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INCIDENT: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26-OLC-001058
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/25/2026
LOCATION: Route 5A, Browington VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Gabriel Perrault
AGE: 22
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center - VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/25/2026 at approximately 1733 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting Speed Enforcement on Route 5A in the town of Browington VT.

Deputy Battista while traveling North on Route 5A, observed a vehicle traveling South on Route 5A at a high rate of speed. Deputy Battista initiated his blue emergency lights and sirens and conducted a traffic stop.

The operator, Gabriel Perrault was issued a criminal citation for Excessive Speed and was released.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Criminal 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: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26-OLC-001092
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/28/2026
LOCATION: Route 16, Greensboro VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Joshua Sabens
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Glover - VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/28/2026 at approximately 2013 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting Speed Enforcement on Route 16 in the town of Greensboro VT. Deputy Battista, observed a vehicle traveling South on Route 16, at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Battista initiated his blue emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop.

The operator, identified as Joshua Sabens was issued a criminal citation for Excessive Speed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 @ 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Criminal 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: DUI
CASE #: 26-OLC-000895
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/11/2026
LOCATION: Willoughby Lake Road, Barton VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Juvenile
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 03/11/2026 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Battista was patrolling in the town of Barton.

Deputy Battista conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as a Juvenile. After standard field sobriety tests, they were placed under arrest and transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for processing. They were released to a sober adult with a criminal citation.

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: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 26OLC000847
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/06/2026
LOCATION: Route 100, Newport Center VT
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: JUVENILE
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On March 6th at approximately 20:10 hours, Deputy Battista was conducting routine patrol in the town of Newport Center.

Deputy Battista, observed a pickup truck traveling west on Route 100 revving their engine and tailgating a vehicle in front of them, before passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Battista initiated a traffic stop and identified the operator as Juvenile. The operator was issued a juvenile citation for Excessive Speed and was released into the custody of a parent/guardian.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 @ 1530 hours
COURT: Vermont Family Court; Orleans 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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Newport Center, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Christopher Dillon Jr after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: DUI - Drugs
CASE #: 26-OLC-000012
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/02/2026
LOCATION: Newport Center, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI - Drugs
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Christopher Dillon Jr
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/02/2026 Deputy Cota conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation on Route 105 in Newport Center. The operator, identified as Christopher Dillon Jr, was subsequently arrested and processed for DUI-Drugs and released with a citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 @ 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: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, In State Warrant
CASE #: 26-OLC-000734
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/01/2026 @2338 hours
LOCATION: Main St, Greensboro Vermont
VIOLATIONS: 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, In State Warrant
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: FELONY
ACCUSED: Shawn M Mossey
AGE: 31
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Stannard, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 02/01/2026 at approximately 2338 hours, Deputy Battista responded to a 911 call of a possible vehicle crash with an active assault taking place, on Main Street in Greensboro Vermont . Deputy Battisa arrived and conducted an investigation with the individuals involved.

After investigation, Deputy Battista placed Steven Mossey under arrest for 2nd degree aggravated domestic assault and an active warrant confirmed for Mossey through Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department.

Mossey was transported and processed at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department and lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility on $1,000 bail. The vehicle involved was towed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/02/2025 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Orleans Criminal Court, Criminal Division.
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $1,000
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 John Hoyt after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
CASE #: 26-OLC-000550
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 02/13/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving with a Criminally Suspended License
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: John Hoyt
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby Line, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02/13/2026 Deputy Cota was patrolling Route 5 in the town of Derby when she conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation. The operator was identified as John Hoyt who had a Criminally Suspended license.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/28/2026 @ 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 Ethan Goodwin after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Driving Under the Influence
CASE #: 26-OLC-000960
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/16/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Driving Under the Influence
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Ethan Goodwin
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: East Haven, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/16/2026 Deputy Cota checked on a suspicious vehicle that she observed pull into a class 4 road off of Route 5 in Derby. While investigating, the vehicle was found empty. The operator, later identified as Ethan Goodwin, was located in the woods near the vehicle and subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/07/2026 @ 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 Tiffany Williams after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Retail Theft, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Threatening
CASE #: 26-OLC-000016
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/03/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Retail Theft, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Threatening
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Tiffany Williams
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/03/2026 Deputy Cota was called to Walmart in Derby for a report of a public disturbance that had just occurred. It was reported that Tiffany Williams had caused a public disturbance as well as had threatened two employees while operating a motorized cart erratically throughout the store. Further investigation revealed that a few days prior to this incident, Williams had also taken merchandise from the store without paying. Williams was located and issued a citation to appear in court.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/07/2026 @ 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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