Peter Newton
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Ex-sheriff Peter Newton gets deferred sentence
Former Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to felony lewd and lascivious conduct and a misdemeanor charge of simple assault.
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Ex-Sheriff Peter Newton pleads guilty
During the proceedings, Judge John Pacht said Newton was charged with intentionally engaging in behavior that was “open and gross” as well as “lewd and lascivious.”
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Ex-Sheriff Peter Newton pleads guilty to lewd and lascivious charge
During the proceedings, Judge John Pacht said Newton was charged with intentionally engaging in behavior that was “open and gross” as well as “lewd and lascivious.”
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Former sheriff Newton submits plea deal
A plea deal is in the works for the former Addison County sheriff accused in 2022 of sexually assaulting and unlawfully restraining a woman. Under the agreement, Peter…
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Ex-Sheriff Newton heads to trial
The criminal case against the former Addison County sheriff is heading toward trial a year after he was accused of sexually assaulting and unlawfully restraining a woman.
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Top Ten 2022: Police arrest sheriff
The hammer came down on June 28, when troopers after a months-long investigation arrested Newton on charges of felony sexual assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and domestic assault.
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Two towns ask sheriff to resign
The selectboards of at least two Addison County communities have joined the chorus of calls for Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton’s resignation in wake of his arrest last…
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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…