CRIME & SAFETY
Remains of missing Vt. man found in New Hampshire
Skeletal remains found in the woods of New Hampshire have been identified as those of a Vermont man who was reported missing last year. Devin Whitham, 38, of Saxton Rivers, Vermont, was last seen leaving a convenience store in New Boston, New Hampshire in April 2023. Whitham's car was found abandoned at Lang Station, along the New Boston rail trail on Monday, April 24, according to New Boston police.
Lawmakers pass bill that would crack down on timber theft
“The issue of people going onto other people's lands and stealing timber has long been a problem,” one senator said while presenting the bill. “And it's a really hard problem to deal with.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Lawmakers pass bill that would crack down on timber theft.
Brookfield police seek help identifying person of interest in investigation
BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Police Department has requested the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing criminal investigation. The department released a photograph of the person of interest, urging anyone with information regarding the individual’s identity to come forward. Community members who recognize the...
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