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Barre senior’s residence catches fire, no injuries reported
BARRE — A fire broke out at the home of an 81-year-old resident early Thursday morning, with emergency services responding to the incident. At around 7:30 a.m., the Barre Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 113 Hill St. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and flames emanating from the garage area of Coralee Walters’ home.
Man arrested for unlawful trespass in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont State Police arrested a local man on allegations of unlawful trespass after reportedly trying to break into a residence on July 4. Authorities said they received a report around 9:49 p.m. of two individuals attempting to enter a home using a ladder. The residence was expected...
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.
Newport arrested for aggravated domestic assault, faces multiple charges
NEWPORT — Montpelier Police Department arrested a man on multiple charges including aggravated domestic assault after responding to a physical altercation on July 4. At 11:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Main Street and Stone Cutter’s Way where Russell Dowland, 56, of Newport, allegedly struck his domestic partner with a hard object and engaged in a fight with others at the scene.
Brookfield police seek help identifying persons of interest in investigation
BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying several individuals related to an ongoing criminal investigation. Authorities have released images of the persons of interest and urge anyone with information to come forward. Officer Bailey of the Brookfield Police Department is handling...
Troopers arrest Barre woman after attacking family with shovel at Ferrisburgh campground
FERRISBURGH, Vt. — A woman from Barre was arrested and is facing multiple charges after she attacked her family and damaged their property at a campground in Ferrisburgh before driving away on a motorcycle, state police said. At around 9 a.m. Sunday, VSP said troopers were called to the...
Man cited for violation of release conditions in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN — Vermont State Police responded to reports of a disturbance late Friday night, leading to the citation of a local man for violating his conditions of release. Authorities arrived at the scene shortly before midnight on July 5, where they discovered Hunter Larabee, 23, allegedly causing a commotion.
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...
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...
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,...
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