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Windham County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 266, Newfane, VT 05345

Retail Theft, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, & Criminal Threatening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE03/03/2026 4:26 PM

Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Tiffany Williams after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Retail Theft, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Threatening
CASE #: 26-OLC-000016
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/03/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Retail Theft, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Threatening
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Tiffany Williams
AGE: 44
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Homeless, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/03/2026 Deputy Cota was called to Walmart in Derby for a report of a public disturbance that had just occurred. It was reported that Tiffany Williams had caused a public disturbance as well as had threatened two employees while operating a motorized cart erratically throughout the store. Further investigation revealed that a few days prior to this incident, Williams had also taken merchandise from the store without paying. Williams was located and issued a citation to appear in court.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 04/07/2026 @ 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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