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Manhunt ends in arrest on warrant

Incident: 25WHC002889
Date: 6/5/25
Location: US Rt 5-Westminster
Investigating Deputy: Det. Sgt. M. Checchi, Deputy J. Cohen, Deputy T. Raymond, Deputy I. Tuttle.

Accused: James R. Rowe
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Putney, VT

Charges: Arrest on Warrant

Description: On June 5th, 2025, at approximately 1 pm, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received information regarding the whereabouts of a wanted male in the area of Faith's Ford on US Rt. 5 in Westminster, VT. Deputies attempted to contact the male, identified as James Rowe of Putney, VT. Rowe fled from deputies on foot across an open farm field and into a wooded area along the Connecticut River.

Area schools were notified of a police presence in the area by the Windham County Sheriff's Office. Rowe had an active arrest warrant for a furlough violation. Rowe's underlining conviction was for Sexual Assault on a Minor.

The Windham County Sheriff's Office was assited by Bellows Falls Police Department, Vermont State Police, Walpole (NH) Police Department, and Windsor County Sheriff's Office-K9 Unit. Officers in a boat on the Connecticut River were able to spot Rowe on an embankment in Westminster, VT. Rowe was taken into custody without incident by deputies shortly after. This case is under investigation currently and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Court Date: N/A
Bail: Held on DOC Commissioners arrest warrant.