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Southern Vermont - The Rutland County Sheriff's Office and the Windham County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a border-to-border DUI and Occupant Protection enforcement campaign this weekend, starting February 15th through President's Day, February 18th, 2019.

Law enforcement officers across the Southern Vermont region will be working throughout the region in an effort to remove dangerous drivers from the road and encourage safe driving behaviors such as wearing seat belts.

This effort is made possible through the State Office of Highway Safety Behavioral Change Unit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and partnerships with local law enforcement agencies.

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Incident: 19WHC000676
Date: 02/04/19
Location: Main St, Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Thomas R. Wheeler Jr
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 02/04/19 at approximately 1905 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Thomas R. Wheeler of Putney, Vermont for driving under the influence. Wheeler was stopped on Main St after his vehicle crossed over the center line. Subsequent investigation lead to Wheeler's arrest for DUI. Wheeler was cited to appear at the Windham County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge.

Court Date: 02/26/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC000660
Date: 02/01/19
Location:Westminster Rd, Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Donna M. Vaudreuil
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Alstead, New Hampshire

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 02/01/19 at approximately 1816 hours the Windham County Sheriff's office arrested Donna M. Vaudreuil of Alstead, New Hampshire for driving under the influence. After numerous multiple moving violations were observed, Vaudreuil's vehicle was stopped. The subsequent investigation lead to Vaudreuil's arrest. Vaudreuil was cited to appear at the Windham County Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge.

Court Date: 02/26/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC000409
Date: 01/22/19
Location: Old Depot Rd, Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Thomas R. Wheeler Jr
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Putney Vermont

Charges: DUI, Grossly Negligent Operation

Description:
On 01/22/19 at approximately 1608 the Windham County Sheriff's responded to a call received by the Vermont State Police of a motorist operating erratically on RT 5 in Putney. The Deputy on duty located the vehicle parked in a driveway on Old Depot Rd in Putney. The subsequent investigation lead to Wheeler's arrest. Wheeler was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing and released on citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date to answer to the charges.

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

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Incident: 19WHC000152
Date:01/09/19
Location: Westminster Rd, Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Sean P. Reagan
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Keene, New Hampshire

Charges: Possession of Marijuana over 2oz

Description:
On 01/09/19 at approximately 1911 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Sean P. Reagan of Keene, New Hampshire. The deputy on duty observed a moving violation and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The resulting investigation lead to the discovery of over 2oz of Marijuana in Reagan's vehicle. Reagan was later cited to appear at the Windham Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date and time to answer to the charge.

Court Date: 02/26/19
Bail: N/A

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Incident: 19WHC000372
Date: 01/18/19
Location:RT 30 Jamaica
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Devito

Accused: Joseph P. Lagrutta
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Bondville, Vermont

Charges: DUI

Description:
On 01/18/19 at approximately 2125 hours the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Joseph P. Lagrutta of Bondville, Vermont for Driving under the influence. The deputy on duty observed multiple moving violations and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The resulting investigation lead to Lagrutta's arrest. Lagrutta was transported to the Winhall Police Department for processing 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: 02/05/19
Bail: N/A

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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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