Public Safety

Public Safety July 31 - August 7

Heroin, fentanyl seized in traffic stop
WILMINGTON- Two people are facing a slew of charges stemming from a traffic stop at 10:55 pm on Wednesday, May 28. Police say they stopped a 2008 Toyota Tundra driven by Bradley Hughes, 35, of Arlington, for a defective taillight....

Beware of scammers

VERMONT - Regardless of age, no one is immune to scams. In the most recent BBB Scam Tracker risk report, investment/cryptocurrency, online purchase, romance, and home improvement scams are the riskiest for seniors. Regardless of the type of scam, BBB recommends the following precautions to avoid...

Learning to coexist with bats at home

MONTPELIER - Summer is when some species of bats gather in colonies to raise their young in human-made structures such as houses, barns, office buildings, and bat houses.
Finding and sealing off holes on the inside of the home, such as around attic doors or chimney flues, will keep bats...

Outdoor enthusiasts warned of pests

VERMONT- As hiking season kicks into high gear, officials from Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation; the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets; and the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council are urging outdoor enthusiasts to help safeguard forests by cleaning their boots...

Public Safety: July 3 - 10

Brattleboro man racks up 10 charges in weekend spree
JAMAICA- A Brattleboro man is facing a slew of charges stemming from an incident on Route 100 at about 11:43 am on Saturday, June 14, and a second incident that took place in Dummerston at about 8:57 pm on Sunday, June...

State warn consumers of unpaid ticket scam

MONTPELIER - The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles is warning the public of a recent increase in scam messages that falsely claim the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and is at risk of driver’s license suspension.
The DMV did not send these messages and does not send any text or...

State seeks volunteers to help monitor lakes, ponds

MONTPELIER – This summer, the Vermont Lakes and Ponds Program is seeking volunteers to help monitor and collect information about lakes and ponds in the state. With over 800 lakes and ponds to monitor, volunteers are key to the success of the program’s efforts.
Volunteers can be found...

AOT, first responders urge Vermonters to buckle up

VERMONT- The Vermont Agency of Transportation’s State Highway Safety Office joins law enforcement agencies across the state and nation in urging drivers to Buckle Up every day. Law enforcement officers and first responders from Vermont and New York, with support from the Vermont and New York...

Free AIDS tests on Friday

SOUTHERN VERMONT- On Friday, June 27, from noon to 6 pm, the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont will participate in the nation’s largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event by offering free rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing and counseling at Walgreens locations in Bennington (194 North...

Teens, businesses partner for awareness

DEERFIELD VALLEY - Twin Valley Middle High School students recently participated in two Sticker Shock events. Sticker Shock is a national campaign to reduce underage drinking, sponsored locally by the Deerfield Valley Community Partnership. The campaign is designed to discourage adults from...