Vermont State Police say a traffic stop in Derby on March 23, 2026, led to the arrest of 43-year-old Melissa Ofsuryk, a resident of Derby Line, on charges related to fentanyl trafficking. According to police reports, Ofsuryk was a passenger in the vehicle that was stopped by the Vermont Drug Task Force and the Vermont State Police. During the stop, law enforcement conducted a search of the vehicle, which uncovered fentanyl.
Following her arrest, Ofsuryk was detained at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport for a probation violation. She is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Criminal Division, at 1:00 PM on March 24, 2026, to respond to the allegations of trafficking fentanyl.
Police state that the charges are allegations at this stage, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case continues. The affidavits of probable cause will be accessible to the public after the arraignment. Police thank the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department for their support during the investigation. Further information has not been disclosed at this time.
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Last modified: March 23, 2026
