Special Olympics torch to be carried in Bennington
Yesterday | via North Adams Transcript
The Bennington Police and Fire Departments will help carry the Vermont Special Olympics torch from Bennington to Shaftsbury today, where it will be passed on to the Bennington County Sheriff's Department and the Vermont State Police. 5 comments
Former DMV worker pleads guilty to felony embezzlement and forgery charges
Yesterday | via The Bennington Banner
A former Department of Motor Vehicles worker was given a suspended and deferred sentence for his role in a scheme that involved what a prosecutor described as "international gangsters." Marvin C. Bourn, 53, of Shaftsbury, pleaded guilty to a felony count of embezzlement, four felony counts of authoring a forged vehicle title, and one misdemeanor ... (more) 2 comments
Yesterday | via The Bennington Banner
The Northeast New York Safety and Health Council will sponsor the prelicensing course at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, on Danforth Street, beginning at 3:30 p.m. promptly. Comment?
Man accused of furnishing alcohol, resisting
Wednesday May 23 | via The Bennington Banner
State police cited a Pownal man for supplying minors with alcohol, resisting arrest, and violating court conditions of release after an incident early Wednesday. 6 comments
Ex-trooper charged in alleged assault
Friday May 18 | via The Bennington Banner
A former member of the Vermont State Police who began his career in Shaftsbury is facing assault charges for allegedly attacking two men while on duty, believing they had stolen his canoe. Comment?
Vermont state trooper quits amid criminal inquiry in...
Tuesday May 15 | via Burlington Free Press
A 7 1/2-year veteran of the Vermont State Police resigned Tuesday after having been on paid leave pending a possible criminal investigation into on-duty conduct, according to the head of the Vermont State Police. Comment?
Manchester man accused of iPhone theft
Tuesday May 15 | via Manchester Journal
A Manchester man is scheduled to appear Tuesday, May 15, in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, to answer charges of felony unlawful trespass, and petit larceny, over an alleged theft of an iPhone from an Arlington woman. Comment?
Manchester man accused of taking iPhone
Monday May 14 | via The Bennington Banner
Police said a woman had her iPhone stolen after her ex-boyfriend took it in order to find out who she'd been calling. Comment?
Police chase ends with charges
Sunday May 13 | via The Bennington Banner
Police said a local man was charged with attempting to elude law enforcement after he led police on a short chase on Vermont Route 67. Comment?
Trooper's sacrifice remembered
Thursday May 10 | via The Bennington Banner
The family of the late Vermont State Police Sgt. Gary Gaboury accept roses from a trooper Thursday during a ceremony at the Shaftsbury barracks commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death. Comment?
Pownala s Kauppi subject of police investigation
Monday May 7 | via The Bennington Banner
Select Board Chairman Steve Kauppi said Monday that state police have been investigating him following remarks he made at Town Meeting about removing boards from a controversial historic building in 2006. Comment?