Press Release

INCIDENT: Criminal - DLS, Driving Under the Influence
CASE #: 26OLC001426
DEPUTY: Battista
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 04/22/2026
LOCATION: Main Street, Orleans Vermont
VIOLATIONS: Criminal - DLS, Driving Under the Influence
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Michael A Riendeau
AGE: 68
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Browington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 04/22/2026 Deputy Battista conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in the town of Orleans.

The operator was identified as Michael A Riendeau. After a DMV check was conducted, it was found that Michael was currently under Criminal Suspension.

Michael was placed under arrest for operating under Criminal Suspension and suspicion of Driving Under the Influence.

Michael was transported to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for processing. Michael was released with a criminal citation. The vehicle that was being operated was towed and the registration plates were seized.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 05/12/2026 @ 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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