By VDC staff

Ralph “Skipper” Davis II, 53, and Jessica Tewksbury, 40, both of Charlestown, NH, were arrested September 9 on Great Country Road in Charlestown, NH (across the river from Brattleboro). Davis was wanted by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department in connection with multiple home invasions, armed robbery, and drug distribution. Tewksbury was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

The following day, police executed a search warrant at Davis’s home, where they found evidence of crack cocaine manufacturing, fentanyl sales, and firearms possession by a convicted felon. Davis remains held without bail at the Sullivan County House of Corrections pending extradition to Vermont. Tewksbury was released on personal recognizance.

Chief Patrick Connors of the Charlestown Police Department and Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer credited the successful arrests to cooperation among local and state law enforcement agencies in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Woman charged with assaulting Waterbury fire chief

On September 17 in Waterbury, Vermont State Police arrested 56-year-old Estelle Wickwire after she allegedly struck Fire Chief Gary Dillon, 62, during an emergency response at a residential building on State Drive. Wickwire was lying on the floor of an elevator when first responders arrived and became aggressive during the encounter. She was taken into custody and processed at the Berlin Barracks.

Wickwire has been cited for creating other disturbances in Waterbury this month.

Motorcyclist eludes state police at 100 MPH

Vermont State Police are seeking information about a motorcyclist who fled from troopers September 17 at about 6:26 PM on Route 5 in Barton. The rider, traveling at about 100 mph, continued south onto Route 16 toward Glover. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881 or submit an anonymous tip at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.Pajama-clad elderly man helped steal car in Norwich
On September 14 around 4 AM, Vermont State Police received a report of a stolen red 2017 Honda HR-V from Sweetland Farm in Norwich. The vehicle was last seen traveling south on Route 132 and is believed to have crossed into Hanover, NH. Security footage shows what appears to be an elderly male in pajamas involved in the theft. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.