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Police say masked man killed in apparent drug robbery in St. Johnsbury as search continues for suspect
Authorities said they are awaiting the results of an autopsy, expected to take place Wednesday, before releasing the identity of the deceased man. Read the story on VTDigger here: Police say masked man killed in apparent drug robbery in St. Johnsbury as search continues for suspect.
Vt. man repeatedly tried to hit firefighters with stick, police say
NEWBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Vermont man faces charges for repeatedly trying to assault crews fighting a fire at his home. It happened Tuesday at about 8 p.m. at a house fire in Newbury. Vermont State Police say Edward Rose, 33, kept trying to hit Wells River firefighters...
2 Drivers arrested for wrong-way interstate driving on Wednesday
In two separate incidents on Wednesday, police arrested drivers who were reportedly driving the wrong way on Vermont’s interstates, and in one case police needed spike strips to stop them. Police say Daniel Bartlett, 79, from Swanton, was driving south in the northbound lanes of I-89 between Exit 21...
Concord police warn residents of phone scam
CONCORD — The Concord Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents about fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be from the department. The scammers demand immediate payment, threatening arrest if the money is not paid. Police emphasize that these calls are not from the Concord Police Department...
Underage driver arrested for DUI on US-5 in St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY — A 20-year-old from St. Johnsbury was taken into custody early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. Vermont State Police troopers patrolling the area near US-5 and Pierce Road initiated a traffic stop at 12:40 a.m. after observing multiple traffic violations by a southbound truck.
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.
Newbury police warn of online ticket scam after Facebook hack
NEWBURY — The Newbury Police Department issued a scam alert to residents cautioning them about online purchases, particularly on social media platforms like Facebook, following a report of a hacked account used to sell fraudulent Taylor Swift concert tickets. Authorities were notified of the scam after a local’s Facebook...
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