Press Releases

Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Anna Quesnel after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Embezzlement
CASE #: 25-OLC-002749
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 08/07/2025
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Embezzlement
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony
ACCUSED: Anna Quesnel
AGE: 35
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Coventry, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/06/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota received a report from Walmart that one of their employees had been pocketing cash while working. After reviewing the evidence provided and further investigation Quesnel was charged with Embezzlement.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/16/2025 @ 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: Negligent Operation, Criminal Suspended License
Date: 08/08/2025
Location: Rt 5 Coventry
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Jacob Dufresne
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Newport, VT

Charges: Negligent Operation, DLS

Description: On 08/08/2025 at approximately 1800 hours, Deputy Garces patrolled RT 5 south in Coventry and observed a vehicle traveling north going 84 mph in a 50 mph zone. Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and it eventually came to a stop on High Acres Rd. Further investigation revealed that the operator did not have a driver's license. He was arrested and processed at the Sheriff's Department prior to his release.

Court Date: 09/30/2025

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Incident: Stalking
Date: 08/25/2025
Location: Barton
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Timothy Souliere
Age: 62
City & State of Residence: Barton, VT

Charges: Stalking

Description: On 08/24/2025 Deputy David Garces began an investigation into a possible ongoing stalking occurrence in the town of Barton. The investigation revealed that Timothy Souliere (62) displayed a pattern of unusual surveillance on at least one victim (20 yrs old) who lived on a private driveway in Barton. After the investigation was completed, Souliere was located driving in the town of Derby and taken into custody. After processing he was held on lack of $5,000 bail.

Court Date: 08-26-2025 1230 pm
Bail: $5,000.00

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Barton, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Dale Carpenter after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Fugitive From Justice
CASE #: 25-OLC-002033
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 06/16/2025
LOCATION: Barton, VT
VIOLATIONS: Fugitive From Justice
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Dale Carpenter
AGE: 49
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 06/16/2025 Deputy Cota responded to a Larceny from a Building in Barton, VT. While there Deputy Cota spoke with Dale Carpenter, Mr. Carpenter was ran through dispatch for any active conditions or warrants. Carpenter was found to have an active extraditable warrant out of New Hampshire and was arrested and transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 06/17/2025 @ 1230 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Correctional Facility
BAIL: $500
MUG SHOT: N/A

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Incident: DUI
Date: 06/10/2025
Location: Derby
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Antonio Battista

Accused: Shawn M Huntington
Age: 44
City & State of Residence: Derby Vermont

Charges: DUI

Description: On 06/10/2025 at 6PM Deputy Battista initiated a traffic stop for multiple moving violations. Deputy Battista observed several signs of impairment and with the conclusion of sobriety tests, operator was arrested and processed for DUI.

Court Date: 07/01/2025

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Incident: Arrest on a Probation and Parole Warrant
Date: 06/09/2025
Location: Derby, VT
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Cota

Accused: Jordan Lewis
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: Derby, VT

Charges: Probation and Parole Warrant

Description: On 06/05/2025 Deputy Cota received a Welfare Check in Derby, VT. While investigating, Deputy Cota spoke with Jordan Lewis, who had an active Probation and Parole warrant. Lewis was arrested and transported to Northern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: N/A
Bail: N/A

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Irasburg, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of James Paul after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Sex Offender Registry Violation
CASE #: 25-OLC-001232
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 04/16/2025
LOCATION: Irasburg VT
VIOLATIONS: Sex Offender Registry Violation
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: James Paul
AGE: 55
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orleans, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/16/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota received notification from the Vermont Sex Offender Registry that James Paul had become non-compliant with his requirements with the registry. Paul was given a citation to appear in court for the violation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/06/2025 @ 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: Criminal DLS
Date: 05/08/25
Location: Coventry, VT
Investigating Deputy: Hinton

Accused: Christopher Coderre
Age: 22
City & State of Residence: Troy, VT

Charges: Criminal DLS

Description: On 04/03/25 I observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop. Upon a DMV check Coderre was found to be criminally suspended. He was taken into custody, photographed and released.

Court Date: May 20,2025
Bail: N/A

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Incident: Criminal DLS
Date: 05/08/25
Location: Coventry, VT
Investigating Deputy: Hinton

Accused: Christopher Coderre
Age: 22
City & State of Residence: Troy, VT

Charges: Criminal DLS

Description: On 04/03/25 I observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop. Upon a DMV check Coderre was found to be criminally suspended. He was taken into custody, photographed and released.

Court Date: May 20,2025
Bail: N/A

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Incident: Criminal DLS
Date: 05/08/25
Location: Coventry, VT
Investigating Deputy: Hinton

Accused: Christopher Coderre
Age: 22
City & State of Residence: Troy, VT

Charges: Criminal DLS

Description: On 04/03/25 I observed a motor vehicle violation and conducted a traffic stop. Upon a DMV check Coderre was found to be criminally suspended. He was taken into custody, photographed and released.

Court Date: May 20,2025
Bail: N/A

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