Public Safety

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...

Public Safety December 31 - January 7

Driver charged in Readsboro crash
READSBORO- Police say they happened upon a crash on Route 100 near Rue Madeline at about 9:04 pm on Wednesday, December 24. There were no injuries or hazards as a result of the crash. While speaking with the driver, Michelle Riopelle, 40,...

Public Safety December 11 - 17

Driver charged with leaving the scene
DOVER- On Friday, October 31, a Dover police officer was dispatched to 7-Eleven for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The operator that caused the crash left the scene. After review of the security camera footage, the driver was...

Tips for heating with wood this winter

VERMONT—Wood provides a local, renewable and affordable heating fuel for many Vermonters. In fact, 38% of Vermont homes burn wood for heat, either as a primary or secondary source of heat. Using an older stove or not burning wood properly can result in poor air quality both inside and outside the...

Public Safety November 13 - 19

Wardsboro man charged with violating curfew
DOVER- A Dover police officer saw a man known to have a 24-hour curfew exiting his vehicle at a service station on Thursday, October 9. During a consent search, the officer found evidence of drugs and drug paraphernalia known to...

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...