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Bristol man arrested on narcotics charges
BRISTOL — Members of the Bristol Police Department Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Jorge Concepcion on May 9 following an investigation into alleged narcotic sales at his residence at 21 Mercier Avenue. The investigation began earlier in May after the NET received multiple complaints from the community. NET determined...
New Haven police seek help locating missing teen
NEW HAVEN — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Keyasia Mcelveen, who has been missing since May 5. Keyasia, who suffers from mental health issues and has an intellectual disability, was last seen leaving her home. She is a female, approximately 5 feet 8...
Woman arrested on DUI charges after single-vehicle crash in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — A 54-year-old Charlotte woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Spear Street, authorities said. Vermont State Police responded to the scene near Charlotte on May 14 at 7:54 p.m. after receiving reports of the incident. The driver, identified as...
Vt. man pleads not guilty to shooting at occupied home
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Vermont man shot at a house where he knew people were inside. Lucas Gingras, 38, of Fletcher, faces a slew of charges stemming from the incident over the weekend, and police say it’s not the first time he’s been violent. Gingras...
Driver cited for multiple violations after traffic stop in Ferrisburgh
FERRISBURGH — Vermont State Police cited a 52-year-old Essex Junction man for multiple violations following a late-night traffic stop on May 12. Norman J. Byam was pulled over on US Route 7 near Little Chicago Road after police observed a motor vehicle violation. During the stop, authorities determined Byam...
New Haven firefighters battle blaze, rescue residents
NEW HAVEN — A structure fire erupted late Monday night on the corner of Sherman Avenue and Maple Street, with flames reportedly pouring from the first floor of the building. The New Haven Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 11:20 p.m. and were actively battling the fire.
Panton woman charged with burglary, unlawful mischief after crashing car, breaking into home
PANTON — A woman was charged with burglary and unlawful mischief following a break-in at a Panton residence after crashing her vehicle nearby on May 12. Amanda Wildasin, 40, of Vergennes, allegedly forced her way into the home after being involved in an accident. The homeowners discovered Wildasin inside...
Two men arrested for cocaine possession in West Rutland traffic stop
WEST RUTLAND — On May 10, at approximately 11 p.m., Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Boardman Hill Road in the Town of West Rutland for an observed violation. The operator was identified as Nicole Brouillard, 36. The passengers were identified...
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