Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer appeared in Rutland County criminal court on Wednesday and was arraigned on seven charges: lewd and lascivious conduct, two counts of soliciting prostitution, two counts of aggravated stalking with a deadly weapon and two counts of obstruction of justice. Watch Vermont This Week: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-this-week/2026-01-30/in-review-immigration-ice-border-crossings-opioid-money | Vermont Public

Lewd and Lascivious Battery In March of 2024, an investigation began of alleged sexual acts with a minor. Mr. Alvarado was identified as a suspect and cooperated with detectives. Mr. Alvarado confessed to having sex with a male he met online through“Grindr”. Mr. Alvarado explained he believed the male to be 18 years old when the sex acts occurred. As the investigation continued it became clear Mr. Alvarado knew or should have reasonably known the victim was not an adult. After a search of Mr. Al