Vermont representatives call for Windsor County Sheriff to step down amid sexual misconduct charges

VT Headlines: Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer’s law enforcement certification suspended amid sexual misconduct allegations

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Windsor County sheriff’s credentials suspended amid criminal investigation

The Windsor County sheriff accused of paying women to watch sex acts has had his law enforcement certification suspended.

Vermont representatives call for Windsor County Sheriff to step down amid sexual misconduct charges

A Windsor County delegation recently sent Palmer a letter asking him to temporarily step down from his active duties.

To the editor: An open letter to Sheriff Palmer

To Sheriff Ryan Palmer: We write to you in our capacity as the elected representatives and senators of Windsor County during a moment of significant challenge for both the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department and the broader community it serves. Let it be clear from the outset that we respect the principle of due process and recognize that the legal matters currently before the court have not yet been resolved. At the same time, there are pressin…