Public Safety

Public Safety September 10 - 16

Dover man faces multiple charges in fraud complaint
DOVER- Following a lengthy investigation into a complaint of fraud made in 2025, Dover Police arrested and charged Kyle Brown, 19, of Dover, with identity theft, attempted false pretenses or tokens, and false reports to...

Public Safety: August 6-12

Wilmington escapes serious flooding during heavy rains
WILMINGTON- During the heavy rains and flood warnings on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29, Wilmington officials kept a close eye on water levels in local rivers and streams. Wilmington Police frequently checked...

Public Safety July 23 - 29

Boston driver charged with DUI
WILMINGTON- A Massachusetts man was arrested after a traffic stop at about 10:40 pm on Saturday, July 4. Police say the officer detected signs of impairment and the driver, Robert Coffin, 61, of Boston, MA, was screened and subsequently...

Public Safety July 9 - 15

New York man arrested for lewd and lascivious conduct
WILMINGTON- Police responded to an area along the North Branch of the Deerfield River at about 11:56 am on Saturday, June 27, for a report from female witnesses that while they were kayaking and paddle boarding with...

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Public Safety 18 - 24 June

Londonderry man charged in connection with missing firearms DOVER- On Tuesday, May 19, Dover police cited Christopher Chobor, 54, of Londonderry, on charges of grand larceny and unlawful trespass, which stemmed from a report of missing firearms made on April 24. Chobor was...

Public Safety, May 7 - 13

Police say driver tossed a bag of drugs during stop DOVER- A Dover police officer conducted a traffic stop on Dover Hill Road for speeding at about 8:01 pm on Wednesday, April 8. According to police reports, the officer observed a clear plastic bag exit the front passenger side...

Public Safety 5 - 11 March

Inn guest charged with domestic assault
DOVER- Police officers responded to the 1846 Inn & Tavern for a report of a physical altercation between two subjects at about 8:19 pm on Sunday, February 1. Jordan Meehan, 31, was arrested for domestic assault. Meehan was...

Joshua Jones

Public Safety Februrary 5 - 11

Police charge Wardsboro man with domestic assault WARDSBORO- State police responded to a report of a domestic assault on Townshend Dam Road at about 8 am on Thursday, January 29. Police say their investigation indicated that Joshua Jones, 29, of Wardsboro, committed the offense...

Former Jamaica resident charged with sex crimes

BRATTLEBORO—Kenneth J. Olsson, 54, of Bellows Falls, was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in Windham Criminal Court last week.
Olsson was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 16, lewd or lascivious conduct with a child, and domestic assault...

Public Safety January 8 - 14

Police seeking information in cordwood theft
NEWFANE- Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the theft of approximately one-half cord of firewood from a residence located on Dover Road. The theft occurred sometime during the overnight hours...