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DUI #2 Violation Of Conditions Driving While Criminal Suspended

Incident: 26WHC001516
Date:04/21/2026
Location:Fort Bridgman Rd.
Investigating Deputy:Deputy David S. Gaillardetz

Accused:Kevin A. Stevens
Age:65
City & State of Residence: Vernon VT.

Charges:
1) Driving Under The Influence Alcohol #2
2) Violation Of Conditions Release
3) Driving While Criminally Suspended

Description: On the aforementioned date and time a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's office received a call for a vehicle traveling south on Fort Bridgman Road coming from Brattleboro VT all over the road crossing the yellow line multiple times. Shortly after the vehicle was observed crossing the yellow line numerous times a traffic stop was initiated.
Upon making contact with the operator, clues of impairment were observed. The Operator Kevin A. Stevens was arrested after an investigation. Stevens was placed under arrest then transported to the Brattleboro Police Department for processing. Stevens was later released on a citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.


Court Date: 04/22/2026
Bail: N/A

Excessive Speed Jamaica VT

Incident:26WHC001815
Date: 05/15/26
Location: Diers Rd and VT Route 30
Investigating Deputy: David S. Gaillardetz #121

Accused: Ian A. Young
Age: 26
City & State of Residence: Jamaica VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On the above date and time, a vehicle being operated by Ian A Young was stopped after he was observed to be traveling 62 mph in a legally posted 30 mph speed zone. Young was released from the scene with a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for a civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 07/14/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed in Westminster

Incident: 26WHC001920
Date: 05/23/26
Location: I-91 NB, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Zoe E. Fiano
Age: 24
City & State of Residence: Glastonbury, CT

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

Description: On 05/23/26 at approximately 1810 hours, Zoe E. Fiano was stopped after the vehicle she was operating was observed traveling 101 mph in the legally posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 near MM 24.2 in Westminster. Zoe was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. She was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/04/26
Bail: N/A

Arrest:Criminal DLS Westminster

Incident:26WHC001515
Date:04/21/2026
Location:Back Westminster Road
Investigating Deputy:Deputy Richard Levesque
Assisting Deputies: Det.Sgt.Mario Checchi, Sgt.Norton

Accused:Teresa Batton
Age:26
City & State of Residence:Bellows Falls, VT

Charges:Criminal DLS

Description: On April 21, 2026 at approximately 13:42 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a single car motor vehicle collision on Back Westminster Road located in the town of Westminster. Upon arrival Deputies identified the operator as 26 year old Teresa Bratton of Bellows Falls, VT. Subsequent investigation revealed Bratton's privilege to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Vermont had been suspended at the beginning of April. The suspension stemmed from a DUI making the suspension criminal in nature. After refusing medical transport, Bratton was placed under arrest and transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Bratton was issued a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Court Criminal Division at a later date and was then released to herself. No one was injured as a result of the collision.

Court Date: 05/26/2026 @ 0830
Bail:N/A

DUI Arrest-Rockingham

Incident: 26WHC001819
Date: 5/15/26
Location: Rt. 103 Rockingham, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Murphy Senecal
Age: 19
City & State of Residence: Littleton, MA

Charges: DUI

Description: On May 15th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm, a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office observed two vehicles traveling at very high rates of speed north bound on Rt. 103 in the Town of Rockingham. Both were side by side, with one of the vehicles in the breakdown lane and the other in the travel lane.

The Deputy stopped the vehicle speeding in the breakdown lane. Clues of alcohol impairment were observed from the operator, Murphy Senecal. Subsequent DUI investigation revealed that Senecal was impaired by alcohol rendering him unsafe to operate a motor vehicle. Senecal was arrested and processed at the Bellows Falls Police Department where he was issued a criminal citation and released to a sober adult.

Court Date: 6/2/26
Bail: N/A

Multiple charge arrest-Putney

Incident: 26WHC001589, 26WHC001526
Date: 4/24/26
Location: Bellows Falls Rd., Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy R. Levesque, Deputy K. Cadorette, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: James R. Rowe
Age: 54
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant, Violation of Conditions of Release, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault on LEO.

Description: During the evening of April 24th, 2026, Deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office were attempting to locate James R. Rowe regarding an active arrest warrant. The arrest warrant was issued regarding an incident on 4/22/26, where Rowe committed the crimes of False Alarm-Fire-Emergency, Disorderly Conduct, and Violation of Conditions of Release. Deputies made several attempts in days following that incident to try and take Rowe into custody.

At approximately 1820 hours, Deputies observed Rowe sitting in a chair in his front lawn alongside a large open fire. Deputies were able to surround Rowe and when commands were given to surrender, Rowe refused and disobeyed several verbal commands by Deputies. Soon after, Rowe picked up a chainsaw while Deputies were standing in close proximity and started it. One Deputy, just feet away, was able to tackle Rowe just after the chainsaw was started and take him to the ground without anyone being injured. Rowe resisted arrest physically and was finally able to be taken into custody.

Rowe was transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office where Rowe was ordered held on $5,000 cash or surety bond with conditions and issued a criminal citation to appear on 4/27/26. He was later lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility on his arrest warrant and these new charges.

Court Date:4/27/26
Bail: $500-Arrest warrant; $5,000 on new charges.

Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed in Rockingham

Incident: 26WHC001511
Date: 04/21/26
Location: I-91 S MM36, Rockingham
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Youthful Offender
Age: 18
City & State of Residence: Westminster, VT

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

Description: On 04/21/26 at approximately 0920 hours, a Youthful Offender was stopped after the vehicle they were operating was observed to be traveling 102 mph in the legally posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 in Westminster. The Youthful Operator was released from the scene with a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Family Division at a later date. They were also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 05/27/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Dummerston

Incident: 26WHC001504
Date: 04/20/26
Location: I-91 S MM13, Dummerston
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Nathan E. Wheeler
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: Springfield, VT

Charges:

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

Description: On 04/20/26 at approximately 0930 hours, Nathan E. Wheeler was stopped after the vehicle he was operating was observed to have been driving 100 mph in the legally posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 in Dummerston. Nathan was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued VCVC #7126784 for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 06/30/26
Bail: N/A

Multiple charges-Putney

Incident: 26WHC001369
Date: 4/10/26
Location: Bellows Falls Rd (US Rt 5) Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy R. Levesque, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: James R. Rowe
Age: 54
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Violation of Conditions-Curfew, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest

Description: On April 10th, 2026, at approximately 10:52 pm, Deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an address on Bellows Falls Rd. (US Rt 5) in the Town of Putney. This was for a report of a disorderly male. A caller reported James R. Rowe being outside their residence and acting in a disorderly manner. The caller barricaded themselves in their home while deputies were responding.

Rowe was on active court conditions prohibiting him from leaving his property. Rowe was located in the woods and when deputies attempted to take Rowe into custody, he fled on foot. After following Rowe up an adjacent roadway, Rowe, who was still acting in a disorderly and an agitated state, was subdued and taken into custody. Rowe resisted arrest, but was ultimately secured without anyone being injured. Rowe was transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. He was ordered held on $200 cash or surety bond with conditions and issued a criminal citation to appear on 4/13/26 at 12:30 pm. Rowe was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: 4/13/26
Bail: $200

Windham County Lead Hazard Control Program Marks First Year with 388 Lead-Safe Certifications

Contact:
Elisha Underwood
Program Manager
eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov
(802) 212-1548

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 1, 2026

Free lead-based paint training and certification drives workforce growth, marking a successful first year and setting the stage for future lead hazard reduction grants.

WINDHAM COUNTY, Vt. — The Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program has provided 388 free lead-based paint safety certifications since launching in 2024. Participants, including contractors, property owners and property managers, are helping expand lead-safe work across Vermont. Administered through the Windham County Sheriff's Office, the program lays the groundwork for future lead hazard reduction grants in the county.

Training is available to Vermonters and those who work in Vermont through accredited providers. Available certifications include Renovation, Repair, Painting, and Maintenance (RRPM) and Lead Abatement Worker and Supervisor. Through partnerships with Lead-EDU and Evergreen Environmental Health & Safety, eligible participants can have their training cost fully covered at checkout using code LeadSafeVT while grant funds are available.

The Vermont Department of Health Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program credited the program with driving interest in lead-safe licensing across the state.

"In the first year of this grant, the program's outreach and free trainings have helped increase interest in several Vermont licenses, including RRPM, lead abatement, and lead consulting. The program has also helped us connect with New Hampshire contractors and explore ways to reduce barriers to working in Vermont. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with Windham County," said Amy Danielson, Manager, Vermont Department of Health Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program.

Sheriff Mark Anderson, who directs the program, said addressing lead hazards aligns directly with his office's commitment to community safety.

"Lead exposure is a serious public health issue that directly impacts community safety, making this work a natural fit for the Sheriff's Office. This initiative develops a workforce that creates jobs and keeps Vermont families safe from the harmful effects of lead. We are proud of our first year but recognize there is real need in our communities. This work sets the stage for future lead hazard reduction grants that will create a stronger, healthier Windham County and a stronger Vermont," said Anderson.

Vermonters can access free lead training and certification through Lead-EDU or Evergreen Environmental Health & Safety by using code LeadSafeVT at checkout.

For more information about the program and upcoming training opportunities, visit https://lead.windhamcountyvt.gov/about/ or contact Elisha Underwood at eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov or call (802) 212-1548.

Media Contact:
Emily Gibbs
Outreach and Intake Coordinator
Egibbs@windhamcountyvt.gov
(802) 212-1549

About the Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program
The Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program is dedicated to improving health and safety conditions in homes throughout Windham County, Vermont. Through funding from HUD, the program aims to reduce childhood lead poisoning, support property owners in managing lead hazards, and strengthen the local workforce through specialized training and certification programs. For training information, visit https://lead.windhamcountyvt.gov/training/ .
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