Press Releases

Incident: 19WHC004491
Date: 09/16/2019
Location: RT 30, Jamaica, VT
Investigating Deputy: Gregory Keilig

Accused: Casey R. Collins
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Helena, MT

Charges: Excessive Speed and Grossly Negligent Operation

Description:
On 09/16/19 at approximately 1111hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Casey R. Collins from Helena, Montana for Excessive Speed and Grossly Negligent Operation. Collins was arrested and transported to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Collins 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: 10/29/2019

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Incident: 19WHC004451
Date: 09/12/19
Location:Westminster Rd, Putney
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Robb M. Gamache
Age: 28
City & State of Residence: Winchester, New Hampshire

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 09/12/19 at approximately 1814 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Robb M. Gamache of Winchester, New Hampshire for driving under the influence (DUI). The deputy on duty received a complaint of a vehicle operating erratically on Wardon Rd in Putney. The deputy located the suspected vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Gamache's arrest. Gamache was transported to the Vermont State Police barracks in Westminster for processing and released on citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Divison at a later date and time to answer for the charge of DUI.

Court Date: 11/05/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident:19WHC004207
Date: 08/27/19
Location: Dummerston Sunoco
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Riley A. Charbono
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: White River Jct, Vermont

Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Narcotic.

Description:
On 08/27/19 at approximately 1749 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Riley A. Charbono of White River Jct, Vermont for the above charges. The deputy on duty received a call of possible drug activity taking place in the parking lot of the Dummerston Sunoco. Deputies responded to the area and spoke with the suspects. The subsequent investigation lead to Charbono's arrest for the above charges. Charbono was arrested and released on citation to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer for the charges.

Court Date: 10/29/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004220
Date: 08/28/19
Location: Putney, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Lequan A. Winkey
Age: 25
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, Vermont

Charges: Violation of a relief from abuse order, Violation of conditions of release, Disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent.

Description:
On 09/03/19 at approximately 1624 hours The Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Lequan A. Winkey of Brattleboro, Vermont for the above charges. On 08/28/19 at approximately 1657 hours the Deputy on duty responded to a call of a possible violation of a relief from abuse order. The subsequent investigation lead to Winkey's arrest. Winkey was transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing and lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility. Winkey was issued a criminal citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division the following day to answer to the charges.

Court Date: 09/04/19
Bail: 5,400

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Incident: 19WHC004244
Date: 8/29/2019
Location: Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. J. Griffus

Accused: Michael J. Lott
Age: 59
City & State of Residence: Rockingham VT

Charges: Violation of Abuse Prevention Order and Violation of Conditions of Release

Description: On 8/29/2019 at approximately 13:13 hours, Windham County Sheriff's Office was conducting a check of a swimming location in the Town of Westminster. While doing so Michael J. Lott, 59, of Rockingham was located and found to be in violation of his Court ordered Abuse Prevention Order and Conditions of Release. Lott was arrested and held in lieu of bail at Southern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: 8/30/2019
Bail: $5000

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Incident: 19WHC004235
Date: 08/29/2019
Location: Jamaica, VT
Investigating Deputy: Keilig

Accused: Eric M. Schwippet
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Londonderry, VT

Charges: Criminal DLS

Description: On 08/29/19 at approximately 1237hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Eric M. Schwippet from Londonderry, Vermont for Driving While Suspended. Schwippet was pulled over for an expired inspection sticker. The subsequent investigation lead to Schwippet's arrest. Scwhippet 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: 09/24/2019
Bail: Not Held

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PRESS RELEASE



INCIDENT: DUI CHECKPOINT

On Saturday, August 31st, 2019 the Windham County Sheriff’s Office along with the Dover Police Department and Wilmington Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on US Route 100 in the Town of Dover. During a 2 hour period officers made contact with over 250 motorists. There were three individual arrested and charged with DUI.

During the course of the checkpoint several designated drivers were encountered. The Windham County Highway Safety Taskforce wants to thank the community for their support and kind words during the event.

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Incident: 19WHC004258
Date: 8/30/2019
Location: Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. J. Griffus

The Windham County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a burglary that occurred on 8/30/2019 at approximately 03:00 hours at Westminster Auto Services, 6156 US-5 in Westminster. The suspect(s) gained access into the business and stole items from within. Also that morning there was a commercial burglary in the Village of Bellows Falls. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windham County Sheriff's Office at 802-365-4942 and ask for Cpl. Griffus.

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Incident: 19WHC004144
Date: 8/23/2019
Location: Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. J. Griffus

Charges: Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct

Description: On 8/23/2019, the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to an assault that had occurred at Hadley Field in Westminster. After an investigation assisted by Bellows Falls PD, 3 juveniles were arrested for Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct. The juveniles were cited and released to appear at the Vermont Superior Court Windham Family Division to answer to the charges.

Court Date: N/A
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC004131
Date: 08/22/19
Location: Rt 5 Dummerston
Investigating Deputy: DFC Devito

Accused: Ryan J. Goodrich
Age: 32
City & State of Residence: Westminster, Vermont

Charges: Driving with a criminally suspended license

Description:
On 08/22/19 at approximately 1833 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Ryan J. Goodrich from Westminster, Vermont for DLS. The Deputy on duty observed an equipment violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The subsequent investigation lead to Goodrich's arrest. Goodrich 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: 10/08/19
Bail: N/A

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