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The latest press releases from law enforcement agencies in Vermont.

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ROADWAY CLOSURE Rte. 14 S in Albany

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ROADWAY CLOSURE / TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION Area of 557 Rt 14 S, in Albany, both lanes due to a motor vehicle accident.   This incident is expected to last for UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  Specific details are not yet available and updates will be provided as appropriate... More »

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Suspect found in Holland double shooting

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  HOLLAND — A Connecticut man is facing extradition to Vermont where he is expected to face charges related to the shooting of a man and his mother in Holland on New Year’s Day. According to a report from the Vermont State Police Jan Michael Valverde, 27, of N... More »

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A new wrinkle in thievery

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    by Joseph Gresser What do you do when your boss asks you to do her a favor.  A new scam assumes you will hop to it. The play begins with an email, apparently from the boss, pledging the victim to silence. “Do you have a moment?”it reads. “I have a request ... More »

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New scam starts with a fake receipt

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  by Joseph Gresser No one ever said scammers lacked imagination or were not devious.  A current attempt to separate people from their hard-earned cash involves a fake receipt informing the recipient that their Norton anti-virus program has been automatically ... More »

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Mother and son shot in Holland

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HOLLAND — State Police report a woman and her son were shot while in a vehicle on School Road here.  According to a press release from State Police Detective Sergeant Drew Cota, troopers were dispatched to what they thought was a motor vehicle accident around ... More »

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VSP report theft at Orleans RR facility

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SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 12/25/2021, at approximately 2015 hours there was approximately 1,500 – 2,000 pounds of railroad plates stolen from the VT Railroad System Facility in Orleans. The images attached show the vehicle that was seen in the area at this time.... More »

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VSP report armed robbery in Barton

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On 12/01/2021 at approximately 2120 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of an armed robbery at Circle K in the town of Barton. Initial investigation revealed a male, armed with a knife, robbed the store and took an undisclosed amount of money fro... More »

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Update: Lillian Wright has been located

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  *UPDATED PRESS RELEASE* :  Lillian Wright was located on 11/23/21 safe and is no longer missing.     Original post: VSP is seeking assistance in locating Newport juvenile Lillian Wright left from a residence on Kingdom Road in the Town of Albany during the e... More »