Essex County Sheriffs Department

09/09/2026

Deputy Thomas did a great job putting together several cases. We have more charges anticipated. What I appreciate the most was the willingness of 7 of my officers and 3 from Lyndonville to put in the hours to make this happen.

A Connecticut man was ordered held on $150,000 bail on Tuesday based on allegations of significant drug crimes in Island Pond.

08/20/2026

Behind every statistic is a life lost to a 100% preventable crime. 🚓

As law enforcement patrols enforce our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, remember: driving impaired is NEVER worth the risk.

08/19/2026

Anyone traveling through Bloomfield on route 102 forget their laptop on their roof this morning? If it's yours, call the office. 802-676-3500.

08/08/2026

Look who's leading the Guildhall 250th parade! Valerie Foy with 37 years of service on the Essex County Sheriff's Department.

04/03/2026

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

Over the Easter Holiday, The Essex 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 Essex 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.