trespassed from the store. Travis Daigle was located on 12/26/2025 and was charged with Retail Theft X3 and Unlawful Trespass X2.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 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.

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INCIDENT: Criminal - DLS, In State Warrant
CASE #: 25-OLC-0004632
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/24/2025
LOCATION: Route 14, Coventry VT
VIOLATIONS: Criminal - DLS, In State Warrant
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Cory E Kambour
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndonville, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/24/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Battista was conducting a stationary patrol at the intersection of route 14 and route 5 in Coventry VT.
Deputy Battista witnessed a blue in color Toyota sedan fail to stop at the stop sign coming off of route 14 onto route 5. Deputy Battista conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Cory E Kambour.
After a DMV check was conducted, it was found that Kambour was currently under Criminal Suspension and had a Confirmed warrant out of Newport City Police Department. Kambour was placed under arrest and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. Where he was released with two criminal citations.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2025 @ 0830 hours, 01/09/2025 @ 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.

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INCIDENT: In State Warrants
CASE #: 25OLC004623
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/23/2025 @1731 Hours
LOCATION: 1554 Loop rd, Troy VT
VIOLATIONS: In State Warrants
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: April M Robidoux (DOB 08/22/1981)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 23th 2025, at 1731 hours. Deputy Battista was informed of a vehicle that appeared to be disabled in the roadway at the approximate location of 1554 Loop rd in the town of Troy.

Deputy Battista arrived on scene locating the disabled vehicle. Deputy Battista identified everyone that was with the vehicle, having Newport PD Dispatch conduct a records check. It was found that one of the passengers with the vehicle, April M Robidoux had multiple warrants for their arrest.

Once the warrants were confirmed, Robidoux was placed under arrest and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department then to Northern State Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/26/2025 @ 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.

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INCIDENT: Operating under Criminal Suspension
CASE #: 25OLC004518
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/14/2025 @2002 Hours
LOCATION: Route 100, Troy VT
VIOLATIONS: Operating under Criminal Suspension
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Spencer A Sargent (DOB 05/10/2006)
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On December 14th 2025, at 2002 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting speed enforcement in the town of Troy VT on route 100.
Deputy Battista observed a Silver in color Cadillac traveling East on route 100. Utilizing Lidar, Deputy Battista had the Cadillac traveling at 66 MPH in the posted 50 MPH zone. Deputy Battista conducted a traffic stop on route 100 and identified the operator as Spencer Sargent. Upon a records check it was found that Spencer’s license was currently under Criminal Suspension.
Spencer was placed under arrest and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for processing. Spencer was released after processing with a criminal citation.


COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/27/2026 @ 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.

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Orleans, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of David Powers after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Violation of Conditions of Release
CASE #: 25-OLC-004585
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 12/19/2025
LOCATION: Orleans, VT
VIOLATIONS: Violations of Conditions of Release
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: David Powers
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/19/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Cota conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation in Orleans. The operator was identified as David Powers. During the traffic stop, Powers was found to be in violation of his court conditions of release. He was arrested and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department where he was processed and released with a citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/03/2026 @ 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.

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