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Springfield inmate accused of assaulting correctional officer
SPRINGFIELD — An inmate at the Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member early Friday morning. Vermont State Police said George G. Tarbell, 40, attacked correctional officer Colby Johnson at approximately 8:15 a.m. on July 12. The nature of the assault was...
Suspect in 2023 Lynn double homicide arrested in Londonderry
LONDONDERRY — A suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Lynn, Massachusetts, last year was arrested Thursday afternoon in Londonderry, local authorities said. Justin Alba, 25, of Lynn, was taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. following a traffic stop at the intersection of Forest Street and Moore Road.
Springfield woman charged with crack cocaine possession after rollover accident
SPRINGFIELD — A single-vehicle accident led to the arrest of a local woman on charges of crack cocaine possession late Saturday night. Jamie Zerba, the driver of the overturned vehicle, was arrested following an investigation by Springfield police officers after they responded to a report of an accident on Charlestown Road at Paddock Road at approximately 9:39 p.m.
Woman faces drug charges after traffic stop in Bethel
BETHEL — Vermont State Police arrested a 42-year-old Tunbridge woman for possession of cocaine during a traffic stop on May 4. Tiffany Tessier was pulled over by troopers from the Royalton Barracks at 9:43 a.m. for investigatory reasons. During the stop, troopers noted signs of drug activity, which led...
Jamaica State Park reports theft of trail counters
JAMAICA — Vermont State Police are investigating a larceny at Jamaica State Park where three trail counters used to monitor visitor numbers were reported stolen on July 18 at 3:08 p.m. The theft of the trail counters occurred shortly after the implementation of the Master Plan for the Hamilton...
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