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Ferrisburgh woman faces multiple charges after family fight
FERRISBURGH — On the morning of July 7, Vermont State Police arrested a 30-year-old Barre woman, Maria Trudeau, on several charges including DUI, aggravated domestic assault, and obstruction of emergency services after an incident at a local campground. According to authorities, troopers were called to the scene at Basin...
Barre senior’s residence catches fire, no injuries reported
BARRE — A fire broke out at the home of an 81-year-old resident early Thursday morning, with emergency services responding to the incident. At around 7:30 a.m., the Barre Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 113 Hill St. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and flames emanating from the garage area of Coralee Walters’ home.
Former VT gubernatorial candidate Kevin Hoyt arrested
The third-place finisher in Vermont’s last two elections for governor has pleaded not guilty to intentionally violating an anti-stalking order, according to the Bennington Banner. The newspaper reports that the Fair Haven Police arrested Kevin Hoyt, 52, on Route 22A on July 4 after getting an anonymous tip. He’s...
Vermont State Police search for missing Sutton man
SUTTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont state police are searching for a missing Sutton man. Police say they received a report that 40-year-old Eric Hackett of Sutton had not returned home Friday evening. They say he was last seen at his work on Darling Hill Rd. in Burke around 3p.m. Hackett...
Man cited for violation of release conditions in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN — Vermont State Police responded to reports of a disturbance late Friday night, leading to the citation of a local man for violating his conditions of release. Authorities arrived at the scene shortly before midnight on July 5, where they discovered Hunter Larabee, 23, allegedly causing a commotion.
Brookfield police seek help identifying persons of interest in investigation
BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying several individuals related to an ongoing criminal investigation. Authorities have released images of the persons of interest and urge anyone with information to come forward. Officer Bailey of the Brookfield Police Department is handling...
Newport arrested for aggravated domestic assault, faces multiple charges
NEWPORT — Montpelier Police Department arrested a man on multiple charges including aggravated domestic assault after responding to a physical altercation on July 4. At 11:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Main Street and Stone Cutter’s Way where Russell Dowland, 56, of Newport, allegedly struck his domestic partner with a hard object and engaged in a fight with others at the scene.
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