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Two Men Cited in Fairfax
Snowmobile Theft !!!

Anybody Missing a Snowmachine ?

On and Off the Roads in Vermont
Recently, on Vermont highways....
A Volvo tried to pass a tractor trailer in
Danville and both ended up off the road.
Male, 24, off the slippery road in Concord.
Male, 22, off the icy road in Orleans.
On the Tuesday evening, Troopers from the
State Police barracks in Middlesex responded
to multiple vehicles off the road on I89, from
mm35 in Brookfield, to mm67 in Waterbury.
No one was injured in any of the crashes.
The cause of the crashes was a result of the
operators traveling too fast for the existing
road conditions.
Female, 42, driving stolen car on I-91.
Male, 21, pick-up off the road in Derby Line.
Male, 31, in a red Pontiac ran into a town
tandem plow truck in Concord, Vermont.
Male, 68, fatal in Richford, conditions
were very slippery. More.
Female, 25, processed for DUI in Lunenburg
after car hit ice and went off the road.
Male, 26, DUI & DLS in Sheldon after he was
tailgating and swirved off the road.
Accident lands tractor trailer in river
Fairfax Rescue was called to Westford for
a motor vehicle accident and the Fairfax Fire
Department was called out Tuesday for a
possible kitchen fire on Summit View Drive.

Thursday evening on Main Street in Fairfax
Car vs. Deer - 104 & Nichols Road

Police Seek Johnson Armed Robber

Fire in St. Albans !

Missing Hardwick Man Returns Home
Hardwick police search for missing man

High Speed Chase Through Fairfax

Is Your 911 Street Address Visible ?
IBM helps Fairfax Rescue with Grant.

Peoples United Bank Robbed in Swanton

Hunting Incident - Two Deceased
Hunter shoots friend, then himself.

Home Invasion in Swanton !!!
Elderly man fights off intruder

Vermont State Police received a 911 call
last evening from a 57 year old Georgia man
who stated he wanted to harm himself.
When police responded they caught up to him
on Ballard Road near Bob's Gun Shop with a
cup of vodka in the console.

Swanton Armed Robbery - Photos

November Sheriff's Report for Fairfax

Wanted Person in Georgia !

Red Barn Took Charity Items

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Website
Have a safe and enjoyable day hunting in Fairfax.

95 M.P.H. Passing DMV Director
Director is a big Bullets basketball fan !
Fairfax residents will start noticing an
increased presence of law enforcement on
Main Street for speeders and on back roads
for a string of daytime break-ins.
30MPH on Main Street & Lock-Up Your House !

Fairfax Constable Resigning
Fairfax Constable Josh Langelier has
submitted a Letter of Resignation to
the Fairfax Selectboard effective 10/1.

Manhunt in Addison County
after violent home invasion

Driver Injured by Dropped Debris
At approximately 8:47pm on November 8th, a
large object was dropped from the West Milton
Bridge striking the windshield of a motor
vehicle traveling southbound below on I-89.
The object caused significant damage to the
vehicle and serious injuries to the operator.
Vermont State Police are continuing their
investigation of this incident and ask that
if anyone has any information to contact
Trooper Angela Baker at 878-7111.

Lost German Shepherd in Fairfax

State Police are looking for the owners of
several cameras and video cameras that were
found by means of a search warrant executed
in August, 2011. State Police are asking that
anyone who has fallen victim to the theft of
a digital camera or video camera over
approximately the past 8 months, to please
contact the Derby State Police to identify
and claim the property.

Pill Seekers - Opiates at your disposal
Burlington Free Press story about pills and the
Fairfax Pharmacy's role in a recent bust.

Police Seek Gun Owner (Photo)

Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery

In Fairfax, around 2:30am on a Saturday,
someone broke into vehicles on Village View
Road and since they weren't caught, they'll
probably be back, so lock up your cars.
A suspicious vehicle has been reported on
Sam Webb Road, where there was a burglary.

Woman dies robbing Vergennes store

Waitsfield Bank Robbery Saturday !

Police Storm House - Rescue Child

Man Cited for Stalking in Fairfax
On Saturday, the Vermont State Police were
notified of a violation of an Order Against
Stalking which had occurred at a residence
in the town of Fairfax.
The complainant advised that an order was
issued and prohibited Reginald Potvin, age 66,
of Underhill from initiating or maintaining
a presence near the victim.
Potvin had reportedly arrived and remained
outside of the residence of the victim for
a short period of time.
Potvin was located later that evening and
was issued a Citation to Appear in Franklin
Criminal Court October 18th.

Vermont State Police cited a Georgia man
for cultivating marijuana at his house.

Can You ID Bank Robber ?

Migrant Workers Traffic Stop
Press Release & comments on VTGrandpa.com

Daytime Break-In in Fairfax
A home on Sam Webb Road was broken into
on Monday during the day and video games
and more were taken. We'll have more soon.
Another break-in in Fairfax two weeks ago
has been solved by Vermont State Police.

A tailgater caused a traffic accident in
Cambridge Thursday afternoon.
Vermont State Police were recently called
to Colonial Drive in Fairfax when two men
were fighting in the parking lot.
Fairfax Rescue was already tending to the
men who were cited into court.

Armed Man Tries to Take Fire Truck

DUI Checkpoints Catch 94

Shooting in Northeast Kingdom
Gunman tied to three NEK shootings

Women proudly wear the badge
Michelle Monroe, the St. Albans Messenger

Fairfax Has A Drive-By BB Gun Shooter
Franklin County Sheriff's Department responded
to Maple Street and Main Stareet for BB Guns
being used to shoot out car windows. Call:
Franklin County Sheriff 524-2121
Vandals went on a joy ride Friday night in
Fairfax with a BB gun, shooting at cars and
houses on Huntville, Woodward and over on
Ferguson Road. If you saw anything, call
Vermont State Police 524-5993
More on local vandalism
Thefts from vehicles are up and thefts
OF vehicles in Vermont are rising rapidly !
Lock Your Cars !
Vermont State Police and Franklin County
Sheriff's Department are working on this
together.

Bank Robbery in Rutland

A man waved a gun at a Fairfax couple on Route
104A in Fairfax in a road rage incident.
A BB gun vandal has struck on Fletcher Road
and there was a head-on in St. Albans.

Firearm Discharge in Fairfax
A citizen dispute escalated to a firearm
being discharged on Nichols Road in Fairfax
Thursday afternoon as two women argued over
the ownership of a horse at Arcad Stables.
Vermont State Police are still investigating.

Vermont Route 105 in Sheldon between Main St.
and Vermont Route 78 was closed Saturday
night due to a propane leak.

2 Arrested in Attempted Car-Jacking
Triatlete, Security Gurard Foil Robbery
Bob's Gun Shop in Georgia 524-4906

2 Arrested in Violent Home Invasion
Bob's Gun Shop in Georgia 524-4906

Texting Teen Pleads Not Guilty>/a>

18 Milton teens won't face charges
Students were sexting on school computers.
Fairfax students will get computers soon.

Fairfax Rescue responded to the Northwest
Riding Club on Route 104 for a possible
shoulder injury.

Hitchhiker Faces Assault Charges

A stove fire Saturday around the noon hour
brought the Fairfax Fire Department to the
blinking yellow light in downtown Fairfax.
The Fairfax Fire Department responded to
North Fairfax Route 104 at Austin Road for
a bonfire that was reported out of control
on a full moon Friday evening.
Heavy black smoke was being reported.

DUI Reports Around Vermont
On Saturday, two southbound on I-89 and
one northbound on I-91. One in Barton.
On Sunday, one on Route 36, St. Albans.

Automobiles are being reported stolen in
Vermont. Please, lock your cars !

Please pay attention while driving !!!
Texting Driver vs. Pedestrian
In Fairfax, three cars have been almost hit
head-on recently, two on Route 104, one right
in front of Steeple Market. A Franklin County
Deputy witnessed one and got the driver.
I stand corrected: 6 cars have alomst been hit.
Breaking News - 1:23am Friday: A driver was
stopped by State Police after she was observed
driving in the oncoming lane of travel towards
Troopers on Vermont Route 110 in Tunbridge.

Juvenile tied up, beaten during robbery
2 Arrested in Beating !

Hannaford's Attempted Wallet Snatching

Armed & Dangerous in North Vermont

"Suspicious Death" of Celina Cass
Body Found is Celina Cass

Drug Treatment Facility in St. Albans

Car Accident on 128 in Westford
A 39 year old Fairfax woman was arrested
Monday evening around 7:30pm after she lost
control of her car and drove into a ditch
on Route 128 in Westford, Vermont.
The woman was texting while also under
the influence of alcohol.

Westford Market Burglarized

Body Found in Connecticut River
Body found near Celina Cass search site.
The area has been cleared of news cameras
and reporters. N.H. Atty. General was called in.
The body is that of a female.
No identification yet, check back soon.
WCAX has more Breaking News
Missing New Hampshire Girl
$30K offered for information

Manure truck hits St. Albans building
from the Burlington Free Press
Manure truck hits St. Albans building
earlier from WCAX

ATV Crashes on Main Street Fairfax
20 year old gets DUI & C&N, totals Saturn.

Pills Destroying Vermont Kids' Lives
Prescription Drugs in Vermont
From Presriptions to the Streets
Shumlin on Medication Monitoring

Vermont Police Worry About Bath Salts
Parents will want to know about this.

Police report a residence was broken into and
the stolen items include a purple piggy bank
and a package of pull-ups.

I-89 Fatality early Friday morning

Burglaries are up, watch your stuff !
Arbortech Canopy Tours in Cambridge was
hit along with a backhoe and a boat motor
on Route 104A being taken recently.

Down in Essex, a mystery continues....
Missing Essex Couple's Car Found
Police Want Info About Missing Couple's Car
Essex Police Review Videotapes
Police K-9 Units Search Essex Woods
Bank Accounts, Cell Phones Unused
Police Release Sketch of Man

Click It or Ticket News !!!

Franklin County Sheriff's Department has
issued tickets near BFA and the covered bridge.

Fair Worker Killed in Johnson

Bank Robber Gets Six Years

Child drowns at Bolton swimming hole
Family, Burlington Mourn Loss of 12 Year Old

Cross County Car Chase in Vermont
Shots fired, kids in backseat

A man was pulled over in South Burlington
Sunday with his eight and five year olds.
He was three times the legal limit.
More.


Grand Isle Sheriffs "Standing Down"
Vermont State Police will answer calls.
Grand Isle Sheriff found dead
Foul play is not suspected.

Underage Fairfax Party Ends in Crash

Man, child escape fiery crash on I-89.

Car in the Lamoille
At about 6:00am Thursday, a car drove off
of River Road and into the Lamoille River.
Vermont State Police Trooper David Hurwitch
stated "A 2004 Chrysler Town and Country,
red in color was completely submersed in the
Lamoille River"
. A young woman at the
scene stated that she was the driver.
This crash is under investigation.
WCAX has more.

Motorcyclist Killed in Georgia Accident

Emergency Alert Service Mistake

3 Bennington Teens Killed in Crash

Have You Seen A Stolen Rocket ?

Police News
Please, Drive Safely - Drive Defensively
Man Hits 100MPH in 25MPH Zone
Man Has Two Crashes in One Day

Franklin County Underage Drinking Patrols

Sheriff's Weekly Report for Fairfax

Sheriff's Weekly Report for Fairfax

Exit 17 Maplefield's was robbed.
In Morrisonville....
Police Impersonator Warning !
Man pulled over, groped woman in Morrisville
More (including sketch) from WCAX

FOUND
St. Albans Police Seek 3 in Assault

Sheriff's Report for the Week !

Vermont State Police were in Fairfax Sunday
morning and picked up a DUI on River Road at
about 2:25am and a marijuana possession at
about 1:10am on Main Street, Route 104.
Elsewhere in Vermont, a man was arrested after
driving his vehicle over his neighbor's lawn
furniture in a boundary dispute.
A 22 year old was arrested after an incident
on Bailey Hazen Road in Walden, Vermont for
Aggravated Assault with a firearm and Suspicion
of DUI. Road Rage on Bailey Hazen Road ?

At about 9:45pm Friday night, a 26 year old
woman struck and killed a moose in Westford
on Route 128. The woman received minor injuries.

Body of David Driscoll Found
Missing boater was swept over the dam in Milton.
Missing boater's dad never gave up searching

Can you identify this person ?
Photo from inside Fairfax building !
Fairfax Weekly Police Blotter

Sheriff refuses to drop lawsuit
Sheriff v. City has new filing
Franklin County Sheriff Files Lawsuit
St. Albans City Responds to Charges
Sheriff, City P.D. in Legal Showdown

Sheriff's Weekly Report for Fairfax

Fairfax & Sheriff Get Connected
An Introduction to Sheriff Reports
Franklin County Sheriff Report 01/03/11
1/10/11
1/17/11
1/24/11 - Missing
1/31/11

Police Coverage for Fairfax

Vermont State Police executed a search warrant
on Friday at BFA Fairfax to obtain video from a
fight in the lobby between a 15 and a 16 year
old girl. Both students were cited into court.
A warrant was obtained after school officials
refused to release the video.
More from WCAX - FERPA Website
Discussion of incident on VTGrandpa.com
More from WPTZ - More from Fox 44
WPTZ's story has some comments from FWSU.
Article from the St. Albans Messenger

Heroics at St. Albans Truck Stop Fire

A tractor trailer overturned on Route 15 in
front of Joe's Snack Bar in Jericho early Monday.

Franklin County Drug Raid

A 21 year old Fairfax man was pulled over early
Saturday morning (about 1:00am) for driving 85
miles per hour in a 50MPH zone.
He was clocked at 104/104A and pulled over at the
L-Team Car Wash on Main Street in Fairfax
It's a great day today to stop in for a wash.

FOUND
Essex Woman Wanted in Stabbing

Burglary Main Street Fairfax

Theft of Mail - Fletcher & Fairfield

Fairfax Police Report April 4th-11th

Fairfax burglary investigation yields arrests

A beautiful Sunday in Vermont led to two
motorcycle accidents in Franklin County.
In Sheldon, a husband and wife were riding
when the wife drove off the road.
Although the husband gave CPR, his wife died
Over in Georgia, a man was rushed to Northwest
Medical, where he has potential head injuries
after a motorcycle accident on Ballard Road.

On May 8, Vermont State Police investigated a
complaint concerning a front window of a
residence being shot out with a potato.
The complainant suspected a pneumatic or gas
operated potato gun was used to damage the
window.

Passenger Shoots Himself on I-89

Up in Berkshire police arrested a man who had
thrown a traffic cone at an off-duty St. Albans
Police officer and attacking the car with what
was described as a "screaming war cry".

A 42 year old woman was found shot to death
in Georgia yesterday evening.
Police notified the next of kin.
After an autopsy, it was concluded to be
a suicide, no further information coming.


Traffic Safety Without Borders

100MPH in Fairfax
A 33 year old Jay, Vermont man was clocked at 102
miles per hour on I-89 (were you thinking Main ?)
He refused a breath test and was lodged for lack
of $1,000 bail.

A St. Albans man accidentally shot himself
early Sunday when removing a firearm from
the waistband of his pants.
Burglaries are up all over Vermont with
several incidents of maple sugar thefts.
Watch your sugar houses along with your
homes and valuables. Call 524-2121 if you
see anything suspicious in Franklin-1.
A snowmobile was reported stolen Monday.
Another snowmobiler was in a tragic accident.
Gun pulled in Franklin County Road Rage

Two DUI Women in Same Car

A man was picked up at 3:25pm in Westford
on 128 and it turned out he has 5 DUI's !!!
36 License Suspensions for One Vermont Man
He has been arrested driving again !

"Watch Out for the Other Guy"
A man arrived home in Richford, where Vermont
State Police were executing a search warrant and
was charged with DUI # 4. Elsewhere,
Angry Driver Hits VTrans Worker

Two Year Old Accidentally Shot, Dies

Two DUI's in One Vermont Car

On January 27th & 28th, Tyler Mansfield (27)
passed bad checks on a closed account totaling
$841.90 to J & L Hardware in Fairfax, Vermont.
Vermont State Police have been unable to locate
Mansfield and have submitted an application for
a warrant for the arrest of Mansfield.
Vermont State Police have received information
indicating that Mansfield is still attempting
to pass checks on the closed account in the
Fairfax area.

Sam Webb Road Burglar Caught

Sheriff Report from Georgia, Vermont

Attempted Abduction in St. Albans
White pick-up, two males (30's) sought
Incident happened on LaSalle Street

If you've given car keys and a cell phone
to your child, please watch this Video
Better yet, watch it with your child
.

Angela Baker "Saved by the Belt"

On March 4, at about 11:47pm, Vermont State
Police arrested Shawn St. Pierre (21) of Fairfield,
Vermont for Careless & Negligent Operation on
I-89 north near Exit 17 in Colchester.
St. Pierre was taken into custody for traveling
109 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone.
St. Pierre was processed at the Williston State
Police Barrack and released on a citation.
Angela Baker was the arresting trooper.

Furnace Repairman Attacked in Vermont

Sheldon slaying remains unsolved
Kenneth Jerome was shot six years ago 07/07.

Fairfax Selectboard Met with Sheriff
Sheriff Robert Norris and Detective Kevin
Bushey addressed Fairfax concerns and made
a presentation on the Franklin County Sheriff
arrests and ticket totals for three years in
Fairfax compared to other agencies.
Some residents had voiced their concerns that
they "never see the Sheriff around".
Franklin County Sheriff's Department patrols
the Town of Fairfax for 40 hours per week.
That's equals out to 24% of the actual hours.
In 2010, they handled 249 of 660 total incidents
which equals out to 38%. Much more coming.
Franklin Sheriff vs. Vermont State Police
Franklin County Sheriff's Report
Look them up on facebook for more information.

Driver Hits St. Albans Police Car
escapes the scene on foot !
Suspect turned himself in to Vermont State
Police today and was cited into court 3/14.

Second Steeple Burglar Arrested
Shane Woodard has been arrested in
connection with the Steeple Market burglary.
Chad Paquette Has Now Been Arrested.

Peoples Trust Robbery Suspects Caught !
44 hours between robbery and arrest.
Thank You Vermont State Police.
Michael Haines has a history in court

Peoples Trust Robber Identified

Vermont State Police are looking for:
35 year old Shane Woodard for questioning in
regards to the Steeple Market break-in.


Steeple Market Break-In
Thieves broke-in at about 3:30am Thursday morning.
Silver mini-van, two youths, if you have info,
call Vermont State Police 524-5993.
Press Release with photos on Henry's site.
Cigarettes were the target.
Vermont State Police are investigating a
forced entry burglary into the Jolly Mart
on Vermont Route 15 in Jericho. The store
was broken into through the front glass
door and an undetermined number of items
were taken. The suspect is believed to be
a male wearing a black hoodie and black
pants. Anyone with information regarding
this burglary is asked to contact the
Vermont State Police in Williston at
878 7111. Sound familiar ???

Retirement to Serve as Restitution
in Hardwick Utility Embezzlement

$1.4M Stolen equals $1,200 per month payback.

His & Hers Drunken Driving Case

Missing 21 Year Old - FOUND
Former star athlete in St. Johnsbury

We had reports of a tractor trailer across
Main Street by Joyal Fuels in Fairfax, but
do not have any police report as of yet.
Reports came in prior to school opening.

Shooting at Mount Mansfield Union
Reports indicate suicide, boys bathroom.
VSP Press Conference was held at 11:00am.

Franklin Sheriff Report - Fairfax

More Franklin-1 Burglary Arrests !
Vermont State Police are so on top of the
situation, they actually had to tell someone
they had been burglarized and their stolen
property had been recovered.
Special thanks to FCSD also !

A 25 year old Fairfax man was cited to appear
in court after test driving an uninsured,
unregistered vehicle with a suspended license
at Nan's Mobil in Fairfax.

Big Fire in Jericho
Five fire departments were on the scene.
Route 15 is closed as of 10:00pm.

Five "Thieves" Charged in Franklin County

A 44 year old St. Albans man, whose family are
no strangers to the Fairfax break-ins, has been
arrested for operating with a criminally sus-
pended license on Main Street in Fairfax.

Fairfax Rescue Had Busy Day

School Bus Accident in Ferrisburgh
A man hit a school bus last night in Ferrisburgh
and was processed for DUI. The bus had 16
passengers, all were transported to FAHC.
Mount Mansfield's hockey team was onboard.

Georgia, Burglary & Arrests
2 more Georgia burglaries solved
Burglaries were at Skunk Hill Road & Kay Drive.

3 Car Crash Closes I-89

New Resource to Fight Crime Locally
Interactive Website - Crime in Franklin-1
Click, hold & drag, explore.

Break-Ins Return to Fairfax
Neighborhood Watch Returns !
You know the drill, folks. Pen & paper,
suspicious cars and people, write 'em down
with the time, car color and details !!!
Call VSP at 524-5993, or call me 782-0406.
Has someone come to your house ?
Daytime burglars tend to knock first and
ask directions, or a lost cat if you answer.
Remember the details, write 'em down after !
Franklin County Sheriff 524-2121.

Home Invasion in Underhill, Vermont

Police Investigating Swanton Home Invasion

The Vermont State Police responded to an
early morning burglary at the American
Legion Hall in Brighton. The subject(s)
entered the residence by force activating
the alarm system. The subject(s) then fled
on foot after sounding the alarm. Anyone
with information concerning this incident
is encouraged to contact the State Police
or the Brighton Police Department.

Rollover Accident in Fairfax
1653 Main Street, please drive safely.
2 occupants are out of the vehicle.
Fairfax Fire & Rescue have responded.
River Rd and Sand Hill Rd in Underhill
are closed due to a propane truck rollover.
Please seek alternate routes and drive
carefully due to weather conditions.

Police Officer Arrested for Burglary

An 18 year old was arrested on burglary charges.
Coins were recovered by Vermont State Police.

A phone tip led to a DUI # 4 arrest in Jericho.
A man was stopped in New Haven for doing 85MPH
in a 50MPH zone on Route 7 at 9:00am Saturday.
He was processed for DUI and ticketed.
A 57 year old Fletcher man was stopped at a
Cambridge Checkpoint and ticketed for DUI/Drugs.
An odd story came in about a shooting in a
car full of people in southern Vermont.
Five people were in a Dodge Neon and the driver
was shot in the lower back and leg area while
traveling in West Rutland. A 35 year old male
passenger was arrested, the driver was a 22 year
old girl. Read More

Hundreds were stopped in Jericho last night !
Franklin County Sheriff's Department responded
to two one vehicle accidents on Main Street in
Fairfax Wednesday (day). A Volvo slid off the
road and crashed into snowbanks, no injuries and
a Volkswagen Jetta slid off by Flanders Road.
No serious injuries reported at either.
Business Fire in St. Albans

Skiers Evacuated from Lift in Vermont
76 More Skiers Rescued in New York !!!
Cable Derails at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
Five chairs fell, injuries were reported.

Traffic Accidents Top Vermont News
Three DUI's drove off the road together in
Weybridge and a one year old was taken to
Northwest after being in an accident in St.
Albans while not properly restrained.
Woman Killed by Fleeing Driver
Woman Identified, worked at Dealer.com
Vermont man had 4 DUI's and a license.
House Fire in Jericho

Enosburg Drug Store Robbed

Burglar Caught in the Act in Georgia
Chase follows with crash on Oakland Station Road.
Man linked to multiple burglaries

I-89 is clear after numerous accidents
I don't belive Wednesday's accidents
were alcohol related, but tonight's will be.
I also need to do a break-in warning.
Last night several vehicles were broken into
in Jericho and Underhill.

There was an alcohol related snowmobile
accident up on the Rail Trail in Swanton.
Please drive and snowmobile safely.

A Christmas Miracle
Who likes very happy endings ?

Second Fire in St. Albans in Two Days
A building on Route 105 burned in St. Albans
today just a day after a spectacular blaze
took a beautiful home on Lake Champlain.
Please, take a moment now to check your
home for fire safety. No gloves on heaters.
Are your smoke detector batteries working ?
Have you been watering your Christmas tree ?

Train Derailment - Help Arrives
St. Albans cleans up after accident

Benefits Not Fast Enough
A Fairfax man has been arrested after posting
on facebook: "This message is too anyone who is
friends with the workers at the state building,
tell them to stay home if they don't want to be
in the middle of a riot... if people don't get
their benifits and I find enough people, let's
just say, columbine was nothing.. Hunger, will
make people do crazy things.."
.
Vermonters waiting for aid from WCAX
Vermont delegation seeks heating aid boost.
Vermont hunger growing
Waiting List at COTS Burlington

Mary Pat O'Hagan's body found
On Sunday, October 3rd at approximately 5:30pm,
the Vermont State Police were notified that
human remains were found in a wooded area in
the Town of Wheelock, Vermont.
VSP confirmed it was Mary Hagan.
Vermont State Police are asking anyone who
may have taken video and/or pictures of the
Sheffield Field Days on Labor Day Monday,
September 6th to contact the Vermont State
Police in St. Johnsbury.
It's been over a week in Sheffield, Vermont
FBI Joins Search
Suspicious Circumstances in Missing Woman Case
$5,000 reward offered for information on
Missing People in Vermont

Home Invasion - Intruder Killed

Food City Gun Girl Caught - Confesses
Detectives from the St Albans City Police
Department arrested two subjects in connection
with the aggravated assault that took place in
the city on November 10th on Lake Street,
near Food City.

Low Speed Chase Was Medical
Vermont State Police received several calls
about a swerving car "all over the road" on
I-89 and found a 60 year old Fairfax man having
a diabetic reaction.

Feds Stop Bombing in Oregon !!!
Somali was at tree lighting ceremony !
Feds sold teenager dud explosives !

Franklin County Sheriff's Department has cited
two people at Hannaford's this week for shop-
lifting, but neither had food in their carts.
One man in St. Johnsbury got caught leaving a
grocery store with one cart with $487 of food.

Milton Police Make Two Arrests
Brothers suspected of automobile break-ins

St. Albans Woman Arraigned
An 11 year old boy was rescued Tuesday in
St. Albans and a 34 year old woman has been
charged with sexual assault, kidnapping, and
a host of other charges.
Police and the boy's parents went to the home
where they believed the boy to be, but were
told the boy wasn't there. Police returned and
heard noises coming from the upstairs.
A second 11 year old boy was there also.
article by Leon Thompson St. Albans Messenger
Also in St. Albans, a man returned to his car
in the Food City parking lot and found three
intruders rummaging through his car. After a
brief chase, one pulled a gun and told the man
to "back-off". He did and they escaped.
Police have found a camouflaged colored
Toyota SR5 plate number Vermont FDT 483

River Road Accident in Fairfax
Early Sunday morning - Not weather related.

Fire Shuts Down Milton McDonalds

Be On the Look Out for - Caught !!!
2 Men, Armed & Dangerous, on the run

2 Burlington Armed Robberies

A wallet was lost at Steeple Market

Colchester Accident Leaves Two Dead

Hit & Run on juvenile in St. Albans

Grandson Cleared in Westford

Armed Bank Robbery in Williamstown

Armed Robbery - Milton Monday Morning

Man Dies in Winooski Apartment Fire

Fire Engulfs Winooski Apartment Building

Fire, Evacuations at Burlington Airport

Two dead in Burlington house

Traffic Flagger Killed in Newport
Please drive safely this weekend !

Shooting in Bridport
At about 8:00pm Friday night, Peter Damone
was shot in his backyard in Bridport, Vermont.
He was able to summon his wife, who called 911.
A target shooter from some distance is the
believed shooter. An investigation is ongoing.

A northbound vehicle was clocked Sunday on I-89
at Exit 12 (Williston) at 125 M.P.H.
Please remember to drive defensively and safely.

Car vs. House in St. Albans
Driver extracted and transported.

Markowitz Checks Out Meth Problem
Though Markowitz states we have no coverage late
night, we do, they're dispatched from their homes.
Several live in or around Fairfax and Georgia.

Charges pending in Meth Lab case ?
by Leon Thompson of the St. Albans Messenger
Meth Bust in St. Albans & Georgia
Cleanup begins at Meth Lab

VSP Defuse Altercation in Fairfax
A Vermont State Trooper was in the parking lot
of BFA Fairfax Monday evening talking with
two men who were having a verbal altercation.
One was yelling "He assaulted me and here's a
witness"
while the other was shouting out "you
shouldn't have threatened to shoot me."

After quite some time, they all left separately.
If we receive anything more from Lt. Hango, it
will be posted here asap.

A man fleeing from Williston Police crashed his
Chevy Blazer into a phone pole and died last night.
Name has not been released pending notification.
Williston Police initiated a traffic stop, but
the driver fled, got out of sight of the cruiser
and failed to make a turn, crashing head-on.
Another passenger was transported to the hospital.

There were two tractor trailer accidents Friday
near Swanton, one at Exit 21 and one on Route 78.
At approximately 8:00pm Friday night, troopers
responded to a report of a dispute in Bakersfield.
The accused, David Stanley Smart believed that Blaine
Gordon was someone who had vandalized his prop-
erty, and Smart fired two rounds from a 9mm in
his direction, one striking an ATV within inches
of Gordon.
The two were involved in a physical struggle,
and troopers arrived on scene and took Smart
into custody as he was attempting to leave.

Connecticut Men Deny Assault, Robbery

Tractor Shooting on McNall Road in Fairfax ?
Vermont State Police investigated a "shooting" this
afternoon of a tractor window while the farmer was
mowing on McNall Road in Fairfax.
VSP have determined it was a rock probably kicked
up by the mower. No injuries.

A Franklin County Deputy was injured Sundaqy
in a late night crash
.

House Explosion in Swanton
Fire creates two heroes !

MISSING 14 YEAR OLD FEMALE
Yellow jacket with the word "Pink" on back.
5'5", 125 pounds, red hair, brown eyes.
Blue jeans, white shirt.
Missing from Rutland area, more to come...
Erika Grosso is her name.
CALL Vermont State Police Rutland 802-773-9101
Believed to be a runaway.

Kolibas Sentenced to 22-25 Years

Big Drug Round-Up in Milton

Georgia Kidnapping - False Report
A Georgia girl texted her ex-boyfriend that she had
been kidnapped and was being driven around Georgia's
backroads while she was actually riding around with
another ex-boyfriend. She'll be in court soon.

104 M.P.H. on I-89
Cannonball Run Busted on Vermont Interstate.
A second driver may also be ticketed.
Several Lamborghinis were involved !

Car vs. Moose After Midnight Sunday
On I-89 early Sunday, near the Lamoille River bridge
in the northbound lane, a car struck a moose.
The 19 year old driver was uninjured.

Fairfax Recreation Missing Golden Duck
The Golden Duck, which was outside the Fairfax
Pharmacy is missing ! Have you seen it ???
Please call the Fairfax Pharmacy at 849-2101.
The Golden Duck is awarded each week to the local
business that leads in ticket sales for June's
Annual Fairfax Ducky Race on the Lamoille River.
The Fairfax Pharmacy won the Golden Duck Trophy
awarded last year for the most total sales. HELP !

Young girl killed in tragic bicycle accident

McGregor's Pharmacy in South Hero Robbed Again !

Police Investigate Home Improvement Fraud in Fairfax

Police Seek Attempted Rapist in St. Albans
Police Have Three Suspects
That's too sad to even think about !

Police Seek Randy Cummings

FranklinOne.com received a report of a possible
attempted abduction at BFA St. Albans.
Reportedly, a man called the school and said he
was the girl's stepfather and was coming to pick
her up at 1:00pm Friday afternoon.
She called her mother who said he had not called.
WCAX has confirmed on the 6:00 News.

Possible Attempted Abduction in St. Albans

Attempted Kidnapping in Fairfax ?
A 9 year old girl on Stable Road in Fairfax
was approached by a man yesterday around 7:30pm.
He reportedly asked her to come to the car,
but he drove off after she went inside her home.
Small black sedan, Vermont plates.
A separate attempted abduction in Williston was
also reported. Police urge caution !

60 days for shooting range tragedy

Fatal Swimming Accident

Vermont State Police were on Fletcher Road
for a woman injured in a domestic assault.
Fairfax Rescue responded and transported one.

House Explosion in Vermont

Police Seek E-Burgh Robbery Suspect

Franklin County man charged with 9th DUI

Former student causes disturbance at BFA St. A.

"Ruff" times in Rutland
Rutland P.D.'s Dog Suspended !

Police Cruiser in 3 Car Accident
A Franklin County Sheriff's Department cruiser was
invloved in a three car accident in Colchester Tuesday.
Read More

Police Search for Georgia Man FOUND

Fletcher Road Reduced to 30 MPH in Fairfax !

Fairfax & Georgia Signs Found in Westford
While responding to a family disturbance, the
Vermont State Police found our road signs
.

Wanted Man NOW BEHIND BARS

3 Car Accident on I-89
It's snowing and sticking in Fairfax & Georgia, Vermont !
Winter Storm Watch Tuesday Updated

School Employees Allegedly Harassed Student

Search for Body Resumed in Westford
Crews will began again at 11:00am

On a Friday night on the interstate
High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
Suspect fled on foot !
Below is the report as it happened.
Wicked High Speed Chase Going On on I-89.
Lots of cruisers, one with a barking dog.
85 MPH southbound now at 76MM.
Spikes are set up at Exit 10.
Chase has been going on for quite some time,
he's already averted spikes at Exit 13.
Weaving in and out of traffic, still going.
Missed the spikes again, 70MPH at 63MM.
MM61 and still headed south.
Not sure where this started, but I'm updating
as it happens. Trooper said "head-on".
Nothing but silence on the scanner.
I have a feeling the chase is over and a Press
Release will follow later tonight or tomorrow.

Canadian Smugglers Sentenced in Vermont

Vermont man fired rifle into full car

Car Crashes Into Swanton House, Four Injured

A 19 year old from Albany, Vermont has died from
injuries received after his ATV left the road in
Albany and struck some trees.

90MPH, DUI, Wrong way driver on I-89

Police Investigate St. Albans Hit & Run

Helicopter Crashes in Southern Vermont

Police Seek Cop Impersonator

At about 1:45am, a Vermont State Trooper on patrol
came upon a car accident on I-91 with the driver
thrown from the vehicle and deceased.
He was from Illinois.

Enosburgh Man Shoots Brother
We have reports of a man who shot his brother
in the leg, wounding him, in Enosburgh last
night after arguing over paying rent.

Juvenile, Bryan Nichols, DOB: 12/7/92
left his foster residence in Lowell and is believed
to be in the South Burlington area. Nichols is
riding a brown bicycle and carrying a black back
pack. He is not a danger to himself or others.
If located please call local police/VSP.

Train Strikes, Kills Man Near St. Albans

Richford man charged in bank robberies
Corrections from yesterday's story.

Missing Juvenile in Bradford FOUND

Police Chase & Crash at St. Michael's

St. J. woman brutally assaulted child
Warning: Very disturbing story.

Road Rage on I-89 MM 96 North

Six Year Anniversary of Brianna Maitland
Two infant homicides in Vermont to report.

Arrest in Bomb Threat/Robbery
Bomb threat, robbery in Swanton

St. Albans Police Look for Armed Robber
Press Release & Photos on Henry's site

Eighth Fatal Vermont Snowmobile Accident

Mobile Meth Lab Bust in St. Albans !
You Must Warn Your Children About Meth !
It's Very Addictive and It Kills !!!
Warn Your Children About Pills Also !
Valium and Oxycotin are being abused.
Call me if you need help at 782-0406
story from the St. Albans Messenger

Girl's foot run over at BFA Fairfax
Fairfax Rescue and the Vermont State Police
were at BFA Fairfax for an 18 year old girl
that "had her foot run over by a car" Thursday.

Burglary in Fairfax

Stray Bullet Hits Essex Home
Essex joins Fairfax and Georgia as "lucky".

Mildred Warren's Window Shot in Fairfax

Shooting Incident in Georgia
No injuries in potentially tragic incident
A 15 year old Georgia boy was shooting a squirrel, but
hit a baby's room in a neighboring house multiple
times while the baby was in it with the father.

McGregor Pharmacy Robbed in South Hero
On January 29th at approximately 12:51am
Vermont State Troopers responded to a burglary
alarm at McGregor's Pharmacy on US Route 2 in
South Hero. Upon arrival, Troopers observed
that the front windows to the pharmacy had
been smashed and that the pharmacy had been
burglarized. A preliminary inventory conducted
by pharmacy personnel indicated that narcotics
were the focus of the offender(s).
This burglary is still under investigation.
Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious
in or around the pharmacy during the midnight
to 1:00am timeframe is asked to contact the
State Police in St. Albans at 524-5883.

Northwest Corrections Guard Charged

Police Believe "Serial Bank Robber" Caught

Enosburgh Attempted Abductions a Hoax

Vermont woman killed trying to save cat

Arrest Made in Bank Robbery
Chad Lussier, 23 of Richford has been arrested.
Thanks to Trooper Cota and Vermont State Police.
Serial Bandit Caught ?

Multi-vehicle crash with 2 fatalities.

Fairfax Men Cited after Altercation
Andy Naylor and Jason Flanders have been cited in a
road rage turned assault incident last week in Fairfax.
Allegedly, Naylor rammed a vehicle on Route 104 and
when the occupants got out on Shepardson Hollow,
Road near Naylor, Naylor produced a bat.
These young men have known each other for 20 years.
Flanders faces assault charges, Naylor faces crim-
inal charges in the incident that alarmed Fairfax.
Fairfax Man Brutally Beaten
Sister offers $5,000 Reward for information

Following story turned out to be a hoax
Enosburg Falls on High Alert
Attempted abductions have parents worried.
Franklin County Sheriff Robert Norris comments.

ACLU Sues Brattleboro Police

St. Albans Woman Assaulted, Robbed

St. Albans Police are no longer seeking the black
Audi, as it seems some kids were playing a prank.

7th Snowmobile Fatality

Anthony Popp blames nobody
Snowmobiler father says "tragic accident".
My prayers go out to him.

Two men have been killed in an accident on
the beltline in Burlington, Vermont
.
Fairfax Rescue was called to Cambridge earlier
for a nine month old who has fallen and may
have some head injury.
Fairfax Fire was called to Buck Hollow Road
for a carbon monoxide alarm.

Two Car Accident on Westford Milton Road
Both Fairfax ambulances responded Saturday.

Missing Vermont Juveniles FOUND

3 Dead as Snowmobiles go through ice
on Lake Dunmore

Snowmobile Accident Kills Three
from WCAX
3 Snowmobile Fatalities Raise Concerns

Westford Woman Released from Jail

Cambridge Robbery Suspect Caught

Kinney Drugs in Cambridge Robbed

Trooper Baker Uninjured in Crash
Vermont State Trooper Angela Baker was providing
assistance to Trooper Barnes who was dealing with
several vehicles that had slid off I-89 North in
Richmond, when her cruiser, with blue lights on,
was struck from behind on Sunday.
Angela is a former School Board Director at BFA.

Duo caught sledding on I-89
Police scanner conversations were priceless.

Woman cited for DUI after hitting cruiser

Bank Robbed in Lyndonville
Suspect Arrested

Woman Slain in St. Johnsbury Parking Lot
Press Releases from Henry Raymond's site.

Two Killed in Car Accidents

Fire Kills Two Barre Children
Kids were in Kentucky for Christmas.

Christmas Passengers Are Heroes !!!
Terrorist tries to detonate explosives on flight
from Amsterdam to Detroit, Michigan.

Kinney Drugs on Main Street in Cambridge was
robbed by a man demanding oxycodone Christmas
Eve. He fled in an unknown direction.

Police say Westford Woman was Murdered
Vermont State Police have suspended the search.
More from Henry Raymond's site.

Amtrak train hits car in Randolph, Vermont
Driver and passenger both killed in accident.

Third Invader Charged With Burglary
First invader killed, second still in hospital.

Feds Target Five Vermont Farms

Gervais Family Farm in Bakersfield Hit

Feds Hit Farms Looking for Illegals

Police Hunt for Driver Who Crashed
Accident occurred on Ballard Road in Georgia.

Armed Robbery in Newport
Police are looking for a couple.

Home Invaders Shot in New Hampshire
One dead, one injured, one running away

Multiple DUI's, accidents, speeding tickets
and two high speed chases in St. Albans Town.
One went through Georgia and St. Albans.
Please, drive defensively this holiday.

Sunny with a chance of falling marijuana

St. Albans man wanted in assault

Bank Robbery Enosburgh TD Bank

Police Protected in Mistaken Identity Case

Woman Denies Charges in Crash

Vanishing Bank Robber Trail Goes Cold
SWANTON BANK ROBBERY

Armed Robbery Attempt in Colchester

No Charges in Inmate's Death

Fourth Burglar Caught

Mother, Daughter Steal from Ronald McDonald
In our saddest burglary report yet, a mother and
daughter were arrested for stealing $15 from the
Ronald McDonald House Change Box in Enosburgh.
Surveillance video caught the act on tape.

Vandalism Spree Leaves 24 Cars Damaged
One of the arrested men is from Westford.

Car Break-Ins in Fairfax
Lock your homes, lock your vehicles.
Safety Tip: Keep your car keys handy and sound
the alarm if you see anyone near your vehicle.

Armed carjacking in Lyndon and a
Man Stabbed Son Over Clogged Toilet
Corkscrew used in Vermont attack

Vermont State Police are investigating a
forced entry burglary on Williamson Road
in Cambridge that occurred at approximately
3:30pm on October 8th. A neighbor observed
a red Jeep Cherokee (boxy style) leave a
residence at a high rate of speed.
Anyone with information should contact Sgt.
Garry Scott Vermont State Police - Lamoille
Outpost 878-7111.

Police Arrest 2 in Rochester Bank Robbery

ANOTHER VERMONT BANK ROBBERY

Burlington Burglar Jumps from Fourth Floor
Burlington Police Officer Bob Baur is a former
Patriots Youth Football Coach.
Burglar was conscious after escape attempt
and is entered in Dumbest Criminal Contest.

Bank Robbery in St. Albans Monday Morning
More to come on this breaking story.
article from the St. Albans Messenger
Story from WCAX
Police Search for Bank Robber
Bank in Richford robbed Friday morning.

Some good news in the fight against crime
Third Arrest in Burglary Spree
Thanks to VSP & FCSD

Franklin County Jail Closing

A Richford woman has a serious leg injury and
a totaled car after a man hit her, knocking her
off the road and down an embankment.
He will be charged with DUI # 5.

A bonfire got a little too big for neighbors
last night up in North Fairfax and several
folks called 911 sending Fairfax's finest to
what they thought might be a house fire.
Permits are required for Open Burns !!!

Suicidal Female Pulled Off Bridge
A "suicidal" girl was pulled from the Georgia
overpass on I-89 at Exit 18 last evening at.
about 6:30pm. Jeff Young appears to be our hero.
More to come on this story.

Arrests Made in Multiple Burglaries
Vermont State Police have made two arrests for
"multiple burglaries" in Franklin and Addison
Counties.
Shawn Gagnon was arrested by VSP on September 23,
and subsequently lodged at the Chittenden County
Correctional Center.
However, Kyle Gagner, is still being sought for
questioning in regards to this investigation and
still has an active arrest warrant for a previous
unrelated matter.
Anyone with information regarding this case
or is knowledgeable as to the whereabouts of
Kyle Gagner is asked to contact
Vermont State Police at (802) 524-5993.
We'll have more soon.
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
assisted in conjuction with VSP.
Thanks to ALL !!!

Burglary Reports Continue
Throughout Northern Vermont, burglaries are
out-of-control and even the Starving Artist
was burglarized.
Two 21 year olds were recently caught in
Berkshire with a 14 year old accomplice.

Inmate's Cause of Death Discovered
Ashley Ellis, who passed away at the Northwest
Correctional Facility has been determined by
the Vermont State Police.
Cause of death: hypokalemic induced cardiac
arrhythmia due to anorexia/bulimia nervosa
and denial of access to medication

Lock Your Doors - Be Observant
Daytime Break-ins are occurring in Franklin-1.
Hot Spots during daylight include:
Woodward Road - Rood Mill Roads
River Road - Goose Pond Road
Write Down Suspicious Cars & People
Don't forget the time of day and call the
Franklin County Sheriff's Department 524-2121
Attention Police Vermont State Police and
Franklin Deputies are both receiving info.
We need to communicate and compare notes.
Public Use Henry Raymond's Website !
Two decoy geese were reported stolen from River
Road in Fairfax Sunday night. The decoys are old.
Please call Vermont State Police with any info
at 524-5993.
If you have had a recent break-in, please call
Franklin County Sheriff's Department now at
524-2121.

Franklin-1 Break-Ins
Afternoon break-ins have been reported in
Georgia and Fairfax in the past two days.
Who's car is that next door ???
Write down descriptions of suspicious
people and vehicles in your neighborhood.
Necklace Stolen in Fairfax
Call Vermont State Police with information.

Night Out rolls to success
by Leon Thompson of the St. Albans Messenger

Vermont State Police responded to a house
near the Fletcher Fairfax town line for a
woman with a gun. All is peaceful now.

At approximately 4:50pm Vermont State Police
responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-89
southbound in the town of Georgia.
This crash involved 3 vehicles, one of which
was a Vermont State Police cruiser.
More details coming.

Victim in Snack Shack Crash Dies

Fiery Crash in Westford

A man was processed for DUI in Cambridge.

U-32, Spaulding Evacuated - Bomb Threats
MVU was in Lockdown Friday.

There was a fatal head-on car accident in
Montgomery near the Belvidere town line.

At least 5 vehicles were damaged Friday
when several unidentified juveniles threw
rocks at passing traffic on I-89 northbound,
near mile marker 86.
Vehicles received dented hoods, panels,
and a smashed windshield.
One large rock traveled through a wind-
shield between the operator and passenger,
and was found in the rear seat.
Luckily, no one was injured.
The accused are believed to be several
juveniles, who fled on bicycles into
a near by development in South Burlington.
Anyone with information is encouraged to
call the Vermont State Police at 878-7111.
In other news, MVU was in Lockdown Friday.

Truck Slams Into Snack Shack
Four people injured in Williston.

Man Stabbed in South Burlington

Vermont State Police responded to a call
for two juveniles on the roof at BFA Sunday
afternoon around 5:30pm.
The youths reportedly broke into BFA
but they got away up the playground hill.
One is wearing a red shirt, blue jeans,
and a light colored ballcap.
The other is wearing a football jersey.
Anyone seeing the suspects is encouraged
to call vermont State Police at 524-5993.
Thanks to VSP for responding so quickly.

Vermont State Police Probe Georgia B&E
Police seek help in Center Market Break In

Fairfax Selectboard met Monday.
Fairfax Vandalism and a reconfiguration of
Routes 104 and 128 were on the agenda.
Decided at the meeting:
Fairfax's Selectboard will send a letter to
Franklin County prosecutors and a letter to
Vermont Department of Health regarding vandals.
Routes 104 and 128 are regarding the
"shortcut", nothing major.

Police Arrest Fake Essex Cop

Franklin County Police Chase

Man Molests Four Year Old 10 Times
Convict Gets No Jail Time.
Accused Murderer Gets No Trial !

Interstate Ignorance
A couple Winooski 21 year olds are in trouble
for trying to incite Road Rage !!!

Arrests Made in Fight for Parking Space


Sheriff's Corner
by Sheriff Robert W. Norris

Sheriff Robert W. Norris is available at 524-2121.

From Franklin County Sheriff Robert Norris
In an attempt to keep the community informed
with the Sheriff's Office involvement in your area,
the following is being released:


The Sheriff's Corner
Hello and welcome to the Sheriff's Corner.

Franklin County Sheriff's Department warns you:
Do not call numbers in the 809 area code.
Do not call any advertisements online or in the mail.
It becomes a large addition to your phone bill.

Winter 2006/2007
From Franklin County Sheriff Robert Norris
It has come to the attention of this office that
there are currently at least 2 separate mail scam
operations in our area.
This information has been verified with the
Attorney General's Consumer Fraud division.
Mailings have been received from a company,
reportedly from Las Vegas, known as "MTA"
(or Money Trust Alliance).
Mailings have also been received from a company
called "PRO", again, reportedly from Las Vegas.
These particular mailings were targeted to
elderly persons.
A reminder to all citizens - be suspicious of:
If you receive any mailing requesting you to
send money in order to obtain a monetary prize
or lottery.
If you receive any mailing with no ability to
contact the company by telephone.
Any mailing requesting information regarding
your Social Security Number or Credit Card Numbers.
Any mailing from out of the country.
Any mailing with glaring typographical errors.
And anything telling you that you are a GUARANTEED WINNER.
Citizens may contact the Attorney General's Office,
Consumer Fraud Division @ 1-800-649-2424 or
Mail Preference Service
Attn: Department 5312277
Direct Marketing Account
PO Box 282
Carmel, NY 10512



Neighborhood Watch
by Chris Santee

If you see something suspicious, contact
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
at 524-2121. Call 911 for all emergencies !

Vermont State Police (St. Albans) 524-5993

Break-Ins in Fairfax & Georgia.
Burglars are approaching homes during daytime
hours in Fairfax and Georgia. If someone is
home, the burglars ask for directions.
If nobody is home, they break in.
If you see anything suspicious, try to get
information. License plates, Make and Model
of automobiles, markings on trucks, clothes
and desription of suspect. Write It Down !
Include time and date and call the Sheriff
at 524-2121 with your information.
Fairfax is being divided into "grids"
and individuals are being responsible for
notifying neighbors of activities. If you
can do a "grid" please call FranklinOne.com
at 849-2758 or 782-0406.

Neighborhood Watch Alert for Franklin-1

Daytime Break-Ins in Fairfax
Please, lock your homes and cars !
Report suspicious vehicle plate numbers.
Get a description, time and location.

During the night of October 21, 2011,
a bright yellow 8 cubic foot wheelbarrow
was stolen from our driveway on Meade Road.
If you know anything about it, we would
like to hear from you. Thanks !
Betty and Gene Nuovo 782-2737.


Currently Updating Here !!!!!!!

A 19 year old man and a 20 year old man,
both from Milton, have been cited to appear
in Franklin County Court to answer to charges
of burglary in an August 20th incident on Rood
Mill Road in Fairfax.
Thanks to Franklin County Sheriff's Department
and the Milton Police Department, great job !



Here's an example of these type crimes:
Police Say Fake Door-to-Door
Salesman Robbed Homes in Vermont


Georgia Teens Caught in Cota Case
Thanks to Trooper Jay Riggen, Nice Work !!!
At about 6:30am, June 1st, there was a daytime
burglary on Cherrierville Road, just north of
Berthiaume Road and south of Brick Church and
Carroll Hill Road. The resident returned home
to find a car in the driveway with his change
jar on the front seat. He entered the house
and found two men with at least one armed.
A scuffle followed and a chase occured down
Cherrierville to Austin Road, west to RT 104
and north to St. Albans. One man was arrested
and another fled. Police searched for a heavy
set man with blue jeans and a black shirt.
He was later apprehended.

Fairfax Break-In from 2008




Older Police News
Youth presription drug abuse on rise in Vermont

Defense claims rights violated
in arrest after car collision

Written By Leon Thompson

Fairfax Rescue and the Vermont State Police
responded to Rood Mill Road for a report of
a woman being thrown from a vehicle Monday.
It sounded like a domestic, no description.
A six year old Fairfax girl found the victim.
She went and told her dad, who called 911.
It appears the car went off the road,
boyfriend and girlfriend got into a dispute
afterwards, she was not pushed out of a car.

Teacher Accused of Hosting Underage Drinking Party

Mother loses unborn twins in accident
Drugged driver can't be charged with homicide

Fairfax Rescue and Vermont State Police
responded to a "car in the water" at Fairfax
Falls this morning. The man was uninjured but
was transported by the police for DWI.
Channels 3 and 44 were there.

Arrest Made in Bank Robbery
Hyde Park Union Bank.

Lady Bandit Strikes Again
Another South Burlington store robbed

Fugitive Caught in Georgia

Police looking for fugitive sex offender

Do You Know This Girl ?

Man Is Now In Custody
St. Albans fugitive sought
Man was considered dangerous

Divers recover body from Lake Carmi

Crime Wave Linked to Drugs
""These are desperate people
who will go to extreme measures
in order to get their fix,"
said Chittenden
County State's Attorney T.J. Donovan."

Residents Chase Down Armed Robbery Suspect

Osprey Nest Destroyed, Reward Offered !!

Thieves Steal Returnables !!!

Wienermobile Crashes Into Wisconsin Home

St. Albans Police Get Federal Funding

Police Detonate Pipe Bombs
Neighbor's grill is only damage

Two Teen Vermont Girls Missing
Girls last seen entering Lincoln Continental

Man Arrested for Car Break-Ins

Avoiding Investment Scams
from WCAX

Man with gun robs Zachary's in Milton

Police say 44 year old St. Albans man
beat up his elderly lawnmowing neighbor
.

Police Investigations Shutdown Essex, CVU

Three Women Invade Home in St. Albans

Arrest made Thursday at Fairfax Rec. Path
No motor vehicles are allowed on the path.
A fisherman, not a student at BFA Fairfax,
drove down to the Path instead of parking
in the designated area.
More news on local arrests to come asap.
A couple of burglaries have been solved.

Corner Cupboard Goes Up in Flames
"Sheldon fire is suspicious" says Fire Chief

Alleged Assaults Prompt Manhunt

Bus Crash Injures Four, Closes I-89
I was traveling south on I-89 when,
A VTRANS truck blocked I-89 at Exit 9 and
detoured traffic east on Route 2 to Mont-P.
Route 2 runs right next to I-89 there.
Several police cruisers had lights flashing.
The whole front end of the bus was gone.
Several cars and debris covered about 1/4 mile.

Berlin helicopter crash kills pilot

Vermont low in "texting while driving"

St. Albans conference on
prescription drug abuse draws 75.


Richford & Berkshire Drug Busts

Drugs valued at $ 55,000

Fairfax Recreation Park Vandalism
Some vandals were caught.
They are juveniles and they are very local.
To the best of my knowledge, they stole a
kayak, overturned it and got all wet.
It's really, really cold in the Lamoille.
Authorities have the information.

A Donation Jar for the Vermont Children's Hospital
was stolen from the counter at the Georgia Market
Henry Raymond has some still photos.
A second jar was placed on the counter and
$1,277.51 was raised for the children.
We're still looking for the culprit.

Boy killed in hunting shooting

St. Albans Police name Adult suspects
Three juveniles also suspected in crime spree.

Franklin County Drug Sweep Nets 17

After 5 Years, Maitland Case Still a Mystery

Vehicle Vandalism in Fairfax
from Henry Raymond's website.

Police Officers Shot in Pittsburgh

Hit and Run at Minor's Country Store
Pick up truck was damaged in incident.

Police Seek Help Finding Missing Teen
Essex teen girl missing

Milton Police Seek Vandal Driver

Fairfax Man Arrested for Biting Police Car

Interstate I-89 Re-Opens after six hour shutdown

Multiple Vehicle Wreck on I-89 in Georgia
Two Tractor Trailers Involved !

Information Sought in Snowmobile Theft
Incident occurred on Fletcher Road

Georgia Burglary
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office
is investigating a burglary of a residence in
Georgia, VT which occurred on September
27th, 2008 between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Entry was gained by forcing open a locked
door while the homeowners were away.
Once inside the burglars stole a large amount
of jewelry (Click for Henry's site),
a video camera and other items (Click
to Henry's site).
Anyone who has any information about this
incident is asked to call the Franklin County
Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.

We Got Him !!!
Can you identify this thief in Milton ?
He was recognized as being from Winooski.
Special thanks to Winooski Police Department
and Chief Steve McQueen.

Generator, Compressor stolen in Fairfax
from Henry Raymond's website

Attempted Burglary in Milton
from Henry Raymond's website

Fairfax Burglary
There was a daytime break-in in North Fairfax
Tuesday. Please call Vermont State police at
524-5993 if you have any information to share.
Lock your doors, write license plate #'s.
We've been through this before and observation
can be a good weapon in fighting crime.
Burglars tend to knock on doors, ask directions
if you're home, or break-in if you're not.

Arsonists Sought in St. Albans

Shooter Riddles Churches with Bullets
Police seek information in Vermont incident.

Hunting Fatality Conviction
in Supreme Court's hands.

from the St. Albans Messenger

Vandals Strike Holiday Toy Charity

Burglars Target Holy Communion

Guns Stolen from Bob's Gun Shop

Stolen ATV Recovered
Please call Franklin County Sheriff's Department
at 524-2121 if you have any information.

112 M.P.H. on I-89 in Swanton

Vermont State Police Warning !!!

Crime Sweeps Northern Vermont
A burglary has been reported in Westford.
No further details at this time.
Lock your doors, take your keys with you.

Suspect Arrested in North Hero Burglary

VSP: "Economy Leads to Crime Spike"

IRS Warns of Possible e-mail Scam

Police Investigate Guard Assault
at Jericho Firing Range

Jordan Paquette was the guard.

42 Pounds of Ecstasy Confiscated

Police search for jail escapee in Vermont

4 arrested, 1 sought in home invasion

Oxycontin - Audio Slideshow

Bomb threat at St. Albans Police Department

Police Identify High Risk Sex Offender

Suspicious Person in Fairfax

Car stolen in Georgia,
chased through Fairfax


High Speed Chase in Fairfax
Suspicious Person in Franklin-1 ???

Two young men in St. Albans
try out for "America's Dumbest Criminals"
.
What were these guys thinking ???

A woman was clocked at 111 M.P.H. on I-89 and
a car with five passengers rolled over five times,
but overall for the past year on our roads...
2007 - Safe Year on Vermont Highways
Thanks for driving safely in Franklin-1

Nathan White arrested for Steeple Market robbery
from The St. Albans Messenger.
Arrest made in Steeple Market case (WCAX)
Henry Raymond has the suspect's photo.
The alleged culprit spent Christmas in jail.
Thanks to Franklin County Sheriff's Department and
Vermont State Police.
Steeple Market Robbed

Essex Shooter Changing Plea
Suspect rejects Plea Deal
Essex shooter will go to trial this summer.

Fletcher Store Fuel Taken
Woman stopped by Vermont State Police

Bailey Murder Charges Dropped
BFP article with comments

Trio Plead Guilty to Theft
Three young men stole from cancer patient.

Missing Connecticut Girl Found Safe
FranklinOne.com worked with an incredible group
of webmasters throughout New England on this.
Nice job, special thanks to Connecticut Staties.

Missing Connecticut Girl May Be in Franklin County
Megan Roberts, of Connecticut is missing and might be
traveling to Enosburg Falls with a boy named Kenny.
Click Here for More !!!

Weathered Blue Jeans Could Be Maitland Clue

Crime in St. Albans
An article from the St. Albans Messenger
Gang Activity in St. Albans
There was a Public Safety Forum Thursday in the
Historical Museum in St. Albans, Vermont at 7:30pm
in the Bliss Auditorium.
About 200 attended with more turned away
due to a lack of space.

FranklinOne.com thanks the City Police of St. Albans
for keeping us safe when we visit the Rail City.

On Friday, September 14th at 2:20pm, two men parked a
dark green Ford Escort near the covered bridge in Fairfax.
The men, went to Marvin's Gardens on Hunt Street and cut
Marvin and Catherine's tires.
One man is 6', 185 pounds and was wearing a black T-Shirt.
The other is shorter and about 230 pounds with sandy hair.
Anyone with info can anonymously e-mail here.

Information has been received in each of the following
two disturbing stories and both involve young children.
Local authorities have been informed of the details.

Reward Increased - Information Received
An anonymous donor has pledged another $50,
bringing the Reward to $150 for a conviction.
FranklinOne.com has been tipped as to the identity
of the alleged shooter. He is a youth. More to come.
The tipster wished to remain anonymous.
Cat, Shot by Arrow Recovering
Reward offered for conviction of shooter
By the corner of Benny Road and Flecther Road in
Fairfax, on or about July 27th, a long-haired,
cream and grey colored cat was found after it
had been shot by an arrow.
The cat was brought to Tamarac Veterinary Clinic on
Route 128 in Westford and was due to be picked up Friday.
The six to nine month old is now looking for her owner !
Anyone with information, please call 849-2758.
A $150 Reward is offered for a conviction.

No injuries in Fairfax multiple garage fire
Fairfax's Fire Department responded to a garage fire
on Colonial Road in Fairfax at about 1:35pm August 7th.
Young boys were seen at the scene.
Georgia, Milton, St. Albans Town and Cambridge also
provided assistance.
Several garages in the complex were on fire.
Vermont State Police are investigating.
Greg Hartmann stated at the scene after "We've got
a lot of great friends."
Amen, Greg, thanks to all our neighbors !
Monday night there was a call on Cleary Road.
Henry Raymond has photos of the fire on his site.
WCAX has reported officials do not think arson.
FranklinOne.com wants the full investigation done.
In a more recent fire in New York,
Early Morning Blaze Claims Young Boy

Another Phone Scam - Beware
Can you drug test a town ?
Keeping gangs out of Vermont

Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Arrest made in St. A. shooting
We'll be hearing more about these guys.
Expect a self defense defense from the shooter.
WCAX has video of the "innocent pedestrians".
A 16 year old Berkshire girl in St. A. at 3:30am ???
Parents, do you know where your children are ???
St. Albans shooting byThe St. Albans Messenger
Channel 3 has more.....

Viens Found Guilty
Case was heard in Burlington.
For articles covering the story, click these:
Jury out in Collin Viens trial
Collin Viens trial wrapping up
Defense wants new judge
Viens Re-Trial Underway in Burlington
Collin Viens Re-trial Started 8/6/07
Colin Viens' trial has been moved.

Big Cat Roaming Vermont
Click on lynx for photo (sorry).

Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (a.k.a. ATF) Raid
Federal agents raided an apartment in Fairfax
at about 7:15am. Three undercover vehicles,
that FranklinOne.com will not identify, descended
on a Main Street apartment with six federal agents.
They were "loaded for bear". When more is known,
more will be reported.

FOUND Thanks to Vermont State Police
Missing Property (not missing anymore)
SDG Speed Mini - looks like a miniature
dirt bike. It stands only 2-3 feet high
and can carry only one rider.

High Speed Chase in Franklin-1
Ends at Blinking Light in Fairfax

At about 3:00pm in Franklin-1 on Tuesday,
there was a high speed chase which started
in Westford, went through Milton to Ballard
Road in Georgia and ended up with police
setting up a road strip on 104 in Fairfax.
Witnesses say there were up to eight
cruisers involved, but FranklinOne.com
has not confirmed this number.

The Fairfax Selectboard met Monday night at 7:00pm.
Fairfax Constable Kevin Campbell has the okay from
the Selectboard to attend Police Academy.
There was a high speed chase through Fairfax
Thursday, May 12th, just after school let out.
The Farifax Constable responded to a disturbance
call and witnessed a driver rapidly driving near students.
The chase began near the covered bridge, went up Hunt
St., south on 104 to the waterfalls, across the bridge,
down River Road to Sheperdson Hollow Road towards
Fletcher Road before being called off.
Thanks to our Constable for protecting our children.
The Selectboard met Monday night and discussed this.
Several residents thanked the Constable.

At 10:30pm Wednesday, April 20th, the window of the front door
at Bob's Gun Shop on Ballard Road in Georgia was broken.
A burglar reached in and unlocked the door, then entered and broke
a gun case. 11 hand guns were stolen.
A witness saw a long, white, older car leaving the scene headed towards Route 7. The vehicle may have returned and headed down Old Stage Road towards Milton.
Police are looking for the white vehicle seen in the area.
Call 524-2121 (Sheriff) with any info.
There have been two arrests and seven of the eleven guns stolen
from Bob's Gun Shop have been recovered.
"This is still an on-going investigation," said Sheriff Robert Norris.
Sheriff Norris was at the Neighborhood Watch meeting May
10th in the Elementary Gym at BFA Fairfax.

A couple of Franklin County Deputies were undercover at the covered bridge in April.
The Deputies were watching for underage smoking.
Several Vermont State Police cruisers were on Maple Street.
The incidents are unrelated.


Daytime Break-Ins
by Chris Santee

Burglars are approaching homes during daytime hours in Fairfax
and Georgia. If someone is home, the burglars ask for directions.
If nobody is home, they break in. Write down suspicious activities and call the Sheriff with your information.


Police News
by Chris Santee

Brian Joyce of Channel 3 reported on the July 7th
6:00pm news that there had been a fatal shooting
in Sheldon. Apparently a farm hand had been found
Thursday afternoon around 1:00pm.
Word spread around Fairfax that it was one of ours.
On the 11:00 news, Kate Duffy reported the State
Police had identified Kenneth Jerome, 33,
as the victim.
Mr. Jerome graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1990.
Those who remember him, do so very, very fondly.
A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July
13th at the Minor Funeral Home.
Rubber was laid from Milton to Binghamville
in tribute to Kenny's love of Ford Mustangs.
For more on Kenny, check Henry Raymond's Site:
www.vtgrandpa.com

Saturday, July 7th marked two years since Kenny Jerome
was murdered and still no arrest has been made.
WCAX story with video
Burlington Free Press article


Franklin County Sheriff's Department

Vermont State Police