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Eluding, Gross Neg Op, Excessive Speed - Putney

Incident: 26WHC002837
Date: July 24th, 2026 at approximately 2049 hours
Location: I-91 Northbound mile marker 22
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Assisted by: Weathersfield PD and Windsor PD

Accused: Jason Culbert
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Middletown,CT



Charges:

1. Eluding a law enforcement officer in a grossly Negligent manner

2. Gross Negligent operation of a motor Vehicle

3. Excessive Speed



Description: On July 24th, 2026 at approximately 2049 hours a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division was traveling northbound on I-91 in the area of Mile marker 22. At approximately 2049 hours the Deputy observed a dark colored sedan traveling north without headlights or taillights activated as required during the night time. The Deputy further observed the sedan fail to maintain its lane of travel and speed in excess of 90 miles per hour on a 65 mile per hour road.

The Deputy attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on the sedan at which point the sedan began increasing speed and further failed to yield to both blue emergency lights and siren. The Sedan continued northbound increasing speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour and the deputy discontinued his attempt to stop the motor vehicle. Shortly thereafter a BOL was issued for the sedan and the Weathersfield Police Department located the sedan traveling Northbound near mile marker 48. The sedan again failed to yield and stop for law enforcement and a pursuit was initiated. The Sedan eventually was stopped at Exit 9 in Hartland and the operator identified as Jason Culbert of Middletown Connecticut.

Culbert was transported to the Windsor Police Department for processing and is facing criminal Charges in both Windham and Windsor County. Culbert was later lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail

The Windham County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Weathersfield Police Department and Windsor Police Department for their assistance.

Court Date: 07/27/2026
Bail: $25,000

Arrest on Warrant - Vernon

Incident: 26WHC002745
Date: 07/17/2026
Location: Vernon Estates Road, Vernon,Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Crystal Barber
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, Vermont

Charges:

Arrest on Instate Warrant

Description: On July 17th, 2026, a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a residence on Vernon Estates Road in Vernon, Vermont for a reported disturbance. While on scene a involved female was identified as Crystal Barber of Brattleboro Vermont.

During a routine check the Deputy learned Barber had an active in state cite and release warrant from the Town of Brattleboro. The Deputy issued Barber her new criminal citation to appear before the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on 07/20/2026 at 1230.

Court Date: 07-20-2026
Bail: Cite and Release

Vernon Arrest On Warrant

Incident:26WHC002765
Date: 07/21/2026
Location: Vernon Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy David S. Gaillardetz

Accused: Crystal M. Barber
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, Vermont

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On July 21, 2026, 1859 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office located Crystal M. Barber at a residence 62 Vernon Estates in Vernon Vt. Barber had an active warrant for failure to appear to court on July 20,2026. Barber was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility. Barber was issued a citation to appear in court at a later date.

Court Date:07/22/26
Bail: $50.00

Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation in Vernon

Incident:26WHC002649
Date:07/11/2026
Location: Vernon
Investigating Deputy: Richard Levesque

Accused:Connor M. McPhail
Age:21
City & State of Residence: Townshend VT

Charges: Excessive Speed, Negligent Operation

Description: On the aforementioned date and time, a Deputy was on scheduled patrol on Pond Road in the town of Vernon, when he observed a green Kawasaki motorcycle traveling at 75mph in the posted 35mph zone. The Deputy located the motorcycle a short time after due to the operator losing control of the motorcycle and crashing at the intersection of Newton Road. The operator identified as Connor M. McPhail did not sustain injuries and only sustained minor property damage to the motorcycle due to the crash. McPhail was issued a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the above listed charges and was released.

Court Date:09/01/2026
Bail:No

Excessive Speed in Marlboro

Incident: 26WHC002671
Date: 07/13/26
Location: VT Route 9, Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Juvenile
Age: 16
City & State of Residence: Wilmington, VT

Charges: 1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 07/13/26 at approximately 1530 hours a juvenile was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle they were operating was observed to be traveling 70 mph in the legally posted 40 mph speed zone on VT Route 9 in Marlboro. The juvenile was released from the scene on 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: 09/17/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Westminster

Incident: 26WHC002576
Date: 07/07/26
Location: I-91 S MM 29.6, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Jason S. Hamel
Age: 19
City & State of Residence: Charlestown, NH

Charges:

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

Description: On 07/07/26 at approximately 1830 hours, Jason S. Hamel was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 108 mph in the legally posted 65 mph zone on I-91 in Westminster. Jason 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 a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A

Excessive Speed in Westminster

Incident: 26WHC002442
Date: 06/30/26
Location: I-91 S in Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Michael L. Reid
Age: 27
City & State of Residence: Springfield, VT

Charges: 1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 06/30/26 at approximately 0920 hours, Michael L. Reid was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 96 mph in the legally posted 65 mph zone on I-91 in Westminster. Michael 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 a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A

Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed in Brattleboro

Incident: 26WHC002344
Date: 06/21/26
Location: I-91 N, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Micahl R. Csala
Age: 38
City & State of Residence: Winchester, NH

Charges:

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

Description: On 06/21/26 at approximately 1445 hours, Micahl R. Csala was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 111 mph in the posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 N between Exit 2 and 3. Micahl 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 a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/25/26
Bail: N/A

DUI #3 / LSA Arrest - Putney

Incident: 26WHC002126
Date: 06/06/2026
Location: Mill Street, Putney, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Willard, Deputy Raymond, Detective Sergeant Mario Checchi

Accused: David Lackey
Age: 49
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Charges:

1) Driving under the influence #2-Criminal Refusal

2) Driving While Suspended-DUI Related

3) Leaving the scene of an accident



Description: On June 6th, 2026, deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office were notified of a motor vehicle accident on Mill Street in Putney, Vermont.

Deputies arrived on scene and subsequently learned that one of the operators had left the scene prior to the deputies' arrival and was seen loading alcoholic beverages into a cooler before leaving the scene on foot.


Deputies identified the operator as David Lackey of Putney, Vermont and located him at his residence. Lackey was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Lackey was then issued a criminal citation to appear before the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on June 16th, at 0830.


Court Date: June 16h, 2026
Bail: N/A

VCOR Arrest - Westminster

Incident: 26WHC002043
Date: 06/05/2026
Location: Davidson Hill Road, Westminster, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond
assisted by: Detective Sergeant Mario Checchi, Deputy Willard, Deputy Levesque

Accused: Caleb Crum
Age: 41
City & State of Residence: Saxtons River, Vermont

Charges:

1) Violation of Conditions of release

Description: On June 5th, 2026, at approximately 2047 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office went to an address on Davidson Hill Road after receiving information that Caleb Crum was possibly at a residence and violating his court ordered conditions of release.

When the deputy arrived, Crum was observed inside of the residence and then was seen running upstairs. Additional deputies were requested and a perimeter was established while attempts were made to have Crum surrender himself.

Crum has court ordered conditions of release to not have contact with the victim at this residence and to not knowingly place himself in or on the property.

Crum eventually exited the residence and surrendered himself to deputies on scene. Crum was placed under arrest and transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office to be processed. Crum was then issued a flash cite to appear before the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division on Monday June 8th, 2026 at 1230.

Court Date: 06/08/2026
Bail: N/A