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Criminal DLS-Vernon

Incident:25WHC004607
Date: 09/23/25
Location:Rte 142 @ Bemis Rd
Investigating Deputy: David S. Gaillardetz

Accused:John D. Winter
Age:41
City & State of Residence:Brattleboro VT

Charges: Driving While Suspended-Criminally

Description: On September 23rd, 2025 at approximately 1413 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office while on patrol in the Town of Vernon conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a traffic violation.
Subsequent investigation revealed the operator identified a John D. Winter age 41 of Brattleboro VT had a criminally suspended license in the State of Vermont. Winter was placed under arrest and transported back to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Winter's was released on a criminal citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for operating a motor vehicle while using a cellular device.

Court Date: 10/28/25
Bail:N/A

Lewd and Lascivious Conduct-w/ a child-Westminster

Incident: 25WHC004668
Date: 9/26/25
Location: Lewis Path Westminster, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi

Accused: Llewelyn Lewis
Age: 71
City & State of Residence: Westminster, VT

Charges: Lewd and Lascivious Conduct-with a child;
Arrest on warrant.

Description: On September 26th, 2025, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a family regarding lewd conduct with an adult male and a child. As a result of an investigation, Llewelyn Lewis, was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct-with a child. Lewis was also found to have an active arrest warrant for unrelated charges. Lewis was arrested by a Detective with the Windham County Sheriff's Office and ordered held on $10,000 cash or surety bond with conditions by a Judge. Lewis was issued a criminal citation to appear at a later date and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility.

Court Date: 9/29/25
Bail: $10,000 and $200 (arrest warrant)

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Incident: 25WHC004425
Date: 09/11/2025
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M.Whittle

Accused: Grant S. Bercik
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: West Dover, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 09/11/2025 I arrested Grant S. Bercik on an outstanding Warrant out of Windham County for failing to appear on 09/09/2025 for an Arraignment. He was unable to post bail and was held until he could appear before the Judge.

Court Date: 09/11/2025
Bail: $100.007

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Incident: 25WHC004403
Date: 09/09/2025
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Jhovany Miranda
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: Springfield, Massachusetts

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 08/08/2025 I arrested Jovany Miranda on an outstanding Warrant out of Windham County for failing to appear for his Arraignment on 03/11/2025. He posted bail and was issued a Citation to appear in Court on 09/10/2025.

Court Date: 09/10/2025
Bail: $50.00

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Incident: 25WHC004376
Date: 09/08/2025
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Mark Tilden
Age: 51
City & State of Residence: St Johnsbury, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On 09/08/2025 I arrested Mark Tilden on an outstanding Warrant out of Windham County for failing to appear for his Arraignment on 09/08/2025. He was unable to post bail and was held until court on 09/09/2025.

Court Date: 09/09/2025
Bail: $5,000.00

Windham County Sheriff’s Office hires new Program Manager for Windham County Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program

Press Release for Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/18/2025

Contact:
Elisha Underwood, Program Manager
Windham County Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program
eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov (802) 212-1548

Windham County Sheriff’s Office hires new Program Manager for Windham County Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program

Windham County, VT — Windham County, VT Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Capacity Building Program, is pleased to introduce Elisha Underwood as their new Program Manager with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office. Underwood has her bachelor’s degree in health promotion and wellness and has worked in community health positions for 14 years. Underwood has experience of working on several statewide programs from their start, seeing them through from the ground up and building capacity to keep them sustained.

Underwood will work under supervision of Program Director Sheriff Mark Anderson, Fiscal Officer Jessica Perron-Hall, and Program Coordinator Kate Kirkwood who has experience working with several similar HUD projects and will provide support and consultation. The next 2-3 years will be spent building a program with pipelines of property owners and contractors so that we can start renovating and abating properties in all 23 towns in Windham County. The program focuses on the following three initiatives:

Identifying Lead Hazards: Working with the Vermont Asbestos and Lead Program, the initiative will identify families residing in properties with lead paint and dust hazards, which can cause childhood lead poisoning.
Supporting Property Owners and Occupants: The program will provide resources and guidance to help property owners and tenants understand and mitigate lead hazards in their homes, creating healthier living environments.
Training and Certification for Contractors: With free training provided by this grant, local contractors, housing providers, maintenance staff, and DIY renovators will have the opportunity to become certified in essential lead safety practices. Certification programs will include the Vermont Renovation, Repair, Painting and Maintenance (RRPM) certification and Lead Abatement certifications for contractors, supervisors, and workers.
This initiative aligns with HUD’s mission to protect public health, especially in communities where older housing poses a greater risk of lead exposure. “Thanks to the commitment of Windham County’s leaders, and several towns who wrote support letters, this program will not only address immediate safety needs but also foster long-term health and economic growth,” Anderson said. One study has shown the impact of reduction of lead in communities is responsible for reduced homicide and other crimes in the US. Further, another study found an increase in lead exposure in juvenile males led to an increase in detentions and suspensions. The program’s longer-term impact is expected to boost local employment opportunities, support workforce development, increase property values, and, most importantly, create safer homes for the community’s children.

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

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.

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Incident: Arrest on Warrant
Date: 09/05/2025
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Felicia L. Surething
Age: 36
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Charges: Retail Theft

Description: On 09/05/2025, Felicia L. Surething was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Windham County for failing to appear on 09/05/2025 for a Status Conference. She was held on bail until 09/08/2025.

Court Date: 09/07/2025
Bail: $50.00

Excessive Speed in Marlboro

Incident: 25WHC004400
Date: 09/09/25
Location: VT Route 9 / Marlboro School in Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Anastasia M. Slough
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: Readsboro, VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On 09/09/25 at approximately 1410 hours, Anastasia Slough was stopped by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle she was operating was observed to be traveling 74 mph in the posted 40 mph speed zone in front of the Marlboro School. Anastasia 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: 10/28/25
Bail: N/A

Arrest on Instate Warrant x3 - Brattleboro

Incident: 25WHC004353
Date: September 7th, 2025
Location: Canal Street / John Seitz Drive
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: David Farnsworth
Age: 52
City & State of Residence: Bellows Falls, Vermont

Charges: Arrest on Instate Warrant x3

Description: On the aforementioned date a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office assigned to a Governor Highway Detail in the Town of Brattleboro stopped to check the welfare of three individuals in the area of Canal Street and John Seitz Drive. Subsequent investigation revealed that one of the three individuals identified as David Farnsworth formerly of Bellows Falls, Vermont had three active instate arrest warrants totaling $6500. Farnsworth was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility where he was held in lieu of bail.

Court Date: September 8th, 2025
Bail:$6500

Criminal DLS #3 Arrest - Putney

Incident: 25WHC004271
Date: 09/04/2025
Location: Route 5 / I-91 Southbound
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond, Detective Sergeant Mario Checchi

Accused: Richard Tripaldi
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Westminster, Vermont

Charges:

1) Criminal DLS third offense

Description: On September 4th, 2025, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-91 Southbound after observing a motor vehicle violation. Subsequent investigation revealed the vehicles operator identified as Richard Tripaldi of Westminster, Vermont had a criminally suspended license in the State of Vermont. Tripaldi was placed under arrest and transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing.

Tripaldi was then released on a citation to appear at a later date.

Court Date: 10/28/2025
Bail: N/A