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Motor vehicle crash-Arrest for DUI-Westminster

Incident: 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

Incident: 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

Incident: 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

Date: 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

Date: 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

Incident: 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

Incident: 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

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Date: 08/05/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Justin W. Smith
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: Swanzey, NH

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 08/05/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Justin W. Smith on an outstanding warrant. He was seen by the Judge.

Court Date: 08/05/2024
Bail: $500.00

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Date: 07/31/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro, VT
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Tyler Taitague
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Bethel, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 07/31/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested Tyler Taitague on an outstanding warrant out of Windsor,VT. He was cited and released.

Court Date: 08/01/2024
Bail: n/a

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Date: 08/20/2024
Location: VT Superior Court, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: William J. Bussino
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Springfield, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 08/20/2024 the Windham County Sheriff's Office arrested William J. Bussino on an outstanding warrant. Bail was made and he was cited into court.

Court Date: 08/20/2024
Bail: $200.00