Windsor, VT – A woman was arrested following a Windsor County drug investigation that began with a vehicle crash in Hartland, leading deputies to seize more than a dozen grams of crack cocaine and fentanyl, according to authorities.
According to the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded on October 30, 2025, to Route 12 near Mace Hill Road for a reported crash. Signs of drug activity were allegedly observed, and the vehicle was seized pending a search warrant. Deputies say the search uncovered approximately 15 grams of crack cocaine and 2 grams of fentanyl.
The accused, 32-year-old Aleigha Sykes, was taken into custody on December 5 by Deputy Craig Watrous at the Springfield Police Department. Officials say Sykes was wanted on multiple charges, including trafficking fentanyl, possession of more than 2.5 grams of cocaine, DUI-drug, and negligent operation, as well as an active arrest warrant.
Sykes was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility in lieu of $60,000 bail, the sheriff’s department confirmed. She is scheduled to appear in Windsor Court on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.
Authorities thanked the Springfield Police Department for assisting with the arrest.
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