A local man got violent with a probation and parole transport vehicle while being taken to jail

A local man got violent with a probation and parole transport vehicle while being taken to jail. Scott Souliere, 45, of Orleans, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in Orleans Superior Court to a felony charge of unlawful mischief and was released on conditions by Judge Lisa Warren. However, Souliere, who has eight prior criminal convictions, remains in jail. Police say Souliere was being transported to Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport on Nov. 23 when he suddenly caused over $3,000 in damage to the vehicle from the back seat. Newport Police Ofc. Cody Smith said in his report that Newport Probation and Parole officers called the police to report that Souliere damaged the state’s silver 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV used as an official transport vehicle. Souliere faces a possible sentence of up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000.00 fine if convicted.