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2 seriously injured after 3-vehicle crash in Westmoreland, NH
Two people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Westmoreland, New Hampshire Sunday. New Hampshire State Police responded to the intersection of Route 12 and River Road North around 12:38 p.m. when a Toyota Sienna struck a 1980 Fiat Spider waiting for traffic to pass before turning left. The impact pushed the Fiat into the oncoming opposite lane where it was hit by a 2002 Ford F-350. The driver of the Sienna, Kim Carrier, 46, of Swanzey, New Hampshire and a child inside the Toyota was not injured. The driver of the Fiat, Peter Friedrichs, 67, and his passenger, Irene Friedrichs, 73, of Keene, became trapped in the vehicle with serious injuries.
Suspect in 2023 Lynn double homicide arrested in Londonderry
LONDONDERRY — A suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide in Lynn, Massachusetts, last year was arrested Thursday afternoon in Londonderry, local authorities said. Justin Alba, 25, of Lynn, was taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. following a traffic stop at the intersection of Forest Street and Moore Road.
WTSA NEWS FOR SATURDAY JULY 20th 2024
On Thursday at 4:30am, Brattleboro Police Officers responded to a disturbance on Valley Road. John R. King assaulted a family member and was taken into custody with the help of Vermont State Police in Vernon. King was held without bail at Southern State Correctional Facility after being transported to Brattleboro Police Department. He was set for arraignment in Windham County Superior Court yesterday.
Brattleboro woman arrested for burglary, drug possession
BRATTLEBORO — A Brattleboro woman was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly burglarizing a home and possessing narcotics, according to the local police. Authorities reported that on July 16, at around 6:05 p.m., they responded to a burglary at a residence on Putney Road. April Garcia, 31, of Hartford, Connecticut,...
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...
Whitingham man arrested for DUI after single-vehicle crash
WHITINGHAM — Under the sunny skies of a dry July afternoon, a single-vehicle crash led to the arrest of a local man on suspicion of driving under the influence. Vermont State Police from the Westminster Barracks responded to the incident on Parsons Rd at approximately 2:48 p.m. on July 19.
Springfield woman charged with crack cocaine possession after rollover accident
SPRINGFIELD — A single-vehicle accident led to the arrest of a local woman on charges of crack cocaine possession late Saturday night. Jamie Zerba, the driver of the overturned vehicle, was arrested following an investigation by Springfield police officers after they responded to a report of an accident on Charlestown Road at Paddock Road at approximately 9:39 p.m.
Jamaica State Park reports theft of trail counters
JAMAICA — Vermont State Police are investigating a larceny at Jamaica State Park where three trail counters used to monitor visitor numbers were reported stolen on July 18 at 3:08 p.m. The theft of the trail counters occurred shortly after the implementation of the Master Plan for the Hamilton...
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