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Multi Arrest Search Warrant-Putney

Incident: 25WHC001187
Date: 3/6/25
Location: 20 Shag Bark Hill Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Accused: Terry A. Parson
Age: 41
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT
Charges: Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine

Accused: Shamaine Cunningham
Age: 33
City & State of Residence: Thomaston, CT
Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Accused: Mystidawn O'Connor-Richards
Age: 23
City & State of Residence: Springfield, VT
Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Accused: Kelly A. Gobin
Age: 51
City & State of Residence: Newport, NH
Charges: Possession of Cocaine-Less than 2.5 grams

Description: After a months long investigation, the Windham County Sheriff's Office applied for and was granted a court ordered search warrant for a property on Shag Bark Hill in Putney, VT.

On March 6th, 2025, at approximately 0530 hours, members of the Windham County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of officers from the Bellows Falls and Brattleboro Police Departments executed the court ordered search warrant at a property on Shag Bark Hill in Putney, VT.

The following individuals were arrested and charged as a result of the investigation: Terry A. Parson for the Trafficking of Fentanyl and Possession of Cocaine-Greater than 2.5 grams; Shamaine Cunningham-for having an active arrest warrant; Mystidawn Occonor-Richards for having an active arrest warrant; Kelly A. Gobin for possession of cocaine-less than 2.5 grams. Shamaine and Mystidawn were transported to the Superior Court of Vermont-Criminal Division-Windham Unit to be arraigned on their active arrest warrants. Kelly and Terry were transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing and released on citation to appear at a later date.

The Windham County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Brattleboro Police Department, Bellows Falls Police Department, and Rescue Inc for their assistance in this case.

Court Date: 4/29/25
Bail: N/A

Putney Arrest-Eluding/Gross Neg Op/ Leaving scene of crash

Incident: 24WHC006493
Date: 12/20/24
Location: Main St. Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy D. Gaillardetz, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: Stephen R. Mecheski
Age: 21
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Eluding law enforcement, Gross negligent operation, Leaving the scene of a crash;

Description: On December 20th, 2024, at approximately 1805 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle for a motor vehicle infraction on Main St. in Putney, VT. The vehicle continued on after being signaled to stop, turned around in the Sunoco gas station, then rapidly accelerated north on US Rt. 5 and onto Main St. again in Putney. After leaving the parking lot, the vehicle struck another motor vehicle in traffic at the intersection of Landing Rd, Carol Brown Way, and Main St. in Putney, VT. No injuries were reported as a result.

The fleeing vehicle then continued north on Main St. where it stopped near the Putney Library and the operator fled on foot. Deputies canvassed the area and followed footprints. After following footprints to an address on Shag Bark Hill in Putney, it was believed the original operator had fled a residence into the woods using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Deputies continued investigating this incident over the following months.

At the conclusion of this investigation, the operator was found to be Stephen R. Mecheski of Putney, VT. Stephen was interviewed by a Deputy on 2/20/25, where he was arrested and issued a citation to appear at a later date.

Court Date: 4/29/25
Bail: N/A

Arrest for Excessive Speed in Rockingham

Incident: 25WHC000803
Date: 02/11/25
Location: Rockingham Rd, Rockingham
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Jacob K Woodard
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Greenwich, NY

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On 02/11/25 at approximately 1030 hours, Jacob K Woodard was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 80 mph in the posted 50 mph zone on Rockingham Rd in Rockingham. Jacob was released 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: 04/01/25
Bail: N/A

Arrests on Instate Warrants- Putney

Incident: 25WHC000873
Date: February 13th, 2025
Location: Old Depot Road, Putney, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond, Detective Sergeant Mario Checchi


Accused: Rufus Williams
Age: 31
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont

Accused: Heather Walker
Age: 39
City & State of Residence: Putney, Vermont


Charges:

1) Arrest on Instate Warrants

Description: On February 13th, 2025 at approximately 2353 hours, Deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a disturbance on Old Depot Road in the Town of Putney, Vermont.

Subsequent investigation revealed, both Heather Walker age 39 and Rufus Williams age 31 had active instate warrants for their arrest. Williams and Walker were placed under arrest and transported to Southern State Correctional Facility where they were held on bail.

Court Date: 02/14/2025
Bail(Williams): $100
Bail(Walker):$100

Arrest on Warrants in Brattleboro

Incident: Arrest on Warrants
Date: 02/13/2024
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Brandy Lynn Jordan
Age:38
City & State of Residence: Powder Springs, GA

Charges: Unlawful Trespass- Land, Buy, Receive, Sell, Conceal, Possess Stolen Property, Several Violations of Conditions of Release

Description: On 02/13/2025 Brandy Lynn Jordan was arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Windham County. She was held until brought before Judge John Treadwell.

Court Date: 92/13/2025
Bail: $1,000.00

Arrest on Warrant in Brattleboro

Incident: Arrest on Warrant
Date: 02/10/2025
Location: Vermont Superior Court
Investigating Deputy: David M. Whittle

Accused: Jared D. Kirchdarfer
Age: 43
City & State of Residence: Otis, MA

Charges: DUI

Description: On 02/10/2025 Jared D. Kirchdarfer was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Windham County for failing to appear for an Arraignment. He posted bail and was cited into court.

Court Date: 02/10/2025
Bail: $200.00

Saturation Patrols

Incident: Saturation Patrols
Date: 2/7/25
Location: Rt. 30, US Rt. 5, Rt. 103
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi

Description: During the evening hours of Friday, February 7th, 2025, deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office conducted saturation patrols on various roadways throughout our more rural towns within the county. Deputies focused on aggressive driving in these towns which saw a high volume of traffic.

During this patrol, deputies conducted 33 traffic stops, issued 24 Vermont Civil Violation Complaints and 13 warnings. The Windham County Sheriff's Office continues to focus on locating aggressive drivers throughout the county and remind everyone to drive safely on our roadways.

Arrest on Warrant-Putney

Incident: 25WHC000742
Date: 2/8/25
Location: 20 Shag Bark Hill Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: Roger Colby III
Age: 40
City & State of Residence: Claremont, NH

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On February 8th, 2025, at approximately 1930 hours, deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office went to a residence on Shag Bark Hill in Putney, VT. There, they located Roger Colby of Claremont, NH. Colby was found to have an active arrest warrant for failing to appear in court regarding drug related offenses. Colby was arrested by deputies and transported to the Southern State Correctional Facility where he was lodged.

Court Date: 2/10/25
Bail: $200

DLS Arrest-Putney

Incident: 25WHC000741
Date: 2/8/25
Location: Old Rt 5/Shag Bark Hill Putney, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: Adam Florence
Age: 46
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Charges: Driving License Suspended (DLS)

Description: On February 8th, 2025 at approximately 1730 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Shag Bark Hill and Old Rt 5 in the Town of Putney for an equipment violation. The operator, Adam Florence of Brattleboro was found to be operating this vehicle after his license was criminally suspended. Florence was arrested and processed at the Windham County Sheriff's Office and later released on a criminal citation.

Court Date: 3/11/25
Bail: N/A

Criminal DLS- Putney

Incident: 25WHC000380
Date: January 22nd, 2025
Location: Main St Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Britney Hescock
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: Putney Vermont

Charges:

1) Criminal DLS

Description: On January 22nd, 2025 at approximately 0915 hours a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office conducted a motor vehicle stop on a blue 2011 Hyundai Elantra after observing a speeding violation on Main Street in the Town of Putney.

Subsequent investigation revealed the operator identified as Britney Hescock age 30 of Putney Vermont was Criminally suspended in the State of Vermont. Hescock was then issued a Criminal citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 03/11/2025
Bail: N/A