A man who conspired with his mother to murder his stepfather in 2019 has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. David Auclair was found dead at a Hinesburg trailhead in July 2019. Kory George, the son, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Angela Auclair, the wife, was supposed to be sentenced as well but requested a new lawyer despite already agreeing to plead guilty.
A Vermont man, Lamar Carter, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. Carter pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess a controlled substance. He was the leader of a drug distribution organization that obtained powder cocaine from New Jersey, converted it into crack, and distributed it in and around Keene. The organization operated from a local resident’s home and various hotel rooms, with several employees conducting hand-to-hand drug transactions. The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations, with assistance from the Keene Police Department.
College students in Vermont are protesting their schools’ connections to Israel by setting up encampments and presenting a list of demands to administrators. This protest, which includes students from the University of Vermont and Middlebury College, is in solidarity with Gaza and is similar to protests happening on other college campuses nationwide.
A second arrest has been made in connection to an alleged attempted murder in Shaftsbury. Matthew Osei, 29, from Colonia, NJ, turned himself in on Friday. Osei is facing attempted murder, kidnapping, and aggravated assault charges. The first arrest was made on Jan. 5 when Mohamed Hamdi, 32, from Union, NJ, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. Hamdi is facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault.
More than 8,000 pounds of a Vermont-made frozen pizza has been recalled because of an undeclared allergen. The USDA has reported that 802 VT Frozen is recalling MEAT!!! CRISPY WOOD-FIRED CRUST HAND MADE PIZZA with expiration dates ranging from April 25, 2024 to April 25, 2025. These pizzas contain soy, a well-known allergen, which was not mentioned on the packaging. The affected pizzas were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. As of now, there have been no cases of illness reported.
Despite a tough sugaring season, the 57th annual Vermont Maple Festival was filled with enthusiasm. The three-day event showcased maple products, crafts, and entertainment, including a Sap Run and a Sunday parade on St. Albans’ Main Street. A significant number of sugarers have sought assistance from the state, with over 350 producers applying for maple grants in November. However, only 11 received aid, totaling approximately $540,000. This highlights the need for increased state support, as stated by the sugarers.
Two candidates have declared their bids for the state Senate following the retirement of Bobby Starr, a long-serving Vermont politician. Katherine Sims, a Vermont state Representative from Craftsbury, is running for the Orleans District seat, which encompasses 20 towns in Orleans, Caledonia, and Franklin counties. If successful, she would become the first woman in over sixty years to represent the district in the Senate.
WTSA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY APRIL 30th 2024
THE CELTICS BEAT THE HEAT YESTERDAY 102 – 88. GAME 5 IS WEDNESDAY AT HOME, TIP OFF AT 730PM, CELTICS LEAD THE SERIES 3 GAMES TO 1
THE BRUINS ARE BACK ON THE ICE TONIGHT AGAINST THE MAPLE LEAFS IN GAME 5 OF THEIR PLAYOFFS, THE BRUINS LEADS THE SERIES 3 TO 1. THEY DROP THE PUCK AT 7PM TONIGHT
THE REDSOX ARE BACK ON THE FIELD TONIGHT IN FENWAY TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE GIANTS, FIRST PITCH AT 7:10
THE YANKEES ARE BACK ON THE FIELD TONIGHT TO START A 4 GAME SET WITH THE ORIOLES 6:35PM FIRST PITCH
IN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASEBALL TONIGHT IT’S THE YELLOW JACKETS AGAINST THE BRATTLEBORO BEARS. HEAR ALL THE ACTION ON OUR SISTER STATION 995 THE BEAST OR LISTEN AT 995 THE BEAST DOT COM STARTING WITH THE PREGAME SHOW AT 4:45PM, FIRST PITCH AT 5PM.