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Lewd conduct w/ a child arrest-Londonderry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/02/2024 2:42 PMIncident: 24WHC004892
Date: 10/2/24
Location: S. Londonderry
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi
Accused: Michael R. Clark
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: S. Londonderry, VT
Charges: Lewd Conduct with a child
Description: During the month of September 2024, the Windham County Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the Vermont Department of Children and Families regarding a report of lewd conduct with a child in South Londonderry, VT. As a result of the investigation, Michael R. Clark is being charged with Lewd Conduct with a Child. On October 2nd, 2024, Clark was located at a residence in Weston, VT where he was arrested by deputies. Clark was transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Clark was ordered released on conditions with a criminal court date of 10/3/24.
Court Date: 10/3/24
Bail: N/A
Person impersonating deputy making scam calls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 09/18/2024 3:08 PMThe Windham County Sheriff's Office has received a complaint recently of persons calling from a spoofed department phone number claiming to be "Captain Michael Wells" of the Windham County Sheriff's Office. The scam caller reported that a court appearance had been missed and a warrant was issued for the complainant's arrest. The call was terminated before further information about the scam could be gathered.
The Windham County Sheriff's Office would like to remind members of the public to not give out personal information over the phone to unknown callers, even if it appears legitimate. Warrants issued for a person's arrest can be addressed by turning yourself into local law enforcement or at the courthouse. The purpose of an arrest warrant is to get a person in front of a judge There is no method for addressing a warrant over the phone. Similar scams have attempted to gather money, gift cards, and other items of value to "settle the fine".
If you receive a phone call like this, collect what information you can, and contact your local law enforcement agency through an independently verified source of contact information. Do not give out personal information to sources you don't trust.
Credit card fraud/arrest on warrant-Westminster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 09/11/2024 11:46 AMIncident: 24WHC004570
Date: 8/26/24
Location: Metcalf Drive, Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi
Accused: Tara Villeneuve
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT
Charges: False pretenses/tokens and petit larceny.
Description: On August 28th, 2024, the Windham County Sheriff's Office took a complaint from a resident in Westminster, VT regarding a fraudulent use of their credit card. The complainant further stated that money was missing from their possession as well.
As a result of this investigation, probable cause was developed to charge Tara Villeneuve with false pretenses/tokens and petit larceny. It was further learned that Villeneuve had an active arrest warrant in Vermont for unrelated offenses. Villeneuve was located at Great River Terrace in Brattleboro on 8/28/24 by deputies and arrested. She was issued a criminal citation to appear on 10/1/24 and transported to the Superior Court of Vermont-Criminal Division-Windham Unit soon after to appear before the court.
Court Date: 10/1/24
Bail: N/A
Motor vehicle crash-Arrest for DUI-Westminster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 09/07/2024 7:17 PMIncident: 24WHC004762
Date: 9/5/24
Location: Morse Brook Rd. Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi
Accused: Ayse Ak
Age: 51
City & State of Residence: Saxtons River, VT
Charges: DUI
Description: On September 5th, 2024, at approximately 2152 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office was clearing an unrelated call in the area of Morse Brook Rd. in the Town of Westminster, when he located two individuals in the roadway on Morse Brook Rd. with apparent minor injuries.
Investigation revealed that the individuals were involved in a motor vehicle crash at this location. A 2012 Nissan Frontier was located off the roadway and down an embankment on Morse Brook Rd. It was found that one of the individuals in the roadway was the operator and was identified as Ayse Ak, of Saxtons River, VT. Ak showed signs of alcohol impairment. Investigation revealed that Ak lost control of the Nissan, went off the travel portion of the roadway, crossed back over Morse Brook Rd, and then down an embankment on the opposite side of the road.
After Ak was cleared by emergency medical responders, she was screened for impairment. Ak was found to be impaired by alcohol, rendering her unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. Ak was arrested by the deputy and transported to the Bellows Falls Police Department for processing. After processing, Ak was released to a sober adult and issued a criminal citation to appear on 10/1/24. The Windham County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by officers of the Bellows Falls Police Department, a trooper from the Vermont State Police-Westminster Barracks, Westminster Fire and Rescue, Walpole Ambulance, and Rod's Towing.
Court Date: 10/1/24
Bail: N/A
Motor vehicle crash-Arrest for DLS-Warrant-Westminster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 09/06/2024 7:13 PMIncident: 24WHC004761
Date: 9/5/24
Location: Patch Rd. near the intersection of Morse Brook Rd. in Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi
Accused: Joshua Snide
Age: 39
City & State of Residence: Chester, VT
Charges: Driving after suspension-criminal; Arrest on Warrant-In state; Violation of Conditions of Release.
Description: On September 5th, 2024, at approximately 9:15 pm, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported motorcycle crash on Patch Rd. near the intersection of Morse Brook Rd. in the Town of Westminster. Golden Cross Ambulance and the Westminster Fire/Rescue responded as well.
Upon arrival, the deputy located the operator of the motorcycle, identified as, Joshua Snide along with the motorcycle at the aforementioned intersection. Investigation revealed that Snide lost control of his motorcycle while driving eastbound on Patch Rd. Snide's motorcycle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Further investigation revealed that Snide's privilege to operate a motor vehicle was criminally suspended in Vermont, he violated he conditions of release by operating a motor vehicle, and he had an active arrest warrant. Snide was transported by ambulance to the Springfield Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Snide was issued a criminal citation to appear on 10/29/24 at 8:00 am and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility later in the evening. Officers from the Bellows Falls Police Department assisted in this investigation.
Court Date: 10/29/24
Bail: Serve remainder of prior sentence.
DUI/Eluding Law Enforcement Arrest in Wardsboro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 08/30/2024 3:20 PMIncident: 24WHC004632
Date: 08/29/2024
Location: Route 100 N, Wardsboro
Investigating Deputy: David S. Gaillardetz
Accused:Brandon J. Campbell
Age: 23
City & State of Residence: Jamaica VT
Charges: DUI, Eluding Law Enforcement
Description: On August 29,2024 at approximately 2228 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office while on a detail patrol for the town of Wardsboro observed a vehicle go through a stop sign and took off at a high rate of speed. Vehicle was stopped on Route 100 N on a logging road in the area of Pike Farm Rd. The operator,Brandon J. Campbell was found to be impaired by alcohol rendering him unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. Campbell was processed and released on a criminal citation for a later date.
Court Date: 09/17/2024
Bail: N/A
Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 08/30/2024 3:18 PMDate: 08/26/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle
Accused: Joshua Michael Lescord
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Athens, VT
Charges: Arrest on Warrant
Description: On 08/26/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Joshua Michael Lescord on an outstanding warrant out of Windsor County. He was cited and released
Court Date: 08/27/2024
Bail: n/a
Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 08/30/2024 3:16 PMDate: 08/19/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle
Accused: Oriot Aqueles Zuniga
Age: 43
City & State of Residence: Springfield, MA
Charges: Arrest on Warrant
Description: On 08/19/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Oriot Aqueles Zuniga on an outstanding warrant. He was seen by the Judge.
Court Date: 08/19/2024
Bail: $100.00
Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 08/30/2024 3:14 PMIncident: Arrest on Warrant
Date: 08/19/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle
Accused: Darcy Lovering
Age: 61
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT
Charges: Arrest on Warrant
Description: On 08/19/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Darcy Lovering on an outstanding warrant. She was cited and released
Court Date: 08/19/2024
Bail: n/a
Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 08/30/2024 3:12 PMIncident: Arrest on Warrant
Date: 08/14/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle
Accused: Sonja Girs
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT
Charges: Arrest on Warrant
Description: On 08/14/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Sonja Girs on an outstanding warrant. She was cited and released
Court Date: 08/15/2024
Bail: n/a