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Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests-Dummerston

Incident: 25WHC002957
Date: June 8th, 2025
Location: I91 northbound MM 14-Dummerston, VT
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy 1st Class I. Tuttle, Deputy T. Raymond

Accused: Joseph R. Kahlenbeck
Age: 57
City & State of Residence: Claremont, NH

Accused: Ronald P. Laroche
Age: 34
City & State of Residence: Claremont, NH

Charges: Trafficking Fentanyl, Fentanyl-Transporting into the State

Description: On June 8th, 2025, at approximately 0220 hours, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office assigned to a highway safety detail observed a vehicle operating erratically northbound on Interstate 91. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop near MM 14 in the Town of Dummerston.

During the course of the investigation, deputies developed probable cause of criminal activity occurring. As a result of the investigation, the operator Joseph R. Kahlenbeck and passenger Ronald P. Laroche were found to be concealing over 100 glassine bags of Fentanyl between them both. Probable cause was further developed that the Fentanyl was brought into the State of Vermont via Interstate 91 from out of state.

Both males were arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Transporting into the State and processed at the Windham County Sheriff's Office. Both males were released on criminal citations to
appear at a later date.

Court Date: 7/29/25
Bail: N/A