Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges in Peacham

Matilda Adelaide, 39, allegedly harassed victims for over a month before resisting arrest

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:41am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of metal handcuffs against a stark black background, conceptually representing the arrest of a suspect in a disorderly conduct case.A recent wave of disorderly conduct and harassment incidents in the small Vermont town of Peacham has local authorities on high alert.Peacham Today

Vermont State Police arrested a 39-year-old woman named Matilda Adelaide in Peacham, Vermont on multiple charges including aggravated disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and failure to appear. The arrest came after police received a report of an ongoing disorderly conduct incident involving Adelaide and two victims, Annette Lorraine, 65, and Richard Scholes, 80, also of Peacham.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with repeat offenders and individuals who fail to appear in court. It also raises concerns about the impact of harassment and disorderly conduct on elderly residents in small Vermont communities.

The details

According to police, Adelaide had been harassing Lorraine and Scholes for over a month before the April 2nd incident. When troopers arrived on the scene, Adelaide resisted arrest. She was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks for processing and charged with aggravated disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and failure to appear.

  • The incident occurred on April 2, 2026 around 8:50 a.m.
  • Adelaide is scheduled to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court - Criminal Division on April 3, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

The players

Matilda Adelaide

A 39-year-old resident of Peacham, Vermont who was arrested on multiple charges including aggravated disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and failure to appear.

Annette Lorraine

A 65-year-old resident of Peacham, Vermont who was allegedly harassed by Adelaide for over a month.

Richard Scholes

An 80-year-old resident of Peacham, Vermont who was allegedly harassed by Adelaide for over a month.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on April 3rd whether to allow Adelaide to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges rural communities face in dealing with repeat offenders and the need for effective interventions to address harassment and disorderly conduct, especially when the victims are elderly residents.