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Windham County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 266, Newfane, VT 05345

Criminal DLS-Vernon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE09/27/2025 10:48 PM

Incident:25WHC004607
Date: 09/23/25
Location:Rte 142 @ Bemis Rd
Investigating Deputy: David S. Gaillardetz

Accused:John D. Winter
Age:41
City & State of Residence:Brattleboro VT

Charges: Driving While Suspended-Criminally

Description: On September 23rd, 2025 at approximately 1413 hours a Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office while on patrol in the Town of Vernon conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a traffic violation.
Subsequent investigation revealed the operator identified a John D. Winter age 41 of Brattleboro VT had a criminally suspended license in the State of Vermont. Winter was placed under arrest and transported back to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Winter's was released on a criminal citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date. He was also issued a traffic ticket for operating a motor vehicle while using a cellular device.

Court Date: 10/28/25
Bail:N/A



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