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Three arrested in Putney traffic stop for stolen property, obstruction
PUTNEY — Vermont State Police arrested three individuals on various charges, including possession of stolen property and obstruction of justice, following a traffic stop in Putney on June 2. At 11:27 a.m., a trooper from the Westminster Barracks pulled over a vehicle on Old Route 5 South after noting...
Reward offered for identity of person who left puppy in Vt. dumpster
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on who left a puppy in a dumpster in Brattleboro. The dog later died. “Please don’t throw it away. You know he was alive and he deserved a fighting...
TT rolls over on Route 9 in Marlborough
TYPE OF EVENT(S): Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash. LOCATION OF EVENT(S): Vermont Route 9 East in Marlboro near Butterfield Road. INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Inspector Hammond and Inspector Tingle. SUMMARY: On July 24, 2024, at approximately 7:33 a.m., the DMV was notified of a tractor trailer that had rolled over onto its side...
Chesterfield police crack down on speeding, issue citations during early patrol
CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield police took to Route 9 this morning in a concerted effort to crack down on traffic violations, particularly speeding, during a high visibility enforcement patrol. From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., officers stopped a total of 31 vehicles. The operation resulted in 14 citations and one...
Londonderry man charged with domestic assault, property damage
LONDONDERRY — A domestic dispute in Londonderry led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man on charges of first-degree aggravated domestic assault and unlawful mischief, according to Vermont State Police. Troopers were called to the scene at a residence in Londonderry on July 23 at around 7:11 p.m. after...
Brattleboro police seek witnesses after bicyclist found injured
BRATTLEBORO — A bicyclist with significant facial injuries was discovered by a motorist on Cotton Mill Hill on Friday morning, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The Brattleboro Police Department reported that the injured party was found at about 8:34 a.m. and was wearing a helmet at the time...
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