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CRIME & SAFETY
1 man killed in South Hero crash
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in South Hero. It happened at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on US Route 2. Vermont State Police say Robert Goddard, 77, of Little River, South Carolina, was headed north in an SUV when he went off the road and hit a cement culvert. Troopers say Goddard died of his injuries.
Interstate 89 traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant in Milton
MILTON — Vermont State Police arrested a Milton man on an active warrant and for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 Monday evening. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle for speeding on I-89 southbound near mile marker 99 in Milton.
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To Over 8 Years For Drug Trafficking In Vermont
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that Ronald Harris, 32, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Wednesday by Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey Crawford to 100 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release. Harris had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, fentanyl, and heroin.
Pedestrian hit by truck at transfer station
TYPE OF EVENT(S): Injury crash. LOCATION OF EVENT(S): Casella transfer station East Montpelier. INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Inspector Jacobs and Lieutenant Shelp. SUMMARY: VT DMV Enforcement and Safety responded to a report of a commercial motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash with injuries at the Casella transfer station in East Montpelier. Upon arrival, Zebulon Maynard, 42 of Duxbury, VT had been transported from the scene by EMS. During the investigation it was learned that Ryan Myers, 35 of Colchester, VT, was operating a 2018 Western Star roll-off container truck and was backing into the transfer station.
Fugitive who allegedly dragged Colchester police officer from stolen vehicle behind bars
BURLINGTON — Fugitive Andrew Brace was caught and arrested yesterday, according to a July 15 press release from the U.S. Marshals Service via the U.S. Department of Justice. Police referred to Brace as “extremely dangerous,” after he eluded them several times — he’d been on the run since his first escape, during which officials say he dragged a police officer dangling from a stolen car nearly 50 feet on Conquest Circle in Colchester, at the end of June.
Burlington City Council votes put police oversight changes on November ballot
Burlington voters will decide in November whether or not to approve a charter change of more oversight of the Burlington Police Department. Monday night, Burlington City Council voted unanimously to put this police oversight initiative on the ballot. If passed, the resolution will give more power to the police commissioners to manage and audit the police department. It would also give the commissioners power to monitor the staff, gaining access to documents and complaints from and...
Burlington man charged with assault, trespass in Lincoln altercation
LINCOLN — A Burlington man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly assaulting a homeowner in a property dispute, according to Vermont State Police. Calvin C.Joos, 28, is facing charges of aggravated assault and unlawful trespass following an incident at a residence on Ripton Road. Police were called to the...
Two-vehicle crash in Underhill
UNDERHILL — A two-vehicle collision involving a Subaru Outback and a dump truck occurred on River Rd near Sand Hill on July 17 at 9:54 a.m., according to Vermont State Troopers. The accident happened under clear skies on dry roads. Joseph Vanhorn, 70, of Underhill, was driving his 2000...
Motorist arrested for DUI after vehicle found blocking road in Waterbury
WATERBURY — A Winooski man was arrested for driving under the influence after his vehicle was found parked in the middle of a state highway early Wednesday morning. Vermont State Police responded to a report of a vehicle blocking VT Route 100 at the intersection of Guptil Road at 2:08 a.m. on July 16.
Burlington police seek three persons of interest following assault, robbery
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department is asking the public to help them identify three persons of interest in an active investigation reported to them last month. Police said they are investigating an assault and robbery that happened on Main Street on the morning of June 22. Investigators...
Candle fire displaces Underhill residents
UNDERHILL, Vt. — A structure fire broke out in Underhill Monday night, leaving tenants displaced. According to a release from Vermont State Police, crews found fire coming from the first-floor windows on the east and south sides of an apartment building. Damage to the building is estimated to be...
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