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North Country woman killed in two-car crash in Grand Isle
Grand Isle, VT- A two-car crash is under investigation in Grand Isle after a North Country woman died from her injuries Tuesday night. Police say a Toyota Yaris driven by Shantel Lafountain, 26, from Champlain, NY, rear-ended a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a man from Clark, NJ. Both drivers were brought to UVM Medical Center for treatment, and Lafountain died at the hospital. The New Jersey man suffered minor injuries.
75-Year-Old Vermont Man Cited for Alleged Assault on New York Resident in Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident in South Hero, Vermont, led to a 75-year-old man being cited for assaulting a 20-year-old, according to reports from authorities. Vermont State Police responded to a call at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Saturday, with the confrontation taking place on Route 2 by Ferry Road. A statement from VSP detailed that the elderly individual, identified as Jack Deforge from Grand Isle, stepped out of his vehicle and physically assaulted Ryan Recore, who hails from Plattsburgh, New York.
Milton police log: July 12-18
US Route 7 South - 9:32 p.m. While on patrol, Officer Flynn made contact with a suspicious vehicle at a local business after hours. The operator advised they were looking at cars with their child, but would head home. Saturday, July 13:. River St.-5:12 a.m. Officer Flynn was dispatched to...
Peru woman charged as major drug trafficker in Clinton Co.
PLATTSBURGH | With a number of indictments now pending against her, a Peru woman has been charged with operating as a major drug trafficker behind the sale of more than $75,000 worth of drugs in just six months. Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie announced the two new indictments against...
Former CVPH employee Robert Thibodeau back in court on weapons charges
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The former CVPH employee accused of making threats against the hospital was back in court on Monday. Robert Thibodeau, 53, was in Clinton County Court for a status conference. The Plattsburgh man is facing 11 charges, including a variety of criminal weapon and ammunition possession charges.
Elderly driver pleads for help finding missing service dog
Law enforcement and community members have been searching for Pup in the area of the CVPH ER as his owner emotionally pleaded for his dog’s safe return Tuesday afternoon. — PLATTSBURGH | A Cadyville man is hoping the community will help reunite him with his missing service dog.
Milton police seek to identify ATV, mini bike operators linked to trespassing, unsafe driving
MILTON — The Milton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify individuals operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and mini bike involved in multiple incidents over the past two nights. The operators were last seen on Woodcrest Circle and have allegedly trespassed on private property and engaged...
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