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1 dead, several injured after altercation in St. Johnsbury
The injured people were hospitalized and their conditions are “currently unknown,” according to Vermont State Police. Read the story on VTDigger here: 1 dead, several injured after altercation in St. Johnsbury.
Man arrested on multiple charges, including cocaine possession in Lyndon
LYNDON — A Lyndon resident was taken into custody on multiple charges following a report of a fight at a local McDonald’s, Vermont State Police said. Troopers responded at 9:34 p.m. on July 5 to the fast-food restaurant at 10 Broad St., where they observed Linden Ide, 45, attempting to flee the scene.
Peacham man charged after driving into a crowded street before local parade
Peacham, VT- A man is facing charges after driving a vehicle through a crowded street while parade preparations were underway. The incident happened around 9:00 a.m. yesterday morning on the Macks Mountain Road and Church Street area. Officers claim they responded after receiving complaints about a vehicle operated by Robert Bender, 53, from Peacham.
Vermont State Police search for missing Sutton man
SUTTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont state police are searching for a missing Sutton man. Police say they received a report that 40-year-old Eric Hackett of Sutton had not returned home Friday evening. They say he was last seen at his work on Darling Hill Rd. in Burke around 3p.m. Hackett...
Retail theft reported at St Johnsbury Ocean State Job Lot
ST JOHNSBURY — A theft was reported at the Ocean State Job Lot store on June 19 after an unknown female allegedly left the premises with a pool without paying. According to the Vermont State Police St Johnsbury Barracks, the incident occurred at around 9:24 a.m. Authorities are currently seeking information on the suspect, whose photo has been circulated in connection with the investigation.
Man escapes injury in July 4 rollover crash in Barnet
BARNET — A single-vehicle rollover crash occurred early Thursday morning on Old Silo Road, leaving a Hummer H3 with significant damage but the driver unharmed. At about 6:03 a.m., Vermont State Police responded to the scene of the accident. Jared Bradley, 43, of Concord, was driving his 2006 Hummer...
Peacham man cited for disorderly conduct during parade preparations
PEACHAM — State Police arrested a local man for disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment after he drove recklessly through a crowded area during parade preparations on July 4. Robert Bender, 53, of Peacham, was cited after witnesses reported that he maneuvered his vehicle around a stopped car, traffic cones,...
Woodbury trooper seeks hit-and-run pickup truck
WOODBURY — A hit-and-run incident involving a black Ford pickup truck and a Toyota RAV4 occurred today at around noon at the intersection of Old Town Farm Road and Route 6, according to the Woodbury Resident Trooper Office. The Ford pickup, which is believed to be lifted with large...
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