Windham County, VT – A California man was taken into custody in Vernon after Vermont authorities executed an active arrest warrant alleging multiple sexual abuse-related offenses, according to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the arrest occurred on January 2, 2026, after detectives located Sidney Rivers Jr., 25, of Eureka, California, at a facility on Greenway Drive in Vernon. The warrant was issued by the Superior Court of Vermont–Criminal Division (Windham Unit) for charges that include sexual assault without consent and sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult by a caretaker.
According to the department’s report, Det. Sgt. M. Checchi led the investigation, with Deputies R. Levesque and T. Raymond assisting in the arrest. Authorities said Rivers was taken into custody without incident and later lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility.
Court documents list Rivers’ bail at $100,000 cash or surety bond, with a court appearance scheduled for January 5, 2026.
The sheriff’s office said the charges stem from allegations involving the sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under Rivers’ care. He remains in custody pending arraignment.
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