Letter to the editor: Elmore exhibits high level of maturity and leadership

Mike is one of the most honest and genuine people I have ever met. I have never once seen Mike waver from his values in any way.

I hope you will join me in supporting Michael Elmore for Addison County sheriff in the upcoming Aug. 9 Vermont Primary election.

As spouse of a previous, long-term Sheriff, I have a very good understanding of what it takes to be successful in this role.

Holmes has the education and background to do the right thing for the citizens of Addison County.

Read about Mike Elmore and Ron Holmes, the two GOP candidates running for Addison County Sheriff

Addison County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Michael Elmore is hoping area voters on Aug. 9 will give him a big boost toward becoming sheriff.

Middlebury’s Ron Holmes learned a lot about the Addison County Sheriff’s Department during a 25-year run as a part-time deputy there.

Sheriff Peter Newton rebuffed multiple calls for his resignation, including from Addison County High Bailiff Dave Silberman, who’s limited authority includes serving in the sheriff’s stead if that person is in custody.

Lawmakers say legal cloud over Sheriff Newton is too dark and he must resign.

Sheriff Peter Newton, who was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of sexual assault, one count of domestic violence and one count of unlawful restraint, got a partial reprieve by Chittenden County Superior Court Judge John Pacht when the judge al … (read more)

The sheriff is charged with sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and domestic assault; high bailiff calls for Newton to resign.

Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton announced in an online video posted Sunday that he will not run for re-election this year and will retire from law enforcement when his term as sheriff ends next February.

The chief criminal investigator for the Vermont State Police said his agency is investigating a reported “domestic disturbance” at the Middlebury home of Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton in February.

MIDDLEBURY — At a press conference Wednesday morning called by Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton to provide his own “spin” on events relating to an “unprofessional conduct” complaint against him filed by the Brandon selectboard, and a separate complaint … (read more)

BRANDON — Elected officials in the Rutland County town of Brandon are defending their town manager from complaints lodged by Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton. And the Brandon selectboard is filing its own complaint against Newton.On Monday, the Brandon … (read more)