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Westminster man charged with unlawful restraint, assault
WESTMINSTER — A 72-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint and simple assault after Vermont State Police responded to an incident on Westminster West Road. Police arrived at the scene on May 10 at 12:24 p.m. following a report of an individual being held down by the...
Sullivan County police seek public help to locate man wanted for animal cruelty, threats
NEWPORT, NH — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating James Jones, a man wanted on multiple charges including animal cruelty and criminal threatening. According to the department, Jones is facing two counts of Cruelty to Animals, and one count of Criminal Threatening. Despite diligent efforts...
Six Western Mass Men Arrested On Vermont Drug Charges
Six men including two from Springfield are facing charges in connection to a federal investigation of a drug ring operation in Vermont. A federal grand jury indicted 29-year-old Mathew Ponce and 23-year-old Giovanny Guzman, both of Springfield. Also indicted were 30-year-old Eddie Melendez, 28-year-old Reuben Melendez and 53-year-old Serafin Melendez,...
Bellows Falls petroglyphs presentation
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Annettee Spaulding and Kchi Pontegok Project team members will present results of their two-year effort to better understand and recognize the Bellows Falls petroglyph site. Long listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Project sheds new light on the site by letting the land speak for itself.
Springfield police arrest two on drug charges after traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop near a residence known for drug activity, Springfield Police Department officials said Wednesday. Officers pulled over a vehicle at 1:15 p.m. on April 11 for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the discovery of narcotics...
Federal prison employee from Keene sentenced to prison for taking money from inmate
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A federal prison employee from Keene will spend two years behind barsfor taking money from a wealthy inmate. William Tidwell will also have a three-year supervised release. Tidwell received more than $90,000 from the inmate and a $50,000 property loan. He also lied and forged signatures...
Southington 21-Year-Old Zachary Swain Killed In Maine Crash
Hartford County resident Zachary Swain, of Southington and Marlborough, New Hampshire, died around 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, on the Maine Turnpike. According to Shannon Moss, spokeswoman for the Maine State Police, troopers responded to the area of mile marker 32 southbound on the Maine Turnpike for a motorcycle crash.
“400 Miles Down the Connecticut River”
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m., the Springfield Town Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias for his presentation “400 Miles Down the Connecticut River.”. Join us for an exciting adventure as we embark on a thrilling journey down the beautiful Connecticut...
Springfield police ramp up crackdown on illegal dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department continues its offensive against illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) and dirt bike activity, seizing five bikes and making one arrest in recent weeks. The department’s Anti-OVH/Dirt Bike public safety detail has been addressing community complaints about the risky behavior of illegal riders on city streets....
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