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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hinesburg Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Williston, VT — Ryan S. Orvis, 47 of Hinesburg, was taken into custody by detectives from the Chittenden County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit, the Williston Police Department Detective Division, and the Hinesburg Police Department following an investigation into multiple crimes throughout Chittenden County.

As a result of the investigation, Orvis has been charged with:

· Burglary

· Grand Larceny

· Receiving Stolen Property

· Retail Theft

Investigators allege that Orvis is connected to multiple criminal incidents that occurred throughout the county. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as investigators continue to review evidence.

Following his arrest, Orvis was lodged at the Northwest Correctional Center and is being held on $2,500 bail.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact the Chittenden County Sheriff's Office at (802) 863-4341.

The Vermont State Police has responded to three suspected drowning incidents in the past 24 hours. VSP reminds the public that state waterways are running high and have strong currents following recent thunderstorms and rainy weather. People should be mindful of conditions and take precautions before entering any body of water, including checking water levels, flow rates, weather forecasts and the potential for underwater obstacles; using a buddy system; and always swimming sober.

For more information about swimming safely in natural environments, we have included a link in the comments to a resource from the American Red Cross.

This guy is stealing packages off porches! Beware! Police report has been filed

Found Dog / Seeking Information
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Incident 26BU012204

On June 8, 2026, a female tan dog was found near Riverside Ave and Intervale Ave in Burlington. The dog appears to be a small pug and was wearing a pink collar but had no tags and was not microchipped.

We are looking for help in identifying the owners. If you are the owner or have any information, please call (802) 658-2700 and press 9 to speak with dispatch.

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/362/Animal-Control-Information

In addition to what is laid out in the attached media releases, BPD responded to the area of Shelburne Street and Locust Street at approximately 2:45 AM for multiple reports of gun fire. Officers were in the area quickly but were unable to identify a ballistic crime scene or eyewitnesses. 

Anyone with information about the gun fire incident, to include relevant ambient video footage, is asked to contact Officer Victor Montalvo.

A local high school teacher is partnering with Fletcher Free Library to offer a free college essay workshop for current high school juniors this Thursday May 21stat 7pm on Zoom.

The best time to write the college essay is over the summer, and this workshop will help you do just that!

Sign up at https://fletcherfree.libcal.com/calendar/21587/essayworkshop

http://vtstatepolice.blogspot.com/2026/05/st-johnsbury-barracks-runaway-juvenile.html
JUVENILE: Olivia Champagne                                               
AGE: 15
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burke, VT
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 05/09/2026, at approximately 1755 hours, Vermont Troopers were notified of a runaway juvenile on US Route 5 in the town of Burke, VT. Investigation revealed that Olivia Champagne (15) left her residence without permission. Champagne was picked up and brought to Danville, VT by an unknown individual. A clothing description of what Champagne was wearing is a white hoodie, grey leggings, "cranberry jordans," and a bright orange pocketbook. A photo of Champagne is attached. Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.