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Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer Arrest - Vernon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/12/2026 11:55 AMIncident: 26WHC004133
Date: October 8th, 2026
Location: Route 142, Vernon, Vermont
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Thomas Raymond, Detective Sergeant Mario Checchi, Deputy Bailey Willard
Accused: Timothy G, Ellis
Age: 53
City & State of Residence: Vernon, Vermont
Charges:
1) Eluding a law enforcement officer
2) Operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license
3) Violation of Conditions of release
Description: On October 8th, 2026 at approximately 2054 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office conducted a motor vehicle stop on a Red Ford Focus in the area of Route 142 and Governor Hunt Road. During the initial approach to the vehicle by the Deputy the operator of the Red Ford Focus, Later identified as Timothy G. Ellis began actively accelerating forward rapidly and fled the traffic stop. The Deputy issued a Be on the lookout (BOL) for the vehicle to surrounding agencies.
Ellis was later located at his Residence on Pond Road in the Town of Vernon, Vermont and was subsequently placed under arrest. Ellis Was transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing and later released on a criminal citation.
Court Date: 12/01/2026
Bail: N/A
