Vermont State Police say a 41-year-old man was arrested in Vershire on May 4, 2026, following a series of incidents that included fleeing from law enforcement. According to police reports, Patrick Southworth was initially located in a vehicle on Beaver Meadow Road while officers were responding to a dispute. Southworth was known to have active felony arrest warrants in Vermont and New Hampshire, including unlawful trespass and possession of fentanyl.
When approached by police, Southworth fled the scene, leading authorities to later find his vehicle at a different location in Vershire. A search of the vehicle uncovered fentanyl and methamphetamine. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact him, police obtained a search warrant for Southworth’s residence, which was executed on May 4 by the State Police Tactical Services Unit and other officers. He was taken into custody without incident.
Southworth is charged with several offenses, including negligent operation, eluding a police officer, resisting arrest, and possession of controlled substances. He was arraigned at the Orange County Superior Court and is being held at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility on a $50,000 bail. According to the report, court dates and charges may change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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