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Vergennes Police Log: Policer nab man with outstanding warrant
VERGENNES — While handing over a domestic assault suspect to Vermont State Police on July 11, Vergennes police ended up citing a Brandon man for driving with a criminally suspended license and processed him for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in a Rutland court. That warrant stemmed from the man’s earlier failure to appear in court to answer to an earlier charge of driving with a suspended license, police said.
Middlebury man arrested for DUI, resisting arrest
MIDDLEBURY — A local man was arrested early Thursday morning after Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop and suspected him of driving under the influence. Andrew R. Malzac, 31, of Middlebury, was pulled over on Weybridge Street near College Street at 12:50 a.m. Troopers detected signs of impairment during their interaction with Malzac.
Middlebury Police Log: Local man cited for possession of cocaine
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police cited Jamie Billings, 50, of Middlebury for driving under the influence and possession of cocaine, following a traffic stop on South Street on July 12. Police obtained an evidentiary blood sample from Billings, which has been sent to the Vermont Forensic Laboratory for analysis. Meanwhile,...
Vermont State Police Log: Rainstorm exacerbates cruiser crash
ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police last week responded to a traffic accident in which a Bristol police cruiser went off the road during a rainstorm. On June 10 at a few minutes before midnight, Bristol Police Officer Armin Nukic was on duty and driving northbound on Silver Street in Monkton during a period of heavy rain and flooding roadways. Nukic, 35, of South Burlington, came upon power lines and a pole that were down and blocking the roadway.
Gas-hauling truck fire strikes Route 7 in Ferrisburgh again
When a truck hauling gas caught fire on Route 7 last year, the Ferrisburgh fire chief thought it was a once in a career event. Then it happened again this week — and many firefighters turned out to help douse the blaze. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable...
Traffic stop leads to multiple charges for Bristol man
MIDDLEBURY — A Bristol man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop in Middlebury early Tuesday morning. Vermont State Police pulled over Ryan P. Prim, 25, at approximately 12:31 a.m. July 16 on Court Street near Rogers Road for an observed motor vehicle violation. During the stop, troopers determined...
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...
MIlton man indicted on federal firearms charges related to murder of David Auclair
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Milton man is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he helped steal guns from a home, one of which was used to murder another person. John Turner was indicted on federal charges related to the theft of several firearms from a home in Colchester back in July 2019.
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