Press Release

INCIDENT: Multiple Offenses
CASE #: 24-OLC-004012
DEPUTY: David Garces
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333

DATE: 10-07-24
LOCATION: Barton, VT

VIOLATIONS: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order, Resisting Arrest, Vandalism, Hate Motivated Crime

ACCUSED: Jason Metras
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10-07-2024, Deputy David Garces investigated a restraining order violation that occurred on 10-04-2024. Witnesses saw Jason Metras violating a restraining order condition on 10-04-2024 in Barton, VT. It was also noted that Metras was currently on probation. Upon locating Metras to arrest him for the restraining order offense, he resisted arrest. Throughout the arrest process Metras also vandalized Orleans Sheriffs Department property and committed hate motivated crimes. Metras was lodged with no bail for these offenses along with the probation violation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 10-08-2024 at 1230
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Northern State Corrections
BAIL: No Bail

*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.
Person is innocent until proven guilty

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