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West Springfield police seek help identifying Stop & Shop theft suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals who allegedly stole around $1,500 worth of over-the-counter medications from the Stop & Shop on Riverdale Street. The theft occurred on July 21 at about 8 p.m. Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects,...
Woman faces drug charges after traffic stop in Bethel
BETHEL — Vermont State Police arrested a 42-year-old Tunbridge woman for possession of cocaine during a traffic stop on May 4. Tiffany Tessier was pulled over by troopers from the Royalton Barracks at 9:43 a.m. for investigatory reasons. During the stop, troopers noted signs of drug activity, which led...
Bridgewater store catches fire one year after historic flooding
BRIDGEWATER, Vt. — The ShackletonThomas Furniture and Pottery store saw another setback over the weekend, after a fire broke out on the third floor. “We don't really know why it started. It could have been something electrical,” said Charles Shackleton, owner of the furniture-making business. He has been...
Springfield man charged with aggravated domestic assault
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man was arrested late Thursday night after police responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Furnace Street. Officers from the Chester Police Department were dispatched at approximately 11:48 p.m. on July 5, where they conducted an investigation into the incident. According to authorities,...
Pittsfield police investigate late-night stabbing
PITTSFIELD — Officers from the Pittsfield Police Department were called to Boylston Street late Saturday night following reports of a fight, which resulted in a 29-year-old man being hospitalized with multiple lacerations. The incident occurred on July 20 at around 9:42 p.m., when PPD members responded to the disturbance.
Fire at ShackletonThomas contained with no injuries, likely caused by batteries
At around 6 p.m. last Friday, fire departments across the area responded to the Bridgewater Mill following reports of an explosion and smoke rising from the rooftop of the ShackletonThomas portion of the historic building. According to Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department second assistant chief Josh Maxham, the fire started in...
Springfield inmate accused of assaulting correctional officer
SPRINGFIELD — An inmate at the Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member early Friday morning. Vermont State Police said George G. Tarbell, 40, attacked correctional officer Colby Johnson at approximately 8:15 a.m. on July 12. The nature of the assault was...
St. Albans woman charged with assault on a protected professional
WALLINGFORD — Vermont State Police arrested a 51-year-old St. Albans woman on July 21 for allegedly assaulting a protected professional at Serenity House in Wallingford. Authorities were notified of the incident and responded to the scene where they encountered Monique Teague. An investigation into the events that took place...
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