Addison County sheriff
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Holmes touts experience in law enforcement
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.
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Sheriff declines to step down after his arrest
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…
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County’s Democratic legislators call on sheriff to resign
Lawmakers say legal cloud over Sheriff Newton is too dark and he must resign.
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Editorial: Newton should resign — now
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…
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State police arrest Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton
The sheriff is charged with sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and domestic assault; high bailiff calls for Newton to resign.
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Sheriff Newton says he will retire
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…
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State police investigate Sheriff Newton
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…
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Addison County sheriff defends his handling of body cam incident
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…
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Sheriff Newton is target of a complaint
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…
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Letter to the editor: Sheriff shares views about pot
I have been asked what my stance is on the proposed cannabis sales in Middlebury. Here is my public opinion. We as law enforcement wasted everyone’s time in…