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Westminster- Arrest for Negligent Operation and Excessive Speed

Incident: 23WHC003511
Date: 07/12/23
Location: I-91 S near MM 28.6 in Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Alana M. Boyer
Age: 20
City & State of Residence: Marysville, PA

Charges:

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

Description: On 07/12/23 at approximately 1118 hours, Alana M. Boyer was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle she was operating was observed to be traveling 104 mph in the posted 65 mph speed zone. Alana 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: 09/24/23
Bail: N/A

Dummerston: Excessive Speed in Work Zone

Incident: 23WHC003488
Date: 07/11/23
Location: VT Route 30, Dummerston
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Jon R. Okeefe
Age: 56
City & State of Residence: Ware, MA

Charges:

#1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 07/11/23 at approximately 1450 hours, Jon R. Okeefe was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the deputy observed the vehicle he was operating traveling 82 mph in the posted 40 mph work zone. Jon was released at 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: 08/29/23
Bail: N/A

Excessive Speed Arrest- Jamaica

Incident: 23WHC003414
Date: 07/06/2023
Location: Route 30, Pikes Falls Road
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Richard E. Derrick
Age: 23
City & State of Residence: Newfane, VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On the above date and time, Richard Derrick was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the deputy observed the vehicle he was operating, traveling at 61 mph in the posted 30 mph speed zone on Route 30 in Jamaica. Derrick was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. Derrick was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/29/2023
Bail: N/A

Firearms investigations in Putney

Incident: 23WHC003404, 23WHC003363, 23WHC003413
Date: 7/1/2023, 7/6/2023
Location: Putney
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Mario Checchi

The Windham County Sheriff's Office is conducting numerous investigations in Putney with regards to improper use of firearms. We remind firearms owners that responsible gun use includes safe handling, storage, and use. Discharging weapons in an unsafe manner, toward or into another person's property, at other people could result in criminal charges.

23WHC003363 - Noise
On 7/1/2023, at 2201 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to Turner Trail for a report of gun fire. The participants involved were warned and ceased their activity.

23WHC003404 - Suspicious Event
On 7/6/2023, at 1113 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a home struck by a projectile on Priest Drive. The investigation remains active.

23WHC003413 - Vandalism
On 7/6/2023, at 1415 hours, the Windham County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation regarding a stop sign located at the bottom of Putney Mountain Road at the intersection of West Hill. The sign had been shot eight times.

Anyone with information related to any of these investigations is asked to contact Sgt. Mario Checchi at 802-365-4942 or via email at mchecchi@windhamcountyvt.gov

Arrest- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed

Incident: 23WHC003370
Date: 07/04/23
Location: I 91, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Emma Rusbarsky
Age: 29
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Charges:

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

Description: On 07/04/23 at approximately 1421 hours, Emma Rusbarsky was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle she was operating was observed traveling 103 mph in the 65 mph speed zone. Emma was released at the scene with 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: 08/29/23
Bail: N/A

Arrest- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed

Incident: 23WHC003367
Date: 07/03/23
Location: I 91, Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Cameron King
Age: 22
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro, VT

Charges:

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

Description: On 07/03/23 at approximately 1718 hours, Cameron King was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed traveling at 116 mph in the 65 mph speed zone. Cameron 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: 08/29/23
Bail: N/A

Poss of controlled substance, VCR Arrest- Dummerston

Incident: 23WHC003234
Date: 06/23/2023
Location: Canoe Brook Rd, Dummerston
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond
Assisting Deputies: Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi, Deputy Jay Pierce

Accused: Joshua M, Lescord
Age: 36
City & State of Residence: Athens, VT

Charges:

1) Possession of a controlled substance
2) Violation of Conditions of release

Description:

On June 23rd, 2023 at approximately 2150 hours, Joshua M Lescord was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the deputy observed a motor vehicle violation.

During the course of the stop, drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view and a consent search was conducted. It was also determined that Joshua was in violation of his court ordered conditions of release.

Lescord was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date for the charges above. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Rods towing.

Court Date: 08/01/2023
Bail: N/A

Excessive Speed Arrest- Townshend

Incident: 23WHC003358
Date: 07/01/2023
Location: Route 30, By Townshend Dam
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Adam Beattie
Age: 07/08/1996
City & State of Residence: Jamaica, VT

Charges: Excessive Speed

Description: On the above date and time, Adam Beattie was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the deputy observed the vehicle he was operating, traveling at 83 mph in the posted 50 mph speed zone on Route 30 in Townshend. Beattie was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. Beattie was also issued a traffic ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/29/2023
Bail: N/A

Criminal DLS Arrest- Route 9

Incident: 23WHC003187
Date: 06/21/2023
Location: Route 9 Construction zone
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Donald W. Hurley
Age: 31
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro

Charges:

1) Criminal DLS


Description:

On June 21st, 2023 at approximately 1230 hours, Donald Hurley was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the deputy was notified by a passing car that a Red Volkswagen Jetta with temporary plates had passed multiple vehicles within the work zone. A VT DMV checked showed that Donald's privilege to operate was suspended.

Hurley was released on a citation into the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date for the charge of Criminal DLS.

Court Date: 08/01/2023
Bail: N/A

Violation of Condition Arrest- Vernon

Incident: 23WHC003188
Date: 06/21/2023
Location: Vernon, VT
Investigating Deputy: Thomas Raymond
Assisting Deputies: Dep. Jake Cohen, Dep. Micah Fisher, Det Sgt Mario Checchi

Accused: Tyson K, Hazelton
Age: 44
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro

Charges: Violation of Conditions of release.

Description: On June 21st, 2023 at approximately 1900 hours, Deputies received a anonymous tip that Tyler K Hazelton DOB: 02/19/1979 was located at a residence that is in violation of his conditions in the town of Vernon. Deputies arrived at the residence and during the initial investigation located Hazelton inside the household. Hazelton was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office for processing.
Hazelton was Lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility and given a Criminal citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 06/22/2023
Bail: $50