Press Release

INCIDENT: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
CASE #: 26OLC000074
DEPUTY: Garces
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/08/2026
LOCATION: Lake Region Rd
VIOLATIONS: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest
ACCUSED: Scott Souliere
AGE: 48
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/08/2026 between 1730-2000 hours, Sergeant David Garces was on duty working a routine detail at the Lake Region Union High School basketball game. During the game, Sergeant Garces was made aware of a substantially intoxicated spectator, later identified as Scott Souliere. Towards the end of the game, Souliere presented disorderly behavior and he was taken into custody by Sergeant Garces and Deputy Hunter Cota. Souliere resisted while being taken into custody. Deputies were not harmed during this incident. Souliere was processed after the arrest and issued a No Trespass Order from the school.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 03/10/2026 0830 hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court; Orleans Criminal Division


*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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