By Guy Page
Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer, 39, is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges tied to numerous reported incidents of sexual misconduct following a monthslong investigation by the Vermont State Police.
State police say Palmer was taken into custody Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing, according to state police. He was ordered released on conditions, including a nightly curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and is scheduled to be arraigned at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Rutland.
Palmer is charged with two counts each of lewd and lascivious conduct, solicitation of prostitution, aggravated stalking with a weapon, obstruction of justice, inciting a felony, and accessory before the fact.
The investigation began in July 2025 after Vermont State Police received numerous anonymous tips through the Vermont Tip Line alleging possible misconduct related to the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, including its finances and management of funds. Detectives from the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations outside the local area were assigned to the case to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
As the investigation progressed, additional anonymous tips alleged sexual misconduct by Palmer. State police said they later identified several victims who provided statements and evidence supporting those allegations. The Vermont State Police worked closely with special counsel from the Bennington County State’s Attorney’s Office during the investigation.
State police said the investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information that could assist detectives is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Derby at 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips also may be submitted through the Vermont State Police website.
Police said they are unable to comment further at this time. An affidavit of probable cause will be filed with the court and made public following Palmer’s arraignment.
This news story broke today first on the Vermont News First Facebook page of reporter Mike Donoghue. Details were confirmed in a press release this afternoon by Vermont State Police.
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Looks like they arrested a real police officer this time and not one who pretends to be one a few weeks ago. The smell of Epstein is in the air in Vermont.
But are not Sex workers legal in Vermont? You can feel the irony.
Sad situation, sex is not love. People are looking for love and acceptance, and this is not it. There is also someone who is on the prowl, deceiving many.
People may disagree, while they at the same time check their horoscope, have their palm read and go to their coven meeting, so there is that.
The people he deals with in crime, drugs and other sordid things are suffering the same. We’re all in the same boat, truly.