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Jeffersonville man arrested for burglary at local construction company
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Waterville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly breaking into a local construction business, state police said. Troopers responded to a burglary report at GW Tatro Construction at approximately 5:56 a.m. where they found evidence of forced entry, with damage to the property and several items missing, including company tee shirts and a winter jacket.
Man awaiting trial in ex-girlfriend’s death found guilty of federal drug, firearms charges
Deven Moffitt was convicted of his three federal charges on Thursday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man awaiting trial in ex-girlfriend’s death found guilty of federal drug, firearms charges.
Wrong-way driver safely stopped on Interstate 89
ST. ALBANS — Vermont State Police successfully intercepted a wrong-way driver on Interstate 89 northbound between Exit 21 and Exit 20 on May 15, preventing a potential traffic mishap. Authorities reported that around 11:18 a.m., they received multiple calls regarding a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes. Troopers...
Iowa woman pleads guilty after banking more than $328,000 in dead mother’s Social Security checks
Ella Mae Woods, 75, appeared in federal court in Burlington on Friday in connection with a decades-long scheme that followed the1994 death of her mother, a Brattleboro resident. Read the story on VTDigger here: Iowa woman pleads guilty after banking more than $328,000 in dead mother’s Social Security checks.
Border Patrol officers for Swanton Sector report record number of encounters with undocumented migrants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The number of illegal U.S. border crossings in our region last month broke another record, according to officials. Members of the U.S. Border Patrol patrolling the Swanton Sector said in April alone, they encountered and apprehended "well over" 1,400 undocumented migrants. To put that number into...
Colchester man cited for disturbance at Georgia convenience store
GEORGIA — A Colchester man was cited for unlawful mischief and disorderly conduct at a local convenience store, Vermont State Police reported. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the Maplefield’s on Ethan Allen Highway at approximately 9:22 a.m. on May 5 after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Vermont state police seek information on truck linked to Sheldon incident
SHELDON — Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of a truck involved in a suspicious incident on Kittell Road on May 15. At around 2:20 p.m., authorities were notified of the situation and are now requesting anyone with information about the truck or who may have witnessed it in the area around 2:50 p.m. to come forward.
Driver arrested for DUI on I-89
MILTON — Vermont State Police arrested a 50-year-old Milton woman on suspicion of driving under the influence on Interstate 89, following reports of erratic driving from concerned motorists. On May 14, at approximately 2:13 p.m., troopers from the VSP Williston barracks were alerted to a vehicle swerving on the...
Man arrested on DUI charge after crash in Eden
EDEN — A S. Burlington man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night. On May 16 at approximately 10 p.m., Troopers with the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Route 100 and 118.
Richford man cited for assault on Main Street
RICHFORD — A local man faces legal repercussions following an altercation that resulted in an assault charge, Vermont State Police reported. The incident occurred on May 3 at around 10 p.m. on Main Street. Authorities identified the accused as Shane Vincelette, 33, of Richford. The victim, Ronald Smith, 35,...
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