Public Safety

Public Safety October 23 - 329

Andover man charged with disorderly conduct
DOVER- A Dover police officer was dispatched to the Hermitage Inn on Handle Road for a report of a citizen dispute at about 8:43 pm on Thursday, September 11. Police say their investigation revealed that James Harvey, 72, of...

Public Safety October 9 - 16

Police investigating death of Wilmington woman
WILMINGTON- Police responded to a Wilmington residence at about 7:43 pm on Saturday, October 4, after family members reported they had not heard from a relative for about a week. Upon arrival Wilmington police were not able...

Regional policing initiative meeting welcomes public

NEWFANE - The Windham County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend the Windham County Sheriff’s regional policing initiative’s public meeting, which seeks to improve access to rural law enforcement through shared services across municipalities.
Sheriff Mark Anderson will present a...

Public Safety September 4 - 11

Child pedestrian struck in village
WILMINGTON- Police say a 5-year-old was not seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on West Main Street at about 1:10 pm on Sunday, August 31. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian...

Public Safety August 28 - September 4

Connecticut driver charged with DUI
WILMINGTON- On Friday, July 25, at about 11:48 pm, polices stopped a vehicle for speeding on Haystack Road. During the stop, police say they detected signs that the driver, Justin Delvecchio, 46, of Wallingford, CT, was impaired. He was...

Fire danger continues

VERMONT- After several warm, dry weeks and recent wildfires, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is reminding Vermonters of steps people can take to prevent human-caused fires.
Much of Vermont is experiencing abnormally dry summer conditions. According to the US drought...

Drive sober or get pulled over

VERMONT- Now through September 1, the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be working alongside Vermont law enforcement for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent...

Public Safety: August 14 - 21

Police seeking identification of man in vandalism video
WARDSBORO- Police are seeking information from the public in connection with their investigation of vandalism at the Wardsboro Country Store on Main Street, at about 8:30 pm on Wednesday, July 30.
Police say...

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...