After the recent significant snowfall, the Montpelier Police Department says officers have observed many vehicles travelling with large amounts of snow on car roofs and hoods, as well as obstructing headlights, windshields and license plates.
While there is no specific statute requiring removal of snow from motor vehicles after a snowstorm, as an operator it is prudent to clean snow off of your car to improve your safety and the safety of other motorists on the roadway, MPD says.
At speed, blowing snow from the roof of a car can fly off as a cloud or in chunks, obscuring visibility or damaging cars behind. Braking suddenly can cause snow from the roof of a car to slide down over the windshield, overwhelming wipers and blocking the operator’s view.
Drugs found in car, police seek former occupants – Six days after two Barre residents were found passed out in a car in Barre, police said Sunday, January 21 they are being sought for distribution-scale possession of at least three lethal illegal drugs.
Barre city police say arrest warrants are being sought for 40 yr old Jason Lowery (40) and Samantha Kenney (27), both of Barre, for the charges of Possession of Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking after illegal drugs were found in their car.
On January 15, Barre police found two occupants passed out in a car, with evidence of drug use and paraphernalia in plain view as officers awoke the occupants. The car was seized pending application of a search warrant.
On January 19 the search warrant was granted and officers seized 8.35 grams of crack cocaine, 4.64 grams of cocaine, 33.18 grams of bulk fentanyl, and $7,729 in cash along with other paraphernalia and evidence of distribution and sales. – Barre City Police
Blinded by glare, teen crashes car into another, pins victim’s legs – a Vershire man suffered severe leg injuries Thursday morning when he was pinned between two vehicles on Miller Pond Road.
The Vermont State Police responded to the incident near 643 Miller Pond Road at 10:43 a.m. Joseph Zingale was found receiving emergency medical services for serious injuries to both legs.
According to authorities, Zingale had been conducting audits and was working from the back of his parked Jeep Wrangler when the accident occurred.
A 19-year-old driver from Vershire, was driving a 2008 Toyota Yaris when he reported being temporarily blinded by the sun’s glare on his windshield.
Despite attempting to stay on the right side of the road to avoid a head-on collision, the driver said he could not evade the parked Jeep.
Zingale was transported to Dartmouth Hospital for treatment.
The teen driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, did not sustain any injuries, though his vehicle incurred front-end damage. State Police are continuing their investigation into the crash, which took place under clear skies but with snowy and icy road conditions. – Newport Dispatch
Prescription meds stolen – A Hartland homeowner reported a burglary at 16 Spencer Meadow Road Saturday morning, according to Vermont State Police.
Betty Fields contacted the Vermont State Police-Royalton Barracks at approximately 10:37 a.m. after discovering a Clonazepam prescription bottle with the name Nathan Fields had been taken from her residence. Clonazepam is an anti-anxiety medication.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Initial investigation by authorities revealed that the perpetrator did not use force to enter the home.
Police are actively seeking information from the public to assist in the investigation. Individuals with knowledge of the crime are urged to contact the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933. – Newport Dispatch
Identity theft, grand larceny – A Milton man was arrested Saturday on charges of identity theft, false pretenses, and grand larceny in connection with a case involving a Fletcher woman.
Jeremy Bushey, 38, was taken into custody after an investigation linked him to the crimes against 25-year-old woman from Fletcher.
The arrest follows the December arrest of Casey Bushey, who was initially charged in the case.
Authorities allege that Jeremy Bushey had knowledge of and participated in the fraudulent activities that led to the theft of the woman’s identity.
After his arrest, Bushey was released on citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Chittenden Criminal Division on Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. The case remains under investigation as officials continue to unravel the extent of the fraudulent activities. – Newport Dispatch