Press Release

Derby, Vermont

Sheriff Jennifer Harlow reports the arrest of Michael Riendeau Jr after the incident described below.

INCIDENT: Violation of Conditions of Release
CASE #: 26-OLC-003059
DEPUTY: Cota
STATION: ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CONTACT#: (802) 334-3333
DATE: 08/12/2026
LOCATION: Derby, VT
VIOLATIONS: Violation of Conditions of Release
FELONY/ MISDEMEANOR: Misdemeanor
ACCUSED: Michael Riendeau Jr
AGE: 46
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brownington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 08/12/2026 Deputy Cota responded to a report of a suspicious male at Walmart in Derby. After an investigation the male was identified as Michael Riendeau Jr who was found to be violating his Conditions of Release by purchasing items he was prohibited from having.

COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/22/2026 @ 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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