Public Safety

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...

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...