Press Release

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Jacob Thomas after the incident described below


INCIDENT: Attempt to Elude, Excessive Speed, Carless and Negligent Operation and Cruelty to a Child
CASE #: 24OLC001360
DEPUTY: Daniel Locke
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE/TIME: 03-31-2024, 1126 hours.
LOCATION (specific): Route 105 Troy, Vermont

VIOLATION: Titles 23 and 13 Sections 1133, 1097. 1091, and 1304
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: misdemeanor

ACCUSED: Jacob Thomas
AGE: 23
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 03-31-2024 a vehicle failed to stop for blue lights and siren for a speeding violation. The vehicle fled from the police at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located and during the pursuit there was a young infant in the vehicle. Operator was arrested for Attempt to Elude, Excessive Speed, Carless and Negligent Operation and Cruelty to a Child
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05-14-2024 at 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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