Press Releases

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: DUI, Criminal DLS
CASE #: 25-OLC-001374
DEPUTY: David Garces
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE: 04/25/2025 at 1730 hours
LOCATION: Barton, VT

VIOLATIONS: DUI, Criminal DLS

ACCUSED: Dusty Dionne
AGE: 50
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/25/2025 at 1730 hours, Deputy Garces was patrolling Barton-Orleans Rd when he observed a vehicle speeding. When the traffic stop was conducted, Deputy Garces observed signs of impairment on the operator and also learned that his license was criminally suspended. At the conclusion of sobriety tests, the operator was arrested and processed for DUI/DLS prior to his release.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/13/25 at 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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Incident: Retail Theft
Date: 05/02/2025
Location: Orleans Village, VT
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Travis Dopp
Age: 31
City & State of Residence: Barton, VT

Charges: Retail Theft

Description: On 05/02/2025, Deputy Garces responded to a report of a theft that occurred at the Maplefields of Orleans Village in Barton. Investigation revealed that on this date Travis Dopp walked into the store and left with merchandise without paying for it. Dopp was later located and cited for this offense.

Court Date: 06-17-2025 0830am

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Incident: DUI Refusal
Date: 05/08/2025
Location: Irasburg, VT
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Jonathan Williams
Age: 44
City & State of Residence: St. Johnsbury, VT

Charges: DUI refusal

Description: On 05/08/2025 at 1710 hours, Deputies checked on a suspicious vehicle in the Irasburg commons. Investigation revealed that the operator, Jonathan Williams had a warrant for his arrest and he also showed signs of impairment. Williams was arrested for further investigation and subsequently refused an evidentiary toxicology test after a court ordered search warrant.

Court Date: 07/15/2025 0830 am

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Incident: Negligent Operation
Date: 05/24/2025
Location: RT 101, Troy
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Maria Chagnon
Age: 36
City & State of Residence: Troy, VT

Charges: Negligent Operation

Description:

On 05/24/2025 at approximately 0730 hours, Deputy David Garces patrolled Route 101 in the town of Troy when he observed a vehicle traveling at speeds over 84 mph in a 50 mph zone. Deputy Garces conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and also learned that the operator did not have a driver's license. The operator was charged for driving at criminal speeds without a license.

Court Date: 06/24/2025 0830 hours

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Incident: DUI
Date: 05/26/2025 at 1535 hours
Location: Derby
Investigating Deputy: David Garces

Accused: Patrick Handy
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Meredith, NH

Charges: DUI

Description:

On 05/26/2025 at 1535 hours, the Orleans County Sheriff's Department was notified by an off duty officer about an erratic operator on Route 5 in Derby driving towards Newport. With the assistance of Newport PD officers, the operator was stopped and checked for sobriety by Deputies. The operator was subsequently arrested and processed for DUI Drugs at the Sheriff's Office, prior to his release.

Court Date: 08/12/2025 0830 hours

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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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