Vermont State Police say a 49-year-old man from Fairlee was arrested on December 17, 2025, following the discovery of an active warrant for his arrest. The arrest occurred at his residence after police were notified by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department regarding a crash they were investigating in Bethel earlier that day.
According to police, Ryan Cheney was taken into custody without incident. The warrant was issued in connection with a charge of Domestic Assault. Following his arrest, Cheney was transported to the Northeast Correctional Complex.
Cheney is scheduled to appear in Windsor County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 18, 2025, at 12:30 PM. He is currently held on a bail of $20,000. According to the report, all charges are allegations at this stage, and details regarding the court date and charges may change as legal proceedings advance.
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Last modified: December 19, 2025
