Vermont State Police say a 42-year-old Newport resident was arrested late on May 2, 2026, in a Newport abuse order violation case for allegedly violating a Temporary Relief from Abuse Order. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on US Route 5 in Derby, where authorities were alerted to a potential violation by Ryan Sheehy.
Suspect lodged after the Newport abuse order violation arrest
According to police, Sheehy was found to have contacted the individual protected by the order. Following the investigation, he was taken into custody and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing, then lodged at the Northern State Correctional Facility.
He faces charges related to the violation and is scheduled to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on May 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charges against Sheehy are allegations at this stage, and court dates may change as the case develops.
Source: Vermont State Police
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