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Operation Precision Valley in Springfield, VT Arrest Sweep for Illegal Drug Trafficking
Operation Precision Valley in Springfield, VT Arrest Sweep for Illegal Drug Trafficking
Springfield, VT – 06/19/13 – Today, June 19, 2013, Operation Precision Valley conducted an arrest sweep in Springfield, VT targeting 36 defendants for the distribution and sale of illicit drugs, along with several other criminal offenses.
Operation Precision Valley is the culmination of a six month long investigation by the Vermont Drug Task Force.
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships with municipal and county governments, we are able to improve Vermont’s safety by deterring the epidemic abuse of illicit drugs, that is driving crime and destroying the lives of too many of our neighbors,” said Colonel Tom L’Esperance, director of the Vermont State Police.
“The success of this operation is a step forward for the town of Springfield and Windsor County in its fight with drugs and crime in our community,” said Chief Douglas Johnston, Springfield Police Department.
“I feel very strongly about the opiate epidemic in Vermont,” Public safety Commissioner Keith Flynn. “There isn’t a Vermonter that doesn’t know someone that is addicted to opiates or who has had their home or property broken into by someone who is addicted. This is a problem in Vermont that we must solve through enforcement and treatment.”
At the time of this release, Operation Precision Valley arrested 33 defendants; three are out-of-state and investigators will be pursing arrest warrants for those individuals.
Today’s arrestees were transported to either the Rockingham Barracks or Springfield Police Department. Once processing was complete, defendants were taken directly to the Windsor County Courthouse for arraignment. Defendants are still being arraigned, at the time of this release. The Attorney General’s Office will be seeking bail at arraignment; defendants that are lodged are likely to be taken to the Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) in Springfield. If convicted, each person faces between five and 20 years in prison.
Residential search warrants were executed at 77 Mt. Vernon Street in Springfield and at Trailside Condos at Okemo in Ludlow. A list of items seized have not yet been completed.
See the attached list for each of the defendant information, including their name, date of birth, hometown, offenses, lodging status. Those listed in red were not arrested today. Mug shots will be released as they become available. When more information becomes available an update will be released.
No one was injured as a result of today’s operation.
Agency Contact Information:
Vermont Drug Task Force, 802-241-5360
Springfield Police Department, 802-885-2113
Windsor County Sheriff, 802-457-5211
Windham County Sheriffs, 802-365-4941
Vermont Attorney General’s Office, 802-828-3171
Vermont State Police, Colonel Tom L’Esperance, 802-241-5000
Ludlow Police Department, 413-583-8305
Chester Police Department, 802-875-2035
Hartford Police Department, 802-295-9425
Bellows Falls Police Department, 802-463-1234
Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, 802-775-8002
Drug Enforcement Administration, 617-557-2138
Homeland Security Investigations, 202-282-8000
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 802-863-6316
US Marshals Service, 802-951-6271
US Customs and Border Protection, 518-324-5200
# # #Vermont Drug Task Force, 802-241-5360
Springfield Police Department, 802-885-2113
Windsor County Sheriff, 802-457-5211
Windham County Sheriffs, 802-365-4941
Vermont Attorney General’s Office, 802-828-3171
Vermont State Police, Colonel Tom L’Esperance, 802-241-5000
Ludlow Police Department, 413-583-8305
Chester Police Department, 802-875-2035
Hartford Police Department, 802-295-9425
Bellows Falls Police Department, 802-463-1234
Rutland County Sheriff’s Department, 802-775-8002
Drug Enforcement Administration, 617-557-2138
Homeland Security Investigations, 202-282-8000
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 802-863-6316
US Marshals Service, 802-951-6271
US Customs and Border Protection, 518-324-5200
List of Defendants, with Date of Birth, Hometown and Charges
William Aviles 5/6/1977 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Cocaine
Jill Beaudry 1/6/1985 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Sale of Crack Cocaine
Chelsea Bemis 4/1/1990 Springfield, VT 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felon
Rosaelia Bensley 6/5/1991 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Regulated Narcotics
Amanda Bernier 10/31/1987 Springfield, VT 4x Sale of Crack Cocaine 2x Sale of Heroing 1x Accessory to the Sale of Heroin
Corey Betit 2/27/1990 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin
Patrick Black 5/27/1981 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin
Natausha Bourquin 4/19/1991 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Regulated Narcotics 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felony
Amy Cole 10/14/1979 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Accessory to Sale of Heroin
Jamie Daniels 7/6/1987 Springfield, VT 1x Accessory to Sale of Cocaine
Julie Dexter 4/13/1990 Springfield, VT 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felony
Melissa DiMartino 7/5/1975 Chester, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Sale of Regulated Narcotics
Leslie Hall 9/5/1983 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Crack Cocaine
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Anthony Mack 9/26/1994 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Regulated Narcotics
April Melendy 6/11/1993 Hartford, Vt 1x Accessory to Sale of Cocaine
Joseph Morin 12/18/1982 Springfield, VT 3x Sale of Regulated Narcotics
Joseph Atkinson 8/14/1994 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Cocaine
Matthew Neathawk 1/27/1988 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 2x Accessory to Sale of Heroin
Tammy Garceau 7/23/1975 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Regualted Narcotics
Candace Patterson 6/30/1965 Springfield, VT 2x Sale of Cocaine 1x Manufacture of Regualated Drug
Nichoals Putnam 8/2/1984 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Sale of Regulated Narcotics
Rachel Quirion 9/2/1984 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Sale of Cocaine
Danielle Stankavich 7/31/1986 Weathersfield, VT 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felony
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Victoria Thompson 8/23/1993 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Cocaine
Marie Townes 3/17/1984 Springfield, VT 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felony
Amber White 8/22/1992 Springfield, VT 2x Sale of Heroin 1x Accessory to Sale of Heroin
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Richard Torruellas 12/2/1994 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Heroin 2x Accessory to Sale of Heroin 1x Accessory to Sale of Cocaine Elvin Gonzalez 5/15/1977 NEW JERSEY 3x Sale of Heroin Francesco Escribano 8/21/1982 NEW JERSEY 3x Sale of Heroin 2x Sale of Crack Cocaine 1x Aiding in the Commission of a Felony Daniel Morales 5/27/1995 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Heroin 1x Sale of Cocaine 1x Accessory to Sale of Cocaine Jesse Emerson 1/10/1980 Springfield, VT 1x Sale of Cocaine 1x Accessory to Sale of Heroin Joseph Atkinson 8/14/1994 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Cocaine Anthony Figheroa 10/11/1994 NEW JERSEY 3x Sale of Heroin Daniel Ramos 7/10/1991 NEW JERSEY 1x Sale of Cocaine |
Sweep targets drug dealers in Springfield Posted: Jun 19, 2013 10:31 AM EDT Updated: Jun 19, 2013 2:41 PM EDT By Jennifer Reading SPRINGFIELD, Vt. - A big drug sweep in Springfield this morning targeted drug dealers. Vermont State Police say more than 100 officers are taking part in what they're calling "Operation Precision Valley." They expect to take multiple suspected dealers into custody for distributing and selling illegal drugs-- all part of a larger effort to combat the growing drug problem in the state. Jennifer Reading is in Springfield following that sweep, and she'll have more on that story tonight on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m. Click here for the list of defendants and the charges against them. Those listed in red were not arrested Wednesday. Police to discuss large drug arrest sweep in Springfield Jun. 19, 2013 10:57 AM Written by Associated Press Burlington Free Press SPRINGFIELD — Vermont State Police are planning to talk about a “large” drug arrest sweep in Springfield. A news conference has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Springfield Fire Department. Representatives from the state attorney general’s office, Department of Public Safety, Windsor County Sheriff’s Department and others are scheduled to attend. Col. Tom L’Esperance of the state police said the agency is pleased to be coordinating with multiple law enforcement-agencies to combat the growing drug problem in Vermont.
I'm glad the state police finally stepped in and are doing something about this problem,i think it's time for our chief of police and town manager to step down and get some new leadership in to this town,some fresh blood from out of town.
ReplyDelete16 agencies listed as being involved in a 6 month investigation, and you think the state police single handedly investigated and caught every single one involved. Get your head out of the sand, this was a joint sweep with 16 agencies involved, not one.
DeletePeople only look at pictures these days. 12:28 looked at the picture at the top of the article and figured he had all the answers based on the headline and the picture.
DeleteAm I right 12:28?
they would not no nothing if it was not 4 me but u guys back stab me get what they want sorry to all the people in jail at less some put money in hand
Deleten the doctor should get looked in to too because they give people them and they get them addicted
Deletewhy is this town n drugs theres nothing here look at half the town its old n need new up grade people should not get upset when there drugs because no body put a gun to your head and say it ya it suck but life suck jail not good no matter what u did but if u touch lil kids u shoud go to jail a long time i got raped i got herpes n the guy still live in this town i did not ask 4 none of it ya i some time do drugs to 4 get stuff ya i need help but who i cant get in a relasonship i have herpes nobody will date me so im going to be alone n im 21 had herpes ever since the age of 12
DeleteWho isn't involved in the Springfield drug ring?
ReplyDeleteME!
ReplyDeleteNice to see Corey Betit has been abiding by his 24 hour home arrest. NOT!
Are they all going to appear before the bleeding heart judge who keeps letting Corey Betit out? She should be help responsible for his actions at this point!
ReplyDeleteWhen someone gets charged as many times as Mr. Betit and keeps getting released, it's pretty clear that he is being used as an informant, which then creates special problems once he goes to jail and must be protected. Who is assigned to supervise his house arrest? The judge? The prosecutor? Not DOC. Probably no one.
DeleteLooks like Springfield is "on the move" again. LOL
ReplyDeleteCleaning up the streets? Yes it is "On The Move," towards a healthier, safer community. You dont like it? Pack up and ship out!
DeleteMocking people who are trying to make change is absolutely rediculous especially if you live in the town of Springfield, probably just sitting at home watching the Price is Right every morning.
@Anonymous 4:19 UGH I hope they all go before Judge Eaton and not the bleeding heart Hayes. Eaton will read them the riot act. Hayes will let them go and give them a box of cookies on the way out.
ReplyDeleteEaton is also weak on time, But with Bobby Sands prosecuting for spitting on the Sidewalk, and the VT Dept of Corrections basically putting them on the street because they are "non-violent" offenders they probably were out before the Press Conference even hit the airwaves.
Deleteall they just did was warn the big guys,,, get rid of your stash quick...SMH
ReplyDeleteI swear I have changd, I jst had a baby, and it meens the world to me.
ReplyDeletegiggling
DeleteNevermind them Corey, you're a good dude.. Let em talk..
DeleteStay classy springfield.
ReplyDeletebahahaha! I am from Springfield and I felt like this was my high school year book..
DeleteAnyone who's child means the world to them doesn't refer to their kid as "it"
ReplyDeleteWhy did they have to have the helicopters? Looked like a chance to use alot of toys.
ReplyDeletehahahaha, there is always one that has to criticize. You probably would have been the first to complain if someone was able to run away and hide because there wasn't a helicopter.
DeleteAnon @ 8:40 PM - you didn't seriously think that was Corey, did you?
ReplyDeleteGreat job, clean em up.
ReplyDeleteI have witnessed what I believe was a transaction.
In the new health parking lot next to the foot bridge.
New black car, NY license and dark windows. Playing load
boom boom music, when I walked along side of it they quickly turned the music off. Just what were they doing there ? Getting health care ?? Did not have my cell phone......would have called
Other time was in the PU Bank parking lot. Those guys were real Bozo's.
William Aviles is a repreat offender. He was arrested on October 2012 at the Chester home of Eric Hale and Kaleena Smith and the raid netted over $30,000 in hard drugs in addition to the arrests of our homie William Aviles AND 7 other drug terrorists. Seems he is out on $50,000 cash bail. I SUGGEST WE CONFISCATE THE BAIL MONIES TO PAY FOR THE RAID AND JAIL AVILES AS A EMENY COMBATANT WITH THE INTENT TO POISON AMERICANS.
ReplyDeleteRef: http://www.vermonttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/RH/20121004/NEWS02/710049901
William's arrest is the most upsetting of all of them because he was brought here by someone who should be part of the solution, not part of the problem. It is very disappointing...
DeleteHow about zach mcneil who gets nailed in 2010 then gets out and is back to dealing claiming he's got a legit job? Ya right you're home all the time yet have cash? Worst part is he has someone elses woman and kid mixed up in it. Poor girl and her kid deserve a better life then that.
ReplyDeleteSome of these arrests were based on alleged sales that took place months ago. I guess the police didn't think the sellers were big public safety threats - until they could announce a "sweep". And then the sellers are almost all back on the streets again. Nutso.
ReplyDeleteSO...what this really means is 33 new drug related jobs have now opened! Wait in the time I took to finish this sentence those positions were already filled. What this really means is....33 people incarcerated for an average of, lets low ball here 4 years is 3.9 million in incarceration costs...add to that hmm foster care for the kids they leave behind...lets assume low here too...1 kid per adult arrested, at hmm I figure at least 13k per child in the system per year which is also low...$429,000 per year times 4 = 1.7 million. NOW investigation costs hmm I really don't want to look it up lets say a cool million. We will leave out recidivism costs because there is NO REHABILITATION IN PRISON, so most of these folks are going back AND a huge percentage of the kids left behind are going to be guaranteed their time in prison by stats alone. PLUS with no job skill and no income upon release YEP social welfare programs for all of them...
ReplyDeleteEstimated (low estimate) costs = $6,600,000
Actual effect on users and addicts fueling the demand and the root cause of these people getting arrested = NOTHING
The war on drugs has long been lost accept it.
Legalize all of this crap and spend 1/10th as much on rehab which has a much higher rate of success than incarceration, and criminalization of drugs.
The violence ENDS OVERNIGHT...ask the Mexicans if they would like the 120,000 friends, family relatives and neighbors who have been killed in this failed drug war back.
It worked in Portugal…drug use went DOWN look it up.
OVER 5000 CHILD PORNOGRAPHERS/CHILD MOLESTERS/RATS AND INFORMATES FOR THE COPS/DRUG USERS/DRUG DEALERS AROUND ADDISON COUNTY,VERMONT.
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