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CRIME & SAFETY
Police identify Barre man killed in I-89 head-on crash
Authorities have released the name of the man who died Wednesday evening in a head-on crash on Interstate 89 South in Montpelier. Jason Ball, 50, of Barre was driving north on I-89, near Exit 8, shortly after 7:30 that evening. Vermont State Police say he crossed the highway median in his car and struck a southbound sport utility vehicle. Ball was not wearing a seat belt; he died at the scene.
Vermont State Police Log: Domestic assault suspect flees police
ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police late last week cited a Whiting man for an alleged sexual assault earlier in the month. Troopers on June 28 cited 20-year-old Carson Bertrand for sexual assault. State police detectives on June 10 began investigating an incident that occurred on June 4. Police said they determined that Bertrand engaged in nonconsensual sexual contact with an adult victim.
Man wanted for allegedly dragging officer now wanted by Vt. police in separate case
WASHINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A man wanted by Colchester police for allegedly dragging an officer with a car is now also wanted by Vermont State Police in a separate incident where he is accused of leaving the scene of an accident and almost hitting a police cruiser. Andrew Brace,...
Vt. police search for suspect who left the scene of accident
WASHINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police are asking for help looking for a suspect who left the scene of an accident. Police say just before 10 a.m. Sunday morning, they received a report of a car on Tilton Rd in Washington, where both people in the car were allegedly experiencing an overdose.
New Vt. public safety laws crack down on retail, car thefts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Some new laws aimed at making Vermonters safer hit the books on July 1. They include protections for car owners and increased penalties for retail thieves. After growing concerns over the last few years about retail theft throughout the state, lawmakers made changes to deter repeat...
WTSA NEWS FOR MONDAY JULY 1st 2024
The Vermont State Police are investigating a serious injury to a line worker in Arlington, Vt. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday when Jonathan Abner, 44, from Ohio, came into contact with an energized power line while on duty. Abner sustained burns and other serious injuries. He was transported to a hospital in Boston and is currently in critical but stable condition. Abner works for Northline Utilities, a company contracted by Green Mountain Power. Authorities do not suspect foul play but have notified Vermont’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Randolph McDonald’s hit by early morning burglary
RANDOLPH — Troopers from the Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks responded to a burglary at a local McDonald’s restaurant Monday morning. The incident occurred at the fast-food establishment located at approximately 7:02 a.m., when an employee noticed a disturbance inside the building and promptly called 911. Upon arrival,...
Abducted North Carolina child found safe in Berlin, suspect in custody
BERLIN — A child abducted from North Carolina was found safe in Berlin last night, officials reported. The Berlin Police Department assisted the Norwood Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Clinton Police Department in the search for the missing child. According to authorities, the Berlin Police responded...
Rutland woman arrested for violating release conditions in Killington
KILLINGTON — A Rutland City woman was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly violating her conditions of release, Vermont State Police said. Skylar Lawder, 24, was taken into custody around 7:55 p.m. following a call to authorities regarding the breach of her release terms. State Police responded to the scene...
Man arrested for DUI after single-vehicle crash in Waitsfield
WAITSFIELD — The Vermont State Police arrested a man for driving under the influence after he crashed his car on Main Street near Old County Road on June 29. Mark Smith, 64, of Fayston, was driving a 2003 Subaru Legacy when he veered off the road into a field around 4:44 p.m. amid rainy weather and wet road conditions.
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