Press Releases

Incident: 18WHC006556
Date: 12/29/18
Location: Main St Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Megan M. Metcalfe
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Hinsdale N.H

Charges: Operating without a License- Criminal

Description:
On 12/29/18 at approximately 0050 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Megan M. Metcalfe of Hinsdale N.H for driving without a License. The deputy on duty observed a vehicle with an equipment violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Metcalfe's arrest. Metcalfe was issued a citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date and time.

Court Date: 02/05/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC000053
Date: 1/4/2019
Location: Westminster VT
Investigating Deputy:Cpl. Griffus

Accused: Jordan D. Chapman
Age: 31
City & State of Residence: Swanzey, NH

Charges: Driving Under Influence, Negligent Operation, Cruelty to a Child

Description: On 1/4/2019 the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle crash. After investigating, Jordan Chapman 31, of Swanzey was arrested for DUI, Negligent Operation and Cruelty to a Child. Chapman was cited and released to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer to the charges.

Court Date: 1/22/2019
Bail:

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Incident:18WHC006577
Date: 12/29/18
Location: Westminster Heights Rd, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Michelle L. Boulrice
Age: 39
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: DUI Drugs

Description:
On 12/29/18 at approximately 2332 hours the Windham County Sheriff's office arrested Michelle L. Boulrice of Putney, Vermont for DUI. The deputy on duty in the town of Westminster observed an equipment violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Boulrice's arrest. Boulrice was processed and released on citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer to the charge.


Court Date: 02/19/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 18WHC006412
Date: 12/19/18
Location: Putney
Investigating Deputy:Deputy Devito

Accused: Kyle C. Sheldon
Age: 25
City & State of Residence: Ashfield, MA

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 12/19/18 at approximately 1428 hours the Windham County Sheriff's office arrested Kyle C. Sheldon of Ashfield, MA. The deputy observed a vehicle matching the description of a BOL vehicle put out by the Vermont State Police from Saxtons River earlier that afternoon. The deputy observed a equipment violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The resulting investigation led to Sheldon's arrest. Sheldon was processed and released on a citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date and time.

Court Date: 01/08/18
Bail: N/A

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The Windham County Highway Safety Task Force would like to announce that it'll be hosting a DUI checkpoint in Windham County during the holiday season.

As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the checkpoint is targeted at removing drivers from public highways who are impaired by alcohol or other substances.

This checkpoint is being held in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vermont Governor's Highway Safety Program, Bellows Falls Police Department, Brattleboro Police Department, Dover Police Department and the Windham County Sheriff's Office. The Windham County Highway Safety Task Force would like to remind everyone to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!"

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Incident: 18WHC006370
Date: 12/17/2018
Location: Fort Bridgman Road, Vernon
Investigating Deputy: Sergeant Chris Norton

Accused: Withheld

Description: The Windham County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a resident on December 17th, 2018 reporting an out-of-control, erratic individual on Fort Bridgman Road near the Vernon Elementary School.

Out of an abundance of caution, officials at the Vernon Elementary School were notified of the event who activated their emergency procedures. The school initiated a restricted access protocol, wherein the exterior of the building was secured and monitored by staff.

The individual was taken into custody and transported for an emergency psychiatric evaluation in Brattleboro. Rescue Inc., Vermont State Police & Vernon Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Media Contact:
Captain Mark Anderson
802-365-4942

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The Windham County Sheriff's Office along with the Marine Corp League will be hosting the annual Toys for Kids Stuff the Humvee toy drive event on Saturday, December 15th from 10:00-1:00pm. We will be in the Market 32 (Price Chopper) parking lot on Canal st in Brattleboro!
Stop by with a new, unwrapped toy to donate for the Toys for Kids program and say hi. Brattleboro Police and Fire Department along with the Vermont State Police and Rescue Inc will also be at the event!
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lt. Jessica Fellows at (802)365-4942 or jfellows@windhamcountyvt.gov

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Incident: 18WHC005991
Date: 11/24/18
Location: West River Rd
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: William N. Schroeder
Age:34
City & State of Residence: South Newfane, Vermont

Charges: DUI Drugs, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Description: On 11/24/18 at approximately 1623 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested William N. Schroeder of South Newfane Vermont for DUI Drugs and Possession of a controlled substance. The deputy on duty observed a moving violation on West River Rd in the town of Dummerston. The Deputy conducted a motor vehicle stop and the resulting investigation lead to Schroeder's arrest. Schroeder was processed and released on citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charges.

Court Date:01/08/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 18WHC005931
Date: 11/22/2018
Location: West River Road, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: Deputy David Upton

Accused: Uladzislau Litvinchuk
Age: 23
City & State of Residence: Hewlett, NY

Charges: Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation

Description: Uladzislau Litvinchuk was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was stopped for traveling 83 mph in the posted 50 mph zone on West River Road in Brattleboro. He was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 01/08/2019
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 18WHC006088
Date: 11/30/18
Location: VT Route 35 in Athens
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton

Accused: Laura Weyant
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Wardsboro, VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: Laura Weyant was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle she was operating was stopped for traveling 76 mph in the posted 35 mph zone on VT Route 35 in Athens. She was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 01/08/19
Bail: N/A

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