East Montpelier
CRIME & SAFETY
Child hit by school bus in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - A child in Waterbury was sent to the hospital Wednesday morning after being hit by a school bus. It happened on Blush Hill Road just after 8 a.m. Vermont State Police say the 77-year-old driver was slowing down to make a stop when a 12-year-old ran in front and was hit. Police say the bus was going about 5 mph at the time of the accident.
Police, school officials investigate U-32 lockdown response
EAST MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities and school officials are trying to figure out what prompted a lockdown at U-32 High School late Thursday morning. The Washington Central Unified Union School District Superintendent says the automated emergency response system placed the school into lockdown just after 11:30 a.m. It’s not believed to have been initiated from inside the building and police responded to find no threat to the school.
Weathervane stolen 40 years ago from White River Junction train depot recovered
This story was originally produced by the Valley News. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. The theft was worthy of a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mystery: In the dark, early morning hours on a calm November morning in 1983 a pair of agile thieves used ladders and ropes to ascend the rooftop of the train depot in White River Junction and steal its historic weathervane.
Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal
Terms of the plea agreement for Sean McKinnon were not publicly released. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal.
Vermont State Police seek missing Calais teen
CALAIS — Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Miroslav “Mirik” Tudhope, who was last seen at his residence in Calais on May 15 at 6:15 p.m. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of Tudhope’s disappearance but are urging...
Worcester police seek help finding missing teens
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating two missing teenagers from Milford who are believed to be in the Worcester area. Ana Dias, 15, and Iara Neves, 16, were reported missing and authorities are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward.
Worcester police seek help identifying suspects in ice center larceny
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in a larceny at the Worcester Ice Center. According to authorities, the incident occurred recently at the popular recreational facility known for its ice rinks and athletic programs. The Worcester Police...
Worcester police seize guns, arrest two after shots fired incident
WORCESTER — Worcester Police Department’s Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, accompanied by a Gang Unit officer and two ATF agents, arrested two individuals and recovered two firearms on May 14 at about 9 p.m. The officers were patrolling the area of Reservoir St in response to a recent ShotSpotter...
Montpelier police arrest Barre City woman for violating release conditions
MONTPELIER — A Barre City woman was arrested by Montpelier police on May 5 at 6:24 p.m. for violating her conditions of release. Sergeant Benjamin Michaud observed the 35-year-old woman purchasing alcoholic beverages at a convenience store on Berlin Street, a violation of her court-ordered conditions that prohibit such actions.
Two injured in Bradford crash near I-91 exit
BRADFORD — Two individuals sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Waits River Road near the I-91 Exit 16 off ramp around 11:55 a.m. on May 14. James White, 76, of Barton, was driving a 2011 Buick LaCrosse when he stopped at the off ramp and pulled out in front of a westbound 2023 Toyota Camry driven by Deborah Gundry, 60, of Topsham.
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