Essex County Sheriffs Department

04/03/2026

ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
PRESS RELEASE
04/02/2026

Over the Easter Holiday, The Ess*x County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting saturation patrols throughout the county. The purpose of these patrols is to stop motorists who may be driving impaired due to alcohol or other substances. Have a Happy Easter! Remember that if you are going to drink, please don't drive.

02/15/2026

Last night there were windows smashed on several vehicles, tools stolen, and catalytic converters cut off vehicles at Wheeler Pond parking area in Brunswick. Anyone that saw suspicious persons or vehicles please reach out to the Ess*x County Sheriff's Dept. @ 802-676-3500.

02/10/2026

We had some more break ins and thefts recently. Lunenburg -Bobbin Mill Rd theft and criminal mischief from a storage building Guildhall- Morin Rd Grand larceny and criminal mischief involving several pieces of equipment, Ferdinand - Grand Larceny from an enclosed trailer. Stolen batteries and tools were the primary items stolen. If you saw suspicious persons or vehicles please notify ECSD at 802-676-3500.

11/26/2025

Annual 'Buckle Up' campaign reminds drivers: Buckle up. Every trip. Every time. Nov. 26 to Nov 30. We will see you out there.

See press release below for more information.

Buckle up this Thanksgiving! Learn why wearing a seat belt is crucial for safety on the road and how Vermont is enforcing seat belt laws.

11/24/2025

Today marks 22 years since the department lost Ruby to a traffic accident. Keep her family in your thoughts today. Please buckle up when you are out on the roads. We are coming into some of our higher crash periods. We will be out conducting patrols for both occupant safety and DUI over the holidays.

10/30/2025

Anyone know the folks from the photo or the owner of this keychain? Trying to contact the owner who appears to have a good sense of humor.

09/22/2025

Did anyone see a truck parked in the entry to Neal Pond boat access last night in Lunenburg? After 2100 beside Pond Hill Rd. There was a dirt bike stolen. Thanks Please call ECSD at 802-676-3500.

09/15/2025

Nice work Deputy Thomas

A Groveton man was sentenced to a stint in federal prison on Monday for crossing the state line into the Northeast Kingdom to have s*x with a minor.

08/28/2025

Anyone in Maidstone or the surrounding area missing a red kayak? If so please call us with the information. 802-676-3500

07/09/2025

Owner Located

Anyone in Brighton know these two dogs they were running loose in Derby st. and were picked up by a neighbor. No collars. Call the S.D. at 802-676-3500.

Owner reunited.

06/23/2025

We are doing a test run for future severe heat scenarios today. We set up cooling locations where someone can get in out if the heat and access water. There are officers at each location. We currently have a person at the Brighton Fire Department, the Canaan and Concord Municipal Buildings, and the Gilman Senior Center. We will be available for a couple hours if anyone needs to come in and cool off and rehydrate.