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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,...
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...
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