Press Release

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of a Juvenile after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Excessive Speed
CASE #: 25-OLC-0003807
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 10/17/2025
LOCATION: South Barton Rd - Barton
VIOLATIONS: Excessive Speed
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Juvenile (DOB 08/21/2008)
AGE: 17
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/17/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Battista, at approximately 2300 hours, was conducting a stationary speed enforcement on South Barton Rd in the town of Barton. Deputy Battista observed a vehicle traveling at 79 MPH in a 40 MPH posted zone utilizing Lidar. Deputy Battista initiated a traffic stop and the operator was identified by a Vermont Photo Driver’s License. Deputy Battista escorted the juvenile to his residence in Newport Center where a parent/guardian had to sign for the juvenile citation that was issued.

The juvenile operator is allegedly linked to multiple recent complaints the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department has received. The complaints are regarding speeding in the town of Newport Center on the roadways of Lake Rd and Vance Hill Rd.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2025 @ 1530 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Family 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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