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No injuries in Fletcher shots-fired incident
Reported drive-by shots-fired incident in Fletcher leads to vandalism, no injuries. Vermont State Police want to know more about the people involved in what they say is a drive-by shots-fired incident in Franklin County. It took place shortly after 8:00 Saturday night in Fletcher. Troopers were told someone was shooting...
St. Albans man faces charges after high-speed chase, crash
BERKSHIRE — A high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash on King Road on May 11, sending one man to the hospital and leading to multiple charges. Vermont State Police identified the accused as Joshua Curran, 32, of St. Albans. The incident began around 8:15 p.m. when troopers observed...
Police: Men found dead in South Hero died in murder-suicide incident
Autopsy results reportedly show that one of the two men found dead in South Hero Thursday morning killed the other man before taking his own life. Vermont State Police say Andrew Lalumiere, 35, died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso. His death is ruled a homicide. A medical examiner also found John Lalumiere, 68, died by suicide from a gunshot to the head.
Jericho woman cited for criminal threatening
JERICHO — A 62-year-old Jericho woman was cited for criminal threatening early Saturday morning, according to the Vermont State Police. Authorities said they received a report at about 7:49 a.m. of a female making threats on Starbird Road. An investigation identified Lisa Porta as the individual who had criminally...
Two-vehicle collision in Swanton results in minor injuries
SWANTON — A two-vehicle crash occurred Monday morning at the intersection of Highgate Rd. (VT 207) and Bushey Rd., resulting in minor injuries for both drivers. At 5:13 a.m., Vermont State Police, Swanton Fire Department, Missisquoi Valley Rescue, and AmCare responded to the scene. According to the investigation and...
Rutland man charged with disorderly conduct at Jericho high school
JERICHO — A Rutland man was arrested Saturday morning after causing a disturbance at a local high school, Vermont State Police reported. Authorities said they received a call at about 9:07 a.m. regarding Joseph Kenneally, 48, acting disorderly at the Jericho Center Country Store. As troopers headed to the...
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