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DUI Drug Arrest- Jamaica

Incident: 23WHC003007
Date: 06/10/23
Location: Route 30 Jamaica
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond, Det. Sgt Mario Checchi

Accused: Mayco R, Rojas
Age: 20
City & State of Residence: Springfield, MA

Charges: DUI Drug #1

Description:

On June 10th, 2023 at approximately 2300 hours A deputy with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office patrol division was using stationary radar at the Jamaica fire house when a 2015 Hyundai Elantra was observed traveling at a speed in excess of the speed limit south toward the town center. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and during the initial investigation learned that the vehicle was operated by Mayco R Rojas. While talking with Mr. Rojas the deputy identified an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Mr. Rojas admitted to the deputy that he had smoked 30 minutes prior to driving. Further investigation showed indications that Mr. Rojas was impaired. Mr Rojas was taken into custody and transported to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office where a Drug Recognition Officer from Wilmington PD gave further tests.

Mr Rojas was released on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. Mr Rojas was also issued traffic tickets for operating a motor vehicle without a license and operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance.

Windham County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Winhall Police Department, and the Wilmington Police Department for assisting with the case.

Court Date: 07/25/2023
Bail: Not applicable

Arrest for Excessive Speed in Work Zone

Incident: 23WHC003011
Date: 06/11/23
Location: VT Route 9, Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Daniel V Lane
Age: 45
City & State of Residence: Wilmington, VT

Charges:
1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 06/11/23 at approximately 1605 hours, Daniel Lane was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 81 mph in the posted 40 mph work zone on VT Route 9 in Marlboro. Daniel 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

Arrest for Excessive Speed in Work Zone

Incident: 23WHC003009
Date: 06/11/23
Location: VT Route 9, Marlboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Michael T. Cuomo
Age: 50
City & State of Residence: Wallingford, CT

Charges:
1) Excessive Speed

Description: On 06/11/23 at approximately 1340 hours, Michael Cuomo was arrested after the vehicle he was operating was observed to be traveling 72 mph in the posted 40 mph work zone on VT Route 9 in Marlboro. Michael 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 ticket for the civil speeding violation.

Court Date: 08/29/23
Bail: N/A

Stolen Vehicle located-Putney

Incident: 23WHC002858
Date: 6/2/23
Location: US RT. 5 Dummerston, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy T. Raymond

*Request for information*

Description: On June 2nd, 2023, at approximately 2310 hours, deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office located an abandoned stolen vehicle in the far corner of the Sunoco gas station parking lot, located at 2536 US Rt. 5 in Dummerston, VT. The Windham County Sheriff's Office is looking for any information regarding any suspicious activity in this parking lot during the early morning hours of June 1st, 2023, primarily involving a white Ram pickup truck with two red kayaks in the back. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi at the Windham County Sheriff's Office.

Court Date:
Bail:

Motor Vehicle Crash Arrest- Jamaica

Incident: 23WHC002933
Date: 06/07/2023
Location: Pine Lane Rd, Jamaica VT
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond, Deputy David Gaillardetz

Accused: Henry A. Herrera
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Manchester, VT

Charges:
1) Leaving the scene of an Accident
2) Negligent Operation

Description: On June 7th, 2023, at approximately 1500 hours, Deputies with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had crashed on Pine Lane in Jamaica VT. The caller advised the Operator was no longer at the scene and the vehicle had substantial damage.

During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Henry A Herrera was traveling south on Route 30 when he swerved and made contact with a guardrail. The vehicle subsequently crossed the yellow lines, passed through the north bound lane, drove across a yard, made its way through the woods and across Pine Ln where the vehicle became in operable. Mr. Herrera subsequently left the scene.

Mr. Herrera was contacted by deputies and subsequently charged with the above violations.

Mr. Herrera was issued a citation into the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 07/11/2023
Bail: N/A

Stolen Property Arrest-Londonderry/Rutland

Incident: 23WHC002706
Date: 5/25/23
Location: Middletown Rd. Londonderry, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: Sarah M. Weitzel
Age: 42
City & State of Residence: Rutland, VT

Charges: Receiving Stolen Property; Arrest on Warrants

Description: The Windham County Sheriff's Office received a complaint in late May, 2023, of a residential burglary on Middletown Rd. in Londonderry, VT. Deputies identified suspects in this case and worked at tracking down their current location as well as the location of items stolen from the residence. During the late evening hours of May 31st, 2023, deputies along with officers with the Rutland Town Police Department executed a search warrant of a room at the Cortina Inn in Rutland Town, VT.

A suspect in this case, Sarah M. Weitzel, was arrested regarding two active arrest warrants and also issued a citation for criminal charges of receiving stolen property regarding this investigation. Deputies located multiple reported stolen items in the room, reported to belong to the victim. Weitzel was held on her arrest warrants and lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Center and issued a citation to appear at a later date. This investigation remains open.

Court Date: 7/25/23
Bail: $350

Arrest: Driving While Suspended and Ignition Interlock Device Violation

Incident: 23WHC002735
Date: 05/26/23
Location: Rockingham Rd, Rockingham
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Megan M. Machado
Age: 37
City & State of Residence: Rutland, VT

Charges:
1) Driving While Suspended (DUI Related)
2) Ignition Interlock Device Required Violation

Description: On 05/26/23 at approximately 1305 hours, the Megan Machado was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office following a traffic stop on Rockingham Rd in Rockingham. During the stop a DMV check showed that Megan was under suspension in the State of Vermont for a prior DUI and is also required to only operate vehicles with an ignition interlock device installed. Megan was released from the scene on a citation to appear in the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.

Court Date: 07/25/23
Bail: N/A

Criminal No License

Incident: 23WHC000405
Date: 01/25/23
Location: Route 5 Putney VT
Investigating Deputy: David S. Gaillardetz

Accused: Sarah R. Cassell
Age: 36
City & State of Residence: Brattleboro VT

Charges: Criminal No License

Description: On January 25, 2023 at approximately 1749 hours, a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle in a ditch due to slippery roads conditions. The operator identified as Sarah Cassell. A DMV check showed that Ms. Cassell did not have a Valid license and that this was her second offense within two years of driving without a valid license. Ms. Cassell was released on a citation into the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. She was also issued a VCVC for operating an unregistered vehicle.

Court Date: 05/30/23
Bail: N/A

Property to be released

The Windham County Sheriff's Department is currently seeking the rightful owners of several items currently stored at their office. The items currently available range from evidence that has been released to property being held for safekeeping. If you believe your property is being held, you may contact Deputy Micah Fisher. A description of the property as well as proof of ownership will be required. All items left unclaimed after ninety (90) days will be considered abandoned property.

Please email Deputy Fisher at: mfisher@windhamcountyvt.gov

Arrest: Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Excessive Speed

Incident: 23WHC002640
Date: 05/21/23
Location: I 91 N MM 11.1, Brattleboro
Investigating Deputy: Sgt. Norton #166

Accused: Erika S. Moore
Age: 30
City & State of Residence: Fayetteville, NC

Charges:
1) Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
2) Excessive Speed 114/65

Description: On 05/21/23 at approximately 1605 hours Erika S. Moore was arrested by the Windham County Sheriff's Office after Sgt. Norton observed the vehicle she was operating to be travelling 114 mph in the posted 65 mph speed zone on I-91 between Exit 2 and Exit 3 in Brattleboro. Erika was released at 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: 07/25/23
Bail: N/A