Press Releases

**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001595
DATE: May 29th 2024 at 1447 hours
LOCATION: Walgreen's / 294 Main Street - West Rutland, VT
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Juvenile
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Retail Theft - Title 13 VSA 2575

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts was dispatched to a reported retail theft that occurred on May 28th, 2024 at the Walgreens Store in the Town of West Rutland. Subsequent investigation and interviews revealed that a juvenile entered the store and left without paying for the merchandise.

On July 24th 2024, the juvenile was located in Rutland City where he was arrested and released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Family Division to answer to the charge of Retail Theft.

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC002089
DATE: July 21st 2024 at 0032 hours
LOCATION: Route 4a / Birdseye Road - Castleton, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Christopher S. Carvey
AGE: 48
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, VT
CHARGES: Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver’s License - Title 23 VSA 1213g

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts observed a vehicle commit a moving violation on Route 4a in the Town of West Rutland. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the operator was identified as Christopher S. Carvey of Poultney, VT. A records check of Carvey revealed that he did not posses a valid driver's license and that his privilege to operate a motor vehicle required the use of an ignition interlock device for a previous conviction of DUI #3. Carvey's vehicle was not equipped with the device and had no registration or insurance and displayed license plates not assigned.

Carvey was placed under arrest and was transported to the Castleton Police Department for processing. Carvey was later released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on September 30th 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the above charge.

In addition, Carvey's vehicle was towed from the scene by R & D Automotive and Carvey will be issued civil violations for No registration, No insurance, Displaying plates not assigned, Operating without a valid driver's license, Operating while under civil suspension and Roadways laned for travel, totaling in fines of $1,117.00

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001891
DATE: July 2nd 2024 at 0556 hours
LOCATION: Business Route 4 / West Proctor Road - Rutland Town, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Omar R. Riley
AGE: 41
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Excessive Speed - Title 23 VSA 1097
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Title 23 VSA 1091

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts observed a vehicle traveling at 77 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone on Business Route 4 near Dan Kearney's in the Town of West Rutland. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the operator was identified as Omar R. Riley of West Rutland, VT. Riley was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland County Sheriff's Department for processing. Riley was later released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on September 9th 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the charges of Excessive Speed and Negligent Operation.

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001738
DATE: June 12th 2024 at 1153 hours
LOCATION: Whipple Hollow Road - West Rutland, VT
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Juvenile
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Unlawful Trespass - Title 13 VSA 3705
Unlawful Mischief - Title 13 VSA 3701

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts was dispatched to a reported vandalism incident that had occurred at 1959 Whipple Hollow Road in the Town of West Rutland. Subsequent investigation and interview revealed that a juvenile entered a shed without the right to do so and damaged property that he had no right to damage.

On June 28th 2024, the juvenile was located in Rutland City where he was arrested and released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Family Division on September 16th 2024 at 0930 hours to answer to the charges of Unlawful Trespass and Unlawful Mischief.

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001845
DATE: June 26th 2024 at 2016 hours
LOCATION: (Walgreens) 294 Main Street - West Rutland, VT
INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Michelle J. Seck
AGE: 45
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Transient
CHARGES: Identity Theft - Title 13 VSA 2030
False Pretenses (2 Counts) - Title 13 VSA 2002

DESCRIPTION: On June 26th 2024, Corporal Ricketts was dispatched to a reported fraud that occurred at the Walgreens Store on Main Street in the Town of West Rutland. Subsequent investigation and evidence recovered from the store revealed that Michelle J. Seck used a stolen credit card to make two purchases on June 26th.

On June 29th 2024, Seck was located and arrested in the Town of Fair Haven, she was issued a flash citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 1st 2024 at 1230 hours to answer the charges of Identity Theft and False Pretenses (2).

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001821
DATE: May 27th 2024 & June 20th 2024
LOCATION: 57 Anderson Street - West Rutland, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Joseph C. Thompson
AGE: 34
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
CHARGES:
Stalking - Title 13 VSA 1062
Simple Assault - Title 13 VSA 1023
Aggravated Disorderly Conduct - Title 13 VSA 1026a

DESCRIPTION: On June 22nd 2024, Corporal Ricketts was assigned a case regarding incidents that had reportedly occurred on two separate dates in May and June of 2024 occurring on Anderson Street in the Town of West Rutland. Subsequent investigation revealed that Joseph C. Thompson of West Rutland, stalked, menaced with bodily injury and acted in a disorderly manner.

On June 23rd 2024 at approximately 0008 hours, Corporal Ricketts and Sergeant Herrick along with Troopers from the Vermont State Police located Thompson at his residence on Anderson Street. Thompson was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland County Sheriff's Department for processing. After processing, Thompson was later released to the Rutland Regional Medical Center on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on June 24th 2024 at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of Stalking, Simple Assault and Aggravated Disorderly Conduct.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 24RUC001787
DATE: June 18th 2024 at 1457 hours
LOCATION: Cold River Road / Route 7 South - Rutland Town, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Chelsea L. Skidmore
AGE: 32
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT
CHARGES: Arrest Warrant for Failure to Appear for a Criminal DLS charge

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts and Corporal Cram were attempting to locate Chelsea L. Skidmore of Clarendon, VT. Skidmore had an active arrest warrant issued by the Rutland Criminal Court for failing to appear for a charge of driving with a suspended license. At approximately 1457 hours, Corporal Ricketts located Skidmore at an Auto Shop on Route 7 in Rutland Town. Skidmore was placed under arrest and was transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center where she is held for lack of bail. Skidmore will appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on June 19th 2024 at 1230 hours to answer to the charge.

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001755
DATE: June 14th 2024 at 0333 hours
LOCATION: South Main Street - Rutland City, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Angel M. Fredericks
AGE: 46
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wallingford, VT
CHARGES: (DUI) Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol - Title 23 VSA 1201

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts and Deputy Baldea were notified of a possibly impaired operator inside the Cumberland Farms on South Main Street in Rutland City. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a female who appeared to be impaired and attempt to leave the parking lot in a vehicle. Corporal Ricketts identified the operator as Angel M. Fredericks of Wallingford, VT. While speaking with Fredericks, Corporal Ricketts observed several indicators of impairment. As a result she was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Fredericks refused to participate in the tests and was placed under arrest for DUI. Fredericks was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for processing. During processing, Fredericks provided an evidentiary breath sample above the legal limit of alcohol in the State of Vermont. Fredericks was later transported to the Rutland Regional Medical Center where she was released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 1st 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

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**PRESS RELEASE**
INCIDENT: 24RUC001753
DATE: June 13th 2024 at 1859 hours
LOCATION: 16 Willow Street - Proctor, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Casey J. Blaisdell
AGE: 33
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Proctor, VT
CHARGES: (DUI) Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol - Title 23 VSA 1201

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts was at the address of 16 Willow Street in the Town of Proctor investigating a separate incident. When Casey Blaisdell arrived at this address, Corporal Ricketts observed several indicators of impairment from Blaisdell. As a result he was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests which he failed to perform satisfactorily.

Blaisdell was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for processing. During processing, Blaisdell provided an evidentiary breath sample above the legal limit of alcohol in the State of Vermont. Blaisdell was later released to a sober adult on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 1st 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 24RUC001744
DATE: June 12th 2024 at 1659 hours
LOCATION: Whipple Hollow Road - West Rutland, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER: Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Juvenile
AGE: 17
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
CHARGES: Domestic Assault - Title 13 VSA 1042

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts was dispatched to a reported family fight that was occurring on Whipple Hollow Road in the Town of West Rutland. Subsequent investigation revealed that a juvenile caused bodily injury to a household member. The juvenile was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland County Sheriff's Department for processing. The juvenile was later released on court ordered conditions of release and was issued a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Family Division to answer to the charge of Domestic Assault.

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