Press Release

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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