Press Release

Brownington, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Richard Ferrin after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: DUI Crash
CASE #: 25-OLC-004072
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 11/03/2025
LOCATION: Brownington, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Richard Ferrin
AGE: 68
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 11/03/2025 while on duty for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Cota responded to a single motor vehicle crash in Brownington. During her investigation it was discovered that Richard Ferrin had been driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the Hospital for injuries and later charged for the DUI offense.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/13/2026 @ 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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