Bail Set at $50,000 for New Charges Against Convicted Drug Dealer

Carter has an extensive record, which includes at least 12 instances of failure to appear and four warrants for extradition due to fugitive status.

 Xavier Carter, a man with a substantial criminal background, faced an arraignment at Windham Superior Court regarding his involvement in a narcotics operation at 6 Reynolds Drive in Brattleboro. The state attorney proposed an increase in Carter's bail to $100,000, highlighting his 2019 federal conviction for heroin distribution and subsequent convictions in Vermont related to fentanyl and cocaine, along with numerous violations of probation and pretrial conditions in both Vermont and New Hampshire.

During the proceedings, the attorney brought attention to Carter's extensive record, which includes at least 12 instances of failure to appear and four warrants for extradition due to fugitive status. A notable incident in March 2024 was mentioned, where police attempted to apprehend Carter for outstanding warrants, leading to a pursuit that ended with his capture by officers. 

The drug investigation that resulted in Carter's arrest lasted several months and was focused on the hazardous conditions at 6 Reynolds Drive. This investigation led to the arrests of Courtney L. Stone, 38, and Alexis Montoya, 31, both of whom are currently held on bonds of $25,000 and $5,000, respectively. Stone is facing multiple charges related to cocaine distribution and conspiracy, while Montoya is charged with a single count of selling cocaine.

Carter's charges include conspiracy to sell cocaine, two counts of selling cocaine, possession of over one ounce of cocaine, possession of more than 100 doses of controlled substances, and criminal threatening. Detailed court documents reveal that the Southern Vermont Drug Task Force conducted controlled buys involving crack cocaine from both Carter and Stone during January and February. The investigation found that they operated from a home deemed unfit for living due to structural issues and environmental hazards.

On Monday, local authorities executed a search warrant at the problematic residence, and Carter was subsequently arrested in an Elm Street apartment where law enforcement discovered bags containing suspected crack cocaine and a significant amount of fentanyl.

Carter’s legal representation sought his release to his home in Keene, N.H., where he resides with family, citing his battle with addiction and a willingness to comply with curfew and treatment requirements if released. However, the judge denied this request due to Carter's extensive criminal history and the compelling evidence in the ongoing drug case, ultimately setting bail at $50,000.

In 2024, a plea bargain intended to settle various drug-related and disorderly conduct charges was deferred after Carter expressed non-acceptance of the charges during court. The state is continuing its investigation into the drug activities associated with the residence on Reynolds Drive, which has faced numerous complaints from community members and is currently under scrutiny for severe structural defects.

Anyone with information regarding the ongoing investigation is encouraged to reach out to the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks or submit anonymous tips online.