By Adam Federman, VTDigger Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a Mount Tabor man whose wife told police he accidentally shot himself. According to police, 54-year-old David Shores Sr. ,was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound Sunday […]
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News Briefs, police
Police offer tips for safe, sober holiday driving
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and celebrations. For too many, though, it is also a time of tragedy due to drunk driving. In 2016 so far, 63 people have lost their lives in 55 fatal crashes on […]
Letter, Opinion
Police roadblocks violate 4th Amendment
Dear Editor, In response to the article “Vermont State Troopers increasing enforcement over holiday season,” printed in the Nov. 30-Dec. 6 edition: Roadblocks that stop mostly innocent drivers with no warrants and no probable cause to believe that any particular […]
News Briefs, police
Triple crash results in death
BRIDGEWATER—A 62-year-old Bridgewater resident died from injuries resulting from a three-car accident this past Tuesday, Nov. 29. Vermont State Police were notified of the crash on Route 4 in Bridgewater near Pearson Road. At the time of the crash there […]
News Briefs, police
Accident closes Route 100, wires down no injury
PITTSFIELD—On Friday, Dec. 2, at 4:44 p.m. Vermont State Police Troopers from the Rutland Station responded to a one vehicle traffic crash located on Vermont Route 100 at the South Hill Road intersection located in Pittsfield. Through investigation it was […]
News Briefs, police
Vermont State Troopers increasing enforcement over holiday season
Vermont has experienced 58 traffic fatalities this year, impacting many of our families and their communities. In an attempt to spread awareness and keep drivers safe, a seatbelt campaign is planned for the heavily traveled holiday season to ensure highways […]
Sports
Police encourage safe hiking, preparedness
As summer departs and the weather cools this fall, the Vermont State Police and Department of Public Safety would like to remind those heading out onto Vermont’s hiking trails of the ever changing conditions a hiker may encounter this time […]
News Briefs, police
Motorcyclist dies after high speed crash
WEATHERSFIELD—On Aug. 24, 2016, at approximately 9:29 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Weathersfield Center Road, in the town of Weathersfield, Vt. Upon investigation police reported that a Weathersfield police officer had attempted to […]
News Briefs, police
Rockey Robbins to speak at GMC convocation
Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m.—POULTNEY—Rockey R. Robbins, associate professor at the University of Oklahoma, will be the keynote speaker for Green Mountain College’s 2016 convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. in Ackley Hall. Robbins’ address is titled […]