Press Releases

Newport Town, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Tannor Fortin after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Sexual Assault, Domestic Assault X5, Cruelty to a Child X4
CASE #: 26-OLC-002236
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 06/17/2026
LOCATION: Newport Town, VT
VIOLATIONS: Sexual Assault, Domestic Assault X5, Cruelty to a Child X4
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony & Misdemeanor(s)
ACCUSED: Tannor Fortin
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Town, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/17/2026 Deputy Cota arrested Tannor Fortin for various incidents of assault. Fortin was arrested and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for processing before being transported to Northern State Correctional Facility where he was held on $10,000.00 bail.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/18/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $10,000.00
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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Ashley Hallock after the incident described below.


INCIDENT: Theft of Rental Property
CASE #: 26OLC001969
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 05/28/26 / 1404 hours.
LOCATION (specific): Route 5 Derby

VIOLATION: Title 13 section 2591(a)(2).
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony

ACCUSED: Ashley Hallock
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On May 28th, 2026, Ashley Hallock rented a stick welder from Newport Farm and Garden in Derby Vermont for a one-day rental. She has since failed to return the welder to the store. The value of the welder is over $900.00.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/25/26 - 0800
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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Daniel Faust after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI-Drugs
CASE #: 26OLC001174
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 04/04/2026 – 1735 hours
LOCATION (specific): Main Street Orleans

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 1201
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Daniel Faust
AGE: 67
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, Vt

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/04/26 I came upon a vehicle that was parked at a stop sign on Parkside Street and did not continue to drive forward after completing their stop. The male Daniel Faust was subsequently processed for DUI-Drugs and issued a criminal citation to appear in court.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/23/26 – 0800 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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Trina Stetson after the incident described below


INCIDENT: Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Criminal No License
CASE #: 26OLC001845
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 05/20/2026 – 1604 hours
LOCATION (specific): 272 Vance Hill Road, Newport Center

VIOLATION: Title 23 sections 1128 and 601
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Trina Stetson
AGE: 47
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, Vt

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/20/2026 a car crashed into a telephone pole at the above-mentioned address. The female operator of the vehicle left the scene of the crash. It was later determined who the operator was and that she was driving with no license.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/11/2026 – 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: Driving Under the Influence – DUI #2 Refusal
CASE #: 26OLC001871
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 05/21/2026
LOCATION: Gibbs Road, Newport Center, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence – DUI #2 Refusal
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Natalie Bekkouche
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/21/2026 at approximately 1522 hours, Deputy Battista responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway back into a ditch, on Gibbs Road in Newport Center VT.

During Deputy Battista’s investigation it was discovered that the operator, Natalie Bekkouche had been driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Natalie was taken into custody and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. After processing, Natalie was charged with DUI #2 Refusal.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026 @ 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. All persons innocent until proven guilty.

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Irasburg, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Rebecca Ray after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Cruelty to a Child, False Info to Law Enforcement, Criminal DLS
CASE #: 26-OLC-001035
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/24/2026
LOCATION: Irasburg, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Cruelty to a Child, False Info to Law Enforcement, Criminal DLS
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor(s) & Felony
ACCUSED: Rebecca Ray
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/24/2026 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota responded to a report of a vehicle slide off in Irasburg. The operator provided a false name but was later identified as Rebecca Ray. Following a roadside investigation, Rebecca was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. After further investigation, Ray was also charged with Cruelty to a Child, Possession of a Controlled Substance, False Information to Law Enforcement, and Driving While Criminally Suspended.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/16/2026 @ 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: Unlawful Trespass
CASE #: 26OLC001630
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 05/06/2026
LOCATION: Main Street, Barton Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Unlawful Trespass
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Karin Musso
AGE: 65
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/06/2026 at approximately 1408 hours, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a call from the Circle K Gas Station in Barton VT, regarding Karin Musso trespassing on the property.

Deputy Battista arrived on scene and after investigation it was found that Karin Musso was trespassing.

Deputy Battista located Karin Musso at her residence, Karin was issued a criminal citation for the charge of Unlawful Trespass.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/16/2026 @ 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. All persons innocent until proven guilty.

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Incident: 26OLC001671
Date: 05/07/2026
Location: Coventry, VT
Investigating Deputy: Cota

Accused: Kelly Beaudette
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Newport, VT

Charges: Arrest on an In State Warrant

Description: On 05/07/2026 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Cota identified Kelly Beaudette as a passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Kelly had an active in state warrant and was transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: 05/08/2026
Bail: $50

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INCIDENT: In State Arrest Warrant
CASE #: 26OLC001696
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 05/08/2026
LOCATION: Main Street, Orleans VT
VIOLATIONS: In State Arrest Warrant
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: Dexter Domina
AGE: 70
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/08/2026 at approximately 1835 hours, Deputy Battista was patrolling in the town of Orleans VT.

Deputy Battista identified a male that was walking down Main Street as Dexter Domina, Domina had an active warrant for his arrest. Once the warrant was confirmed Domina was placed under arrest and was transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/11/2026 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: $200
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 innocent until proven guilty.

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INCIDENT: Driving While License Suspended Criminally
CASE #: 26OLC001588
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 05/02/2026
LOCATION: Barton Orleans Rd, Barton, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving While License Suspended Criminally
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: Casey L Perry
AGE: 36
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 05/02/2026 at approximately 0024 hours, Deputy Battista was patrolling in the town of Barton VT. Deputy Battista conducted a traffic stop on Barton Orleans Road.

The operator was identified as Casey Perry and was subsequently arrested and processed for Driving with a Criminally Suspended License.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/02/2026 @ 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. All persons innocent until proven guilty.

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