Press Releases

Incident: 19WHC004957
Date: 10/09/19
Location: Putney/Vernon, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused:Andrew Barcomb
Age: 28
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Unlawful Restraint in the 2nd Degree.

Description:
On 10/10/19 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Andrew Barcomb of Putney, Vermont for the above charges. The Deputy on duty received a call from Brattleboro probation and parole regarding reports of domestic abuse. The subsequent investigation lead to Barcomb's arrest. Barcomb was held without bail and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility. Barcomb was served a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division the next day to answer for the charges.

Court Date: 10/10/19
Bail: Held without Bail

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Incident: 19WHC004934
Date: 10/08/19
Location: Old Depot Rd Putney, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Thomas J. Williams
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: Fugitive from Justice

Description:
On 10/08/19 at approximately 1608 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Thomas J. Williams of Putney, Vermont on an active felony arrest warrant out of New Hampshire. The Cheshire County Sheriff's Office requested assistance in locating the wanted individual who resided in Putney, Vermont. Deputies responded to the Williams residence and took him into custody without incident. Williams was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Westminster for processing and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on 15,000 dollars bond. Williams was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division the next day to answer for the charge.

Court Date: 10/09/19
Bail: 15,000

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Incident: 19WHC004739
Date: 09/30/19
Location: Brattleboro Probation and Parole
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Christopher J. Andres
Age: 70
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges:Violations of conditions of release.

Description:
On 09/30/19 at approximately 1056 The Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher J. Andres of Putney, Vermont for Violation of his conditions of release. The Deputy on duty received a call from Brattleboro Probation and Parole which stated they had Andres in custody for a parole violation which also violated his conditions of release. Andres was cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the above charge.

Court Date: 11/12/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004586
Date: 09/24/2019
Location: Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Gregory Keilig

Accused: Shannon K. Chaney
Age: 41
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Violation of a Stalking Order

Description: On 09/24/2019 at approximately 1750 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Shannon K. Chaney for Violation of a Stalking Order. Chaney was arrested and transported to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Chaney was released on citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the charge.

Court Date: 09/25/2019

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Incident: 19WHC004514
Date: 09/16/19
Location: Main St Putney
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Luba C. Gaydos
Age: 29
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 09/16/19 at approximately 1830 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Luba C. Gaydos of Putney, Vermont for driving under the influence (DUI). The deputy on duty was taking a statement from a Putney resident for an unrelated matter when he observed a vehicle pass by and throw a beer can out the window. The deputy caught up to the vehicle and observed another moving violation before conducting a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Gaydos's arrest for DUI. Gaydos was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Westminster, Vermont for processing. Gaydos was released on citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the charge of DUI.

Court Date: 10/08/19
Bail:N/A

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Incident:19WHC004614
Date: 09/21/19
Location: South Pine Banks Rd Putney
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Eric A. Cutter
Age: 50
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 09/21/19 at approximately 1957 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Eric A. Cutter of Putney, Vermont for driving under the influence. The Deputy on duty observed a moving violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Cutter's arrest for driving under the influence. Cutter was transported to the Vermont State Police barrack in Westminster for processing and released on citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the charge of DUI.

Court Date: 10/08/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004662
Date: 09/25/19
Location: Saxtons River
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton

Accused: Misty Coles
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Westminster, VT

Charges: Driving w/o a License-Criminal

Description: On 09/25/19 at approximately 1330 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Misty Coles following a traffic stop for speeding on Westminster St in Saxtons River. During the stop it was found that Misty does not have a valid driver's license and had a prior conviction for driving without a driver's license making this a criminal violation. She was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 11/12/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004628
Date: 9/23/2019
Location: Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. J. Griffus

Accused: Jonathan Mitcheal
Age: 42
City & State of Residence: Bellows Falls, VT

Charges: Driving with a Suspended License

Description: On 9/23/2019 at approximately 11:51 the Windham County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop while working under the Governor's Highway safety program. As a result of that traffic stop, Jonathan Mitcheal, 42, of Bellows Falls was arrested for operating a motor vehicle after suspension of his license. Mitcheal was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division to answer to the charge.

Court Date: 11/5/2019
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004617
Date: 09/22/19
Location: West River Rd, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Peter J. Aiksnoras
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Windsor Locks, CT

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 09/22/19 at approximately 1801 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Peter J. Aiksnoras of Windsor Locks, Connecticut for driving under the influence. The Deputy on duty observed an equipment violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Aiksnoras's arrest for driving under the influence. Aiksnoras was transported to the Brattleboro Police department for processing and released on citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the charge of driving under the influence.

Court Date: 10/15/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004567
Date: 9/18/2019
Location: Westminster VT
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. J. Griffus

Accused:Tharen Amidon
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Perkinsville Vt 05151


Accused:Beatrice Amidon
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Perkinsville Vt 05151

Charges: Violation of Conditions of Release and False Information to a Police Officer

Description: On 9/18/2019 at approximately 15:51 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to the Allen Brothers parking lot for a report of individuals possibly in possession of stolen property and the female operator possibly being under the influence. Upon arrival Deputies conducted an investigation that led to the arrests of Tharen Amidon, 26 of Perkinsville and Beatrice, 46 of Perkinsville. Tharen Amidon was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division for Violation of Conditions of Release, False Information to a Police Officer. Tharen Amidon was transported and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility under two active arrest warrants at the time of his arrest. Beatrice Amidon was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division to answer to the charge of Violation of Conditions of Release.

Court Date: 10/29/2019
Bail:

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