CRIME & SAFETY
Vt. sheriff’s deputy who caused mistrial loses job
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Windsor County sheriff’s deputy who caused a mistrial in Barre back in March has lost his job. Cpl. Mark Belisle provided security at the Washington County court in February during the sexual assault trial of Kasey Giorgio, who was found guilty. But in March, the judge ruled Belisle made inappropriate comments to a juror, which tainted the trial’s outcome. A mistrial was declared and Belisle was placed on administrative leave.
Vermont State Representative Jim Carroll pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Jim Carroll, the Vermont state representative accused of driving dunk to the State House appeared in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge. Back in February, the representative from Bennington was pulled over by Montpelier police for a loud muffler. But when officers spoke to Carroll, they noticed signs of alcohol impairment.
Montpelier police arrest two on drug and warrant charges
MONTPELIER — Two individuals were taken into custody Monday morning after Montpelier Police Department officers investigated suspicious activity involving multiple people entering a portable toilet together on Pitkin Court. At approximately 8:13 a.m., officers responded to the scene where they observed signs of illicit drug use. A 31-year-old male...
Montpelier man arrested for DUI, endangering minor
MONTPELIER — A Montpelier man was arrested early Monday morning on multiple charges including driving under the influence and endangering a minor, according to the Montpelier Police Department. Police responded to a call at 12:58 a.m. on April 22 regarding a vehicle making excessive noise and performing dangerous maneuvers...
Topsham burglary under investigation, police seek help identifying suspect vehicle
TOPSHAM — Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary of a camp on Powder Spring Road that occurred on April 22, officials said Thursday. Authorities received a report on April 25 and have since been seeking information to identify a suspect vehicle captured on trail camera photos provided by the victim.
Woman charged with aggravated domestic assault in Northfield
NORTHFIELD — A 26-year-old Roxbury woman was arrested after an alleged assault involving a tire iron on Main Street, authorities said. Briana Quinton is facing a charge of aggravated domestic assault after Northfield Police Department officers responded to a call at 706 N Main Street at 5:49 p.m. on April 22.
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