Press Releases

Orleans, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Jason Willey and Taylor Coull after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Arrest on an In State Warrant
CASE #: 25-OLC-000792
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/10/2025
LOCATION: Church St, Orleans, VT
VIOLATIONS: Arrest on an In State Warrant
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Jason Willey & Taylor Coull
AGE: 41 & 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/10/2025 Deputy Cota assisted an elderly man who was attempting to flag vehicles down in the middle of Willoughby Ave in the village of Orleans. Upon talking to the man, he told her that Jason Willey was in his house and wanted him gone. Deputy Cota called for Deputy Locke and gave the man a courtesy ride to his apartment on Church St in the village of Orleans. While on their way it was confirmed that Willey had an active state warrant and was considered armed and dangerous. When they got there the man let both deputies into his residence. Upon entering, the deputies saw two females passed out on the couches in the living room and Willey in the hallway. Willey was told to put his hands behind his back but instead, he ran and locked himself in the bathroom and told the deputies he had a weapon. The deputies called for backup and officers from Newport PD and the Vermont State Police arrived on scene a short time later. The females were woken up and led from the residence. One was identified as Taylor Coull who had two active state warrants. Coull was taken into custody. After a period of time VSP was able to negotiate Willey out of the barricaded room peacefully without further incident and he was taken into custody. Both parties were transported to the Northern State Correctional Facility pending their court dates the next day.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/11/2025 @ 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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Brownington, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Aaron Chapdelaine after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Domestic Assault
CASE #: 25-OLC-000805
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 03/12/2025
LOCATION: Brownington, VT
VIOLATIONS: Domestic Assault
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Aaron Chapdelaine
AGE: 45
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 03/12/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota received a report of a domestic assault. Upon further investigation it was discovered that Aaron Chapdelaine had assaulted a family member earlier that morning. Chapdelaine was arrested later that evening and processed at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department before being released on conditions.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/13/2025 @ 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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Westfield, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Benjamin Burritt after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Violation of Conditions of Release & Disturbing Peace by Electronic Communications
CASE #: 25-OLC-001141
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 04/11/2025
LOCATION: Westfield, VT
VIOLATIONS: Violations of Conditions of Release & Disturbing Peace by Electronic Communications
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanors
ACCUSED: Benjamin Burritt
AGE: 39
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/09/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota received a report of Benjamin Burritt harassing the female victim through text message. While reviewing the messages, Deputy Cota recognized that they were sent with the intent to intimidate, harass, or annoy the recipient, meeting the statute for Disturbing peace by use of telephone or other electronic communications. Upon further investigation, two time stamped pictures of Burritt with alcoholic beverages were also discovered, violating his conditions of release. On 04/11/2025, Burritt was given a citation to appear in court to answer for the above offenses.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/22/2025 @ 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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Joshua Talbot after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI
CASE #: 25OLC000750
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 03/06/2025 – 1557 hours
LOCATION (specific): South Barton Road, Barton

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 1201
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Joshua Talbot
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Johnsbury, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: I stopped a motor vehicle for speeding on South Barton Road. The operator was subsequently arrested for DUI and cited into court on 03-25-25.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/25/25 – 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.

Bail:

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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Skyler Bergeron after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI-Drugs
CASE #: 25OLC000722
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 03-04-25 / 1605 hours
LOCATION (specific): Route 14, Coventry

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 1201
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Skyler Bergeron
AGE: 34
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: I observed a vehicle in a pull-off with the operator on the nod. Subsequent investigation resulted in the subject being arrested for dui-drugs.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04-22-2025 / 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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Beth Smith after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI-Drugs
CASE #: 25OLC000570
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 02-18-25 / 1659 hours
LOCATION (specific): Interstate 91, Glover

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 1201
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Beth Smith
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02-18-2025 Trooper Logan Miller observed a stolen vehicle driving north on Interstate 91 in Glover. Miller stopped the vehicle and took the driver into custody. I arrived on scene to assist and subsequently processed the operator, Beth Smith for driving under the influence of drugs.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04-08-25 / 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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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Dalton Cote after the incident described below


INCIDENT: Driving While License Suspended
CASE #: 25OLC000464
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 02-07-2025 / 2034 hours
LOCATION (specific): Route 5 Orleans

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 674
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Dalton Cote
AGE: 28
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Stopped vehicle for display of plate violation. Operator Dalton Cote found to be under suspension criminally, cited into court for 03-25-25.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03-25-2025 / 0830
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A

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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Gerald Davignon after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI - Drugs
CASE #: 25OLC000110
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 01-09-2025 / 2152
LOCATION (specific): Main Street, North Troy

VIOLATION: DUI- Drugs, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a stimulant drug
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony, misdemeanor x2

ACCUSED: Gerald Davignon
AGE: 32
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton Orleans Road, Barton

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Report of a subject sleeping in his car at the Dollar General Parking lot. The vehicle was found in the parking to of the preschool. Operator was processed for DUI- Drugs possession of cocaine and possession of a stimulant drug.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02’/25/25 0830
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 Kody Halikas after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI
CASE #: 25OLC000404
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 01-31-2025 / 1632 hours
LOCATION (specific): North Derby Road, Derby

VIOLATION: Title 23 section 1201
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Kody Halikas
AGE: 30
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: I stopped a vehicle for speeding on North Derby Road in Derby. Operator was arrested for DUI.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02-25-25 / 0800 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A

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Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Joshua Randall after the incident described below


INCIDENT: DUI-Drugs, Criminal No License
CASE #: 25OLC000007
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 01-01-2025 / 1935 hours
LOCATION (specific): Vincent Road, North Troy

VIOLATION: DUI-Drugs, Criminal No License
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Joshua Randall
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jay, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Stopped a motor vehicle for speeding. Operator was arrested for criminal no license and DUI- Drugs.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02-25-25 / 0830
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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