By VDC staff

Vermont law enforcement agencies reported a series of arrests over the past week involving allegations of impaired driving, vehicle theft, burglary and possession of stolen property in several communities across the state.

In Lamoille County, Vermont State Police arrested Hunter Tallman, 26, of Waterville, early Dec. 24 following a reported hit-and-run in Johnson. Police said troopers were notified shortly after midnight that a Chevrolet pickup truck involved in the crash was traveling toward Waterville.

Troopers later observed a white Chevrolet pickup performing donuts at the intersection of Vermont Route 109 and Hogback Road. After initiating a traffic stop, officers identified Tallman as the driver and determined his license was criminally suspended. Police said Tallman displayed signs of impairment and was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Investigators also learned Tallman was under court-ordered conditions prohibiting him from operating a motor vehicle with alcohol in his system. He was processed at the Morristown Police Department and released with a citation to appear in Lamoille County Superior Court on Jan. 7, 2026.

Tallman faces charges including DUI refusal, violation of conditions of release, and criminal driving with a suspended license. Court records indicate he has also faced prior charges including aggravated domestic assault with a weapon, burglary, assault and robbery, criminal threatening, grand larceny, and unlawful trespass.

In Addison County, Scott Tower, 29, who is listed as transient, was arrested Dec. 23 following a reported motor vehicle theft in New Haven.

Vermont State Police said troopers identified Tower as a suspect and later located him at a residence on John Graham Court in Middlebury. Authorities confirmed Tower had an outstanding arrest warrant related to multiple charges, including aggravated domestic assault with a weapon, burglary of an occupied dwelling, assault and robbery, and criminal threatening.

Tower was taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing before being lodged at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. He was held on $25,000 bail and ordered to appear in Addison County Superior Court on Dec. 24.

In Bennington County, Haley Batchelder, 47, of Manchester, was cited for driving under the influence after Vermont State Police received a report of a possibly impaired driver in Pownal on Dec. 23.

Troopers located the vehicle on South Street in Bennington and conducted a traffic stop after observing multiple violations. Batchelder was taken into custody and later released on a citation. She is scheduled to appear in court to answer a charge of DUI, third offense.

In Windsor County, Ashley Osmer, 38, of Bethel, has been charged in connection with the theft of two desktop computers from the Bethel Town Library.

According to Vermont State Police, the theft occurred Oct. 6. Both computers have since been recovered, and investigators identified Osmer as a suspect. She is charged with two counts of possession of stolen property and is scheduled to appear in Windsor County Superior Court on Feb. 17, 2026.

In Grand Isle County, authorities arrested Kevin Manning, 30, of South Hero, following an investigation into multiple package thefts.

On Dec. 24, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Lake Drive after receiving numerous complaints of stolen deliveries. Several stolen items were recovered during the search, including items not yet reported missing.

Manning was taken into custody and later released on a citation to appear in Grand Isle District Court on Jan. 22, 2026. The investigation involved assistance from Vermont State Police, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Wardens, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Anyone who believes they may have been the victim of package theft is encouraged to contact the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department.