Vermont Bans Former Sheriff Newton

Vermont’s Criminal Justice Council has permanently barred former Addison County Sheriff Peter Newton from law enforcement, revoking his certification after he admitted he wouldn’t contest misconduct allegations tied to his 2022 arrest and subsequent guilty plea to lewd conduct and assault. His decision to forfeit his badge without contesting charges marks a rare but significant move — his name now appears in a national database, effectively ending any future law enforcement career. Newton joins a growing list of Vermont sheriffs facing disciplinary action, including temporary suspensions and revocations, highlighting a broader reckoning within the state’s law enforcement leadership. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ecb2e204bdef7e9