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Morristown residents on edge as police investigate suspicious death of 76-year-old
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - Questions are swirling around Morristown after police say they are investigating the suspicious death of a 76-year-old resident in his home early Wednesday. Police say they responded around 6:30 a.m. to 813 Elmore Street to check on Richard Cote, 76, but that when they arrived, officers...
Worcester man arrested after hatchet assault
WORCESTER — Worcester Police arrested a man in connection with a violent hatchet attack that took place on Jefferson Street last week. Authorities responded to a call on July 20 at approximately 11:52 p.m., reporting an assault on Ward Street. Upon arrival, officers found a victim with a severe...
Man faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont authorities arrested a Massachusetts man on Thursday afternoon following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug distribution in Washington County. Rafael Santos, 37, from Springfield, was taken into custody by the Vermont Drug Task Force in collaboration with the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 1159 Ripley Road.
Worcester police arrest two teens, recover stolen moped
WORCESTER — Two teenage boys were arrested early Friday morning on charges of armed robbery and assault after allegedly stealing a moped at gunpoint, authorities said. Worcester Police officers responded to a reported carjacking around 2:30 a.m. on July 26 in the area of Hooper Street. The victims, also...
Cambridge burglary suspect arrested, due in court
CAMBRIDGE — Vermont State Police arrested a man early Friday morning in connection with a burglary at a local power equipment store after a thorough investigation led to his identification. Authorities responded to Pro Power on Old Rt 15 after a report of a break-in on July 25. The...
Morristown police say no public threat amid Elmore Street investigation
MORRISTOWN — The Morristown Police Department is conducting an active investigation on Elmore Street, authorities announced today. Despite the ongoing police activity, officials have stated there is no threat to the public. Residents may notice an increased and prolonged police presence in the area as officers continue their work.
Health officials stress the importance of knowing how to swim after child drowning accident in Bennington
STOWE, Vt. — Last Friday in Bennington, a 9-year-oldaccidentally drowned at a summer camp. Health officials in both Vermont and Northern New York are stressing the importance of knowing how to swim. According to the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont averages nine drowning deaths per year. So far in...
Worcester man arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine
WORCESTER — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Worcester man on charges of drug trafficking and operating a vehicle with a revoked license and expired registration, police said. Wilberto Negron, 49, was pulled over at approximately 6:35 p.m. on July 23 after officers noticed he...
Burglars steal chainsaws, cash from Cambridge business
CAMBRIDGE — An early morning burglary at Pro Power left the business without several chainsaws and a small safe full of cash, Vermont State Police reported. Authorities were called to the scene at 286 Old Rt 15 at about 6 a.m. after the owner, Adam Porter of Milton, discovered the front door glass smashed and the items missing.
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