Press Release

Barton, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Juan Rivera after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Felony Eluding, Grossly Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed, DUI
CASE #: 25-OLC-003611
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 10/06/2025
LOCATION: Barton, VT
VIOLATIONS: Felony Eluding, Grossly Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed, DUI
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Felony
ACCUSED: Juan Rivera
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sutton, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/06/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in Barton. Investigation also revealed that the operator displayed signs of intoxication. The vehicle fled from the traffic stop at dangerous rates of speeds, and for safety reasons, Deputy Cota was no longer behind it and the attempts to stop it were discontinued. While Deputies began driving to a possible address of the alleged operator, they located the vehicle crashed off the roadway. The operator was identified as Juan Rivera and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center due to his injuries. Upon release from the hospital weeks later, Rivera was located and given a citation to appear in court.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/20/2025 @ 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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