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

Negligent Operation Arrest-Vernon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/21/2025 11:32 AM

Incident:25WHC005490
Date: 11/21/2025
Location:Fort Bridgman Road
Investigating Deputy:Richard Levesque
Assisting Deputy:Thomas Raymond

Accused:Matthew L. Dix
Age: 50
City & State of Residence: Winchester, NH

Charges:Negligent Operation

Description: On the above date and time, Deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office was on scheduled patrol the town of Vernon when he observed a moving violation. As the Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the operator accelerated rapidly and began passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was eventually stopped behind a nearby factory. The operator was identified as 50 year old Matthew L. Dix of Winchester, NH. Dix was taken into custody without further incident and was brought to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Dix was cited to appear in Windham County Superior Court at a later date.

Court Date: 01/06/2026
Bail:None

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Negligent Operation Arrest-Vernon