Press Release

Newport Center, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Christopher Dillon Jr after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: DUI - Drugs
CASE #: 26-OLC-000012
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 01/02/2026
LOCATION: Newport Center, VT
VIOLATIONS: DUI - Drugs
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Christopher Dillon Jr
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 01/02/2026 Deputy Cota conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation on Route 105 in Newport Center. The operator, identified as Christopher Dillon Jr, was subsequently arrested and processed for DUI-Drugs and released with a citation.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/05/2026 @ 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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