Press Release

INCIDENT: Eluding a Police Officer, Negligent Operation
CASE #: 26-OLC-000085
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/09/2026
LOCATION: Barton Orleans Rd, Lake Region Rd, Route 58
VIOLATIONS: Eluding a Police Officer, Negligent Operation
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Enrique D Ortiz
AGE: 18
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 01/09/2026 at 1638 hours, Deputy Battista was actively patrolling in the town of Barton VT. Deputy Battista was traveling on Barton Orleans Road, when he observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Battista attempted to catch up to one of the vehicles and lost sight of the other vehicle. The vehicle continued to drive dangerously onto Lake Region Road and driving through the Lake Region School parking lot. Deputy Battista then activated his blue emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop.

The vehicle accelerated rapidly back onto Lake Region Rd failing to stop, turning onto Route 58 traveling towards Irasburg Village continuing at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle stopped before reaching Irasburg Village.

The driver was identified as Enrique Daniel Ortiz Ortiz was taken into custody and transported to the Sheriff’s Department for processing. Ortiz was released with a Juvenile citation, and the vehicle being operated was towed.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 02/24/2025 @ 1530 hours
COURT: Vermont Orleans Family 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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