CRIME & SAFETY
Chester community meeting for neighborhood watch
CHESTER, Vt. – The wellbeing and security of our community are paramount interests for the residents of Chester. In response to this, the Chester Police Advisory Committee is announcing a planning meeting aimed at gauging interest in launching a neighborhood watch program. This meeting will serve as an opportunity for residents to learn about the program, its benefits, and how they can get involved.
Manchester man arrested for firing at homeless encampment
MANCHESTER — A local man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting multiple times toward a homeless encampment, according to Manchester Police. At around 7:45 p.m., police were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation to gunfire near 405 Coolidge Ave. Responding officers spoke with Adam Rousseau, 47, at the reported...
Manchester woman arrested for speeding at 112 mph with unbuckled children
RAYMOND — A Manchester woman was taken into custody on multiple charges after she was caught driving at excessive speeds with two young children unsecured in her vehicle, police said. At 9:17 p.m. on May 3, a State Trooper from the Troop A barracks clocked a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV...
Woman charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash in Townshend
TOWNSHEND — A 66-year-old Townshend woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Simpson Brook Rd, Vermont State Police reported. Dorothy E. Griswold was taken into custody around 10:08 p.m. on May 4 after troopers responded to reports of a suspicious female...
Sunderland man arrested on DUI charges after crash
SUNDERLAND — A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Connecticut man on suspicion of driving under the influence. Vermont State Police responded to the scene at Conservation Way / Route 313 East at 8:12 a.m. where they found Andrew J. Heller, 27, of Somers, Connecticut.
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