by Timothy Page
On February 2, the Vermont State Police received a call from Michael Dounetos, the Assistant Superintendent of the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. He informed them that David Orvis, a Correctional Officer, had been suspended from duty while an investigation took place.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Orvis had worked together with at least two inmates to bring illegal items, specifically tobacco, into the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. Orvis was paid electronically by the inmates for his involvement in smuggling the tobacco. Eventually, the Vermont State Police learned that Orvis had resigned from his position as a Correctional Officer with the Vermont Department of Corrections.
On May 10, Orvis met with members of the Vermont State Police at the Rutland barracks. He went through the necessary procedures and was given a citation. This citation requires him to appear in Rutland District Court – Criminal Division in Rutland, VT, on June 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
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Categories: Corrections
tobacco/// how about drugs/// just another day at the vermont zoo///
If he had brought in opioids, cocaine, xanax, xylazine or weed, would we even be reading about this now?
But with tobacco, he has crossed the line into the realm of scorned and taboo. Remember the double standard…if you are addicted to opioids, you are the victim of a disease and you are deserving of society’s empathy and taxpayer-funded support services. If your addiction is to nicotine, you are told that you have a filthy, disgusting habit and it is suggested that you dial 1-800-QUITNOW.