Press Releases

On February 11, 2024, the following Deputies conducted enforcement surrounding the Super Bowl:

Lt. Geno
Sgt. Cross
Cpl. Cram
Cpl. Ricketts

During the enforcement the following actions took place:
37 MV Stops
20 Speeding Violations
No Registration -1
Seat Belt Violations -2
Excessive Speed Arrests (30 or more over the speed limit) - 3
DUI/Excessive Speed/ Reckless Endangerment Arrest- 1
Commercial Vehicle Violation - 1
Vehicles Towed - 2
Some of the other tickets written included:
85mph in a 55mph zone
64mph in a 35mph zone
72mph in a 45mph zone

Unfortunately, speeds were extremely high throughout the day and night. Speed limits are posted for a reason.
Please obey the speed limit and make sure everyone is buckled up in your vehicle.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 24RUC000565
DATE: February 11th 2024 at 1643 Hours
LOCATION: Route 7 South / Clarendon Road - Clarendon, VT
ARRESTING OFFICER:
Corporal Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department
DEFENDANT: Damian J. Duckett
AGE: 19

CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, VT
CHARGES: Excessive Speed - Title 23 VSA 1097
DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Corporal Ricketts observed a vehicle traveling at 90 MPH in a clearly posted 55 MPH zone on Route 7 South in the Town of Clarendon. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the operator was identified as Damian J. Duckett of Rutland, VT. Duckett was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland County Sheriff's Department for processing. Duckett was later released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on April 1st 2024 at 1000 hours to answer to the charge of excessive speed.
In addition, Duckett's vehicle was towed from the scene by Carrara's Towing, Duckett was also issued a civil violation for no registration.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 23RUC003285
DATE: July 21st 2023 @ 2236 Hours
LOCATION: Clarendon Avenue / Main Street - West Rutland, VT

ARRESTING OFFICER: Deputy First Class Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Isabel A. Furneuax
AGE: 32
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

CHARGES:
- (DUI #4) Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 4th Offense, Criminal Refusal, Title 23 VSA 1201 (Felony)
- Grossly Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Title 23 VSA 1091b
- Operating with a Criminally Suspended Driver's License - Title 23 VSA 674
- Violation of Conditions of Release - Title 13 VSA 7559e

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, While conducting patrol in the County of Rutland as part of the State Office of Highway Safety. Deputy 1/C Ricketts observed a vehicle operating at 89 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone in the area of Business Route 4 and Old Boardman Hill Road in the Town of West Rutland.

Deputy 1/C Ricketts conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the operator was identified as Isabel A. Furneaux of West Rutland, VT. While speaking with Furneaux, Deputy 1/C Ricketts observed several indicators of impairment. As a result, Furneaux was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests, she did not perform the tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for several charges. Subsequent investigation revealed that Funeaux has 3 prior DUI convictions, has a criminally suspended driver's license and has court ordered conditions of release not to have or buy alcohol.

Furneaux was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for processing where she refused to provide an evidentiary breath sample, therefore committing the crime of criminal refusal. Furneaux was issued a flash citation and ordered to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 24th at 1230 Hours to answer to the multiple charges listed above relating to this incident. Furneaux was released to the Rutland Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.

Furneaux's vehicle was towed from the scene, the license plates were seized and she was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for speed with a fine of $724.00.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 23RUC003285
DATE: July 21st 2023 @ 2236 Hours
LOCATION: Clarendon Avenue / Main Street - West Rutland, VT

ARRESTING OFFICER: Deputy First Class Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department

DEFENDANT: Isabel A. Furneuax
AGE: 32
CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT

CHARGES:
- (DUI #4) Operating vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 4th Offense, Criminal Refusal, Title 23 VSA 1201 (Felony)
- Grossly Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Title 23 VSA 1091b
- Operating with a Criminally Suspended Driver's License - Title 23 VSA 674
- Violation of Conditions of Release - Title 13 VSA 7559e

DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, While conducting patrol in the County of Rutland as part of the State Office of Highway Safety. Deputy 1/C Ricketts observed a vehicle operating at 89 MPH in a posted 40 MPH zone in the area of Business Route 4 and Old Boardman Hill Road in the Town of West Rutland.

Deputy 1/C Ricketts conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the operator was identified as Isabel A. Furneaux of West Rutland, VT. While speaking with Furneaux, Deputy 1/C Ricketts observed several indicators of impairment. As a result, Furneaux was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests, she did not perform the tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for several charges. Subsequent investigation revealed that Funeaux has 3 prior DUI convictions, has a criminally suspended driver's license and has court ordered conditions of release not to have or buy alcohol.

Furneaux was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for processing where she refused to provide an evidentiary breath sample, therefore committing the crime of criminal refusal. Furneaux was issued a flash citation and ordered to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division on July 24th at 1230 Hours to answer to the multiple charges listed above relating to this incident. Furneaux was released to the Rutland Regional Medical Center for medical treatment.

Furneaux's vehicle was towed from the scene, the license plates were seized and she was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for speed with a fine of $724.00.

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**PRESS RELEASE**

INCIDENT: 23RUC002783

DATE: 06/17/2023 @ 0055 Hours

LOCATION: Strong's Avenue / River Street - Rutland City, VT

ARRESTING OFFICER: Deputy First Class Gregory Ricketts - Rutland County Sheriff's Department


DEFENDANT: Tyler J. Jaworski

AGE: 34

CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, VT

CHARGES: (DLS) Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Criminally Suspended Driver's License - Title 23 VSA 674


DESCRIPTION: On the above date and time, Deputy 1/C Ricketts conducted a traffic stop in Rutland City after observing a pickup truck operating on Strong's Avenue with no headlights or taillights illuminated. The operator was identified as Tyler J. Jaworski of Danby, VT. A records check of Jaworski revealed that his driver's license is under criminal suspension. Jaworski was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rutland City Police Department for processing. Jaworski was later released on a citation to appear at the Rutland Superior Court - Criminal Division to answer to the charge of Criminal DLS. Jaworski's vehicle was towed from the scene and the license plates were removed and seized.

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PRESS RELEASE
Incident 23RUC001259
Date: 03/17/23 1459 hours
Location: Sutherland Falls/Library, Proctor VT

Agencies:
Rutland County Sheriff’s Office
Proctor Fire Department
Vermont State Police
Rutland Town Police Dept.
Rutland Town Fire Dept.
Pittsford Fire Dept.
Rutland City Fire Dept. – Water rescue
Regional Ambulance
Green Mountain Power

Description:
On the above date and time, Deputies were dispatched to the area of Sutherland Falls for a report of multiple juveniles stranded on the rocks in the river by the dam. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the individuals were below the dam, at the top of the falls, and that one of the juveniles was in the water.
Due to the efforts and coordination of the above agencies, all individuals were able to be extracted back to safety at approximately 1532 hours.
All parties were checked for injuries on scene and were able to depart with family members.

We would like to thank all those that assisted in making this best possible outcome succeed. The teamwork and cooperation between so many agencies was outstanding.

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Due to staffing shortages, our last day of doing appointments for IdentoGo backgrounds will be Wednesday June 15, 2022. These appointments include TSA Pre-Check, HAZMAT, TWIC, and Birth Certify. We are hoping this closure is temporary. Thank you for your understanding.

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**** WE ARE HIRING ***

The Rutland County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for Part-Time and Full-Time Dispatchers.

We offer competitive pay and health benefit package for full-time employees.

We offer flexible hours and you must able to work nights, holiday's and weekends.

If you would like to apply, please come into our office to fill out an application or download it from our website at www.RutlandSheriff.net
If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Coffin at 802-775-8002 Ext 12 or by email at Jennifer.Coffin@Vermont.Gov

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***Effective Immediately ***

We resumed doing Civilian Fingerprinting on March 1, 2022.

With the re-opening, there will be certain restrictions.

- Children and spouses / Friends, will no longer be allowed to accompany you into the building. Only one person at a time.

- All fingerprinting will be done by appointment only. We will not be taking walk-ins.

- Please call to make an appointment 802-775-8002

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we resume our operations.

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***Effective Immediately 11/17/2021***

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Rutland County, we will no longer be doing fingerprints until further notice.

This is to include Civilian, TSA Pre-Check, Hazmat, TWIC, Birth Certify, and passport pictures.

Thank you and stay safe!

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