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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.
Judge declares mistrial in case of Vermont sheriff accused of kicking inmate
NORTH HERO, Vt. (AP) — A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury deadlocked in the case of a Vermont sheriff accused of kicking an inmate. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore was charged with simple assault for kicking a shackled inmate in 2022 when he was a captain with the department. The jury on Wednesday spent four hours deliberating before telling the judge it could not reach a unanimous decision.
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...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
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...
Waitsfield woman arrested for second DUI, driving with suspended license and active warrant
BETHEL — A Waitsfield woman was arrested on multiple charges including suspicion of a second DUI after Vermont State Police responded to a call about a vehicle off the road on Whittier Rd. in Bethel on July 24. Meredith Marble, 41, was identified as the driver when authorities arrived...
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...
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