Press Releases

Incident: 22WHC005317
Date: 11/28/22
Location: VT Route 9/Marlboro School, Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Christopher D Ellis
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On 11/28/22 at approximately 1430 hours, Christopher D Ellis was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 76 mph in the posted 40 mph speed zone in front of the Marlboro School. Christopher was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 12/27/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident:22WHC005280
Date:11-25-22
Location:Route 5 Putney VT
Investigating Deputy:David S. Gaillardetz

Accused:Cameron Johnson
Age:25
City & State of Residence: Vernon VT

Charges:Driving while suspended-Criminally

Description:On 11/25/22 at approximately 1307 hours Cameron Johnson was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was driving was observed traveling north on Route 5 by the Putney Diner with no rear license plate visible. During the stop it was discovered that Cameron's privilege to drive in the state was suspended. He was released on a citation into the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a ticket for failure to display license plate.

Court Date:02/28/2023
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 22WHC005287/22BF002851
Date: 11/25/22
Location: 58 Main St. Putney, VT
25 The Square Bellows Falls, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy D. Gaillardetz-Windham County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. I. Tuttle, Ofc. R. LaBelle-Bellows Falls PD.

Accused: Ronald J. Freeman II
Age: 51
City & State of Residence: Bronx, NY

Charges: False Pretenses, Identity Theft, Uttering a Forged Instrument

Description: On November 25th, 2022, at approximately 1636 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to M&T Bank in Putney, VT for a report of a possible fraud case. Upon the arrival of deputies, they learned that an unknown male had presented a driver's license of another (actual banking customer) with this individual's photo on it in an attempt to defraud the customer and bank of US Currency.

While on scene, it was learned that the individual was now at the Bellows Falls branch of M&T Bank. Bellows Falls Police officers along with officers from the Walpole (NH) PD responded and located the male. As a result of the investigation the male was actually identified as, Ronald J. Freeman II, of the Bronx, NY. It was further learned that Freeman had attempted a similar transaction in Bellows Falls as well as he had in Putney. He was arrested by officers and deputies from the Bellows Falls PD and Windham County Sheriff's Office and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. He was ordered held on $25,000 cash or surety bond with conditions and a citation to appear on 11/28/22 at 12:30 pm. He was lodged in lieu of bail at the Southern State Correctional Facility soon after.

Court Date: 11/28/22
Bail: $25,000

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Incident: 22WHC005142
Date: 11/20/22
Location: US Rt. 5 Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Samantha A. Lewis
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Lebanon, NH

Accused: Robert A. Tobin
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Lebanon, NH

Accused: Seth Allen Scaplen
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Lebanon, NH

Charges: Trafficking Fentanyl and Possession of Cocaine (Crack)

Description: On 11/20/22 at approximately 1:15 am, a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office assigned to a highway safety detail, stopped a vehicle on US Rt. 5. During the course of the stop, probable cause was developed regarding a drug investigation. A consent search of the vehicle and occupants was conducted. Approximately 145 glassine bags of suspected Fentanyl were located in total and over 2.5 grams of cocaine was located as well. Seth Allen Scaplen, Robert A. Tobin, and Samantha A. Lewis were all arrested, processed, and released on citation to appear at a later date. The Windham County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Bellows Falls Police Department and Walpole (NH) Police Department.

Court Date: 1/24/23
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 22WHC005098
Date: 11/17/22
Location: US Rt. 5 Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Frank E. Clement
Age: 49
City & State of Residence: Winchester, NH

Charges: DUI-Drugs

Description: On November 17th, 2022, at approximately 2210 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office and a Vermont State Trooper contacted a male alongside US Rt. 5 in Westminster. The male, identified as Frank E. Clement, had operated a motor vehicle on US Rt. 5. where he drove off the roadway and walked from his vehicle. He later collapsed, where a citizen located the individual and flagged down police.

Clement was found to be not conscious and not breathing. Lifesaving aid was provided by the Deputy and Trooper. After Clement gained consciousness, he was evaluated by EMS and transported to the hospital. Deputies met with Clement at Springfield Hospital, where he was arrested for DUI-Drugs. He was released on citation to appear at a later date.

Court Date: 12/3/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident:22WHC004065
Date:09/14/22
Location:Route 30 Brattleboro VT
Investigating Deputy:David Gaillardetz

Accused:Dakota Greene
Age:21
City & State of Residence:Brattleboro VT

Charges:Driving while suspended

Description: On 09/14/22 at approximately 2245 hours Dakota Greene was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was driving was observed speeding 65 mph in a 40 mph zone. During the stop it was discovered that Dakota's privileged to drive in the state was suspended. He was released on a citation into the Windham Superior Court,Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the speeding violation.

Court Date: 11/29/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident:22WHC004299
Date:09/28/22
Location:Route 30 Brattleboro VT
Investigating Deputy:David Gaillardetz #121

Accused:Caden Wood
Age:19
City & State of Residence:Brattleboro, VT

Charges:Excessive Speed

Description:On 09/28/22 at approximately 2028 hours, Caden Wood was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 83 mph in the posted 40 mph speed zone. Wood was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date:12/13/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 22WHC004782
Date: 10/29/22
Location: I-91 N in Rockingham
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Abo Shamuelov
City & State of Residence: Rego Park, NY

Charges: 1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed

Description: On 10/29/22 at approximately 1933 hours, Abo Shamuelov was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed traveling at 116 mph in the posted 65 mph zone on I-91 near MM 34 in Rockingham. Abo was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation (51 mph over the posted speed limit) with a waiver penalty of $751.

Court Date: 12/27/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 22WHC004780
Date: 10/28/22
Location: US Rt. 5 Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Zachary H. Cobb
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Westminster, VT

Charges: DUI #2

Description: On October 28th, 2022, at approximately 2323 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle on US RT. 5 in Westminster, VT. The operator, Zachary H. Cobb, was found to be impaired by alcohol rendering him unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. Cobb was arrested and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. Cobb was processed and released on a criminal citation for a later date. He was charged with DUI #2.

Court Date:11/29/22
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 22WHC004739
Date: 10/26/22
Location: Hickory Ridge Rd. Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Damian V. White
Age: 44
City & State of Residence: Westminster, VT

Charges: Aggravated Disorderly Conduct and Violation of Conditions of Release

Description: On October 26th, 2022, at approximately 1946 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a citizen of Westminster regarding harassment involving Damian V. White. Further investigation found that White had also violated a condition of his release pertaining to an open criminal case. On 10/27/22, White was issued a citation in hand for the charges of Aggravated Disorderly Conduct and Violation of Conditions of Release. He was ordered to appear at a later date.

Court Date: 12/13/22
Bail: N/A

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