Local
Philadelphia man arrested in connection with Cambridge homicide
CAMBRIDGE — Taylor Ruffin Herrington, a.k.a. “Tee,” 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was arrested today in Philadelphia by the FBI on an outstanding arrest warrant issued last week in the District of Vermont. Herrington made his initial appearance today in the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia. He was detained pending his transfer to Vermont. According to
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery retools production to make hand sanitizer
CAMBRIDGE — Responding to shelves empty of hand sanitizer in local grocers, pharmacies, big-box stores and online as the novel coronavirus crisis overwhelms Vermonters, co-owners Jeremy and Ron Elliott are using the unique resources of their distillery to help meet the shortage. With the help of an amazing staff, priorities at Smugglers’ Notch Distillery flipped
Eden man arrested for DUI, wanted by police in Florida
EDEN — A 36-year-old man police say was a fugitive from justice is facing multiple charges following an incident in Eden on Sunday. Police say they initiated a traffic stop on Route 100 at around 8:27 p.m. The driver, identified as Daniel Wyman, of Eden, was found to have a criminally suspended license and showed
Hyde Park man arrested for DUI #2, negligent operation following crash
NEW HAVEN — A 59-year-old Hyde Park man was arrested for his second DUI, following an incident in New Haven yesterday. Police responded to a crash that took place on U.S. Route 7 at around 6:33 p.m. The driver was identified as Carl F. Wrighton. Police say Wrighton failed to stop at a posted stop
Regional
Underhill man facing charges after allegedly pointing gun at driver
JERICHO — A 19-year-old man from Underhill is facing multiple charges following an incident in Jericho this morning. A 23-year-old man from Essex reported to police that a suspicious vehicle, an older model Ford truck, was following him while he delivered mail at around 7:03 a.m. Police say the man was met by the same
Ryegate man nearly hits trooper head-on, leads police on high speed chase
RYEGATE — A 21-year-old man from Ryegate is facing charges following an incident yesterday. Police say a white truck crossed the centerline at the junction of East Road and S. Bayley Hazen Road in Ryegate, and nearly had a head-on collision with a Vermont State Police cruiser at around 6:45 p.m. State Police attempted to
West Burke fire considered suspicious
WEST BURKE — A fire that broke out in West Burke early Thursday morning is considered suspicious, investigators say. The West Burke Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 268 School Street at around 2:30 a.m. The residence had previously been damaged due to a fire in July, 2019. Since that
Waterbury man facing charges of DUI #3, unlawful trespass
WATERBURY — A 54-year-old man from Waterbury was arrested following an incident in Waterbury on Wednesday. Police were notified of complaint on Loomis Hill Road advising that Joseph Lumbra had trespassed on a property that he was prohibited from being on. Police say they contacted Lumbra shortly after the complaint was made. Following an investigation,
Vermont
Vermonters advised against open burning until May 30
NEWPORT — Vermonters are being advised to postpone all outdoor burning through at least May 30. The state says open burning creates the risk of an escaped fire and puts pressure on emergency personnel. “Given that Vermont is currently experiencing community-wide spread of COVID-19, there is a need to minimize any additional pressure on emergency
Governor Scott orders travelers arriving in Vermont to self-quarantine for 14 days
MONTPELIER — Governor Phil Scott today ordered additional restrictions on travelers arriving in Vermont and announced additional guidance for the lodging industry to enhance compliance with his Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The Governor is taking additional action to encourage compliance with newly released CDC guidance around interstate travel from New York, New Jersey and
Bearded Vermonters raise over 60K for Make-A-Wish
BURLINGTON — Make-A-Wish Vermont recently announced that their annual fundraiser, the Vermont Beardies, has raised over $60,000.00. Since January, bearded Vermonters have been turning their whiskers into wishes by gathering online donations via VermontBeardies.com. A total of 97 contestants, or Beardos, as Make-A-Wish calls them, entered the contest and more than 700 individuals donated to
Vermont Guard helping to establish medical surge facilities
BARRE — A total of 48 Soldiers and Airmen are now on state active duty to support the state’s response to COVID-19. The National Guard Quick Reaction Force is supporting the state Medical Surge Task Force in the establishment of medical surge facilities at Gutterson Fieldhouse, the Barre Municipal Auditorium and at the Collins Perley
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