A fatal stabbing incident occurred in Brattleboro, resulting in the death of one individual. Brattleboro Police responded to a call at 77 Flat Street just before 11 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, emergency medical services attempted to save the victim’s life, but unfortunately, the victim passed away after being taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Lavadus Williams from Brattleboro, has been taken into custody and charged with Second-Degree Murder. Williams is currently being processed at the Brattleboro Police Department and is set to appear in Windham County Superior Court later today.
Police seek public assistance in locating a hit-and-run suspect involved in an incident on June 19 at 10:15 a.m. on North Hinsdale Road. The suspect was driving a small white Chevy pickup truck with a chrome toolbox in the bed. The truck sustained front-end damage on the driver’s side and fled towards Hinsdale. The driver is described as a heavy-set male with a beard. For any information, please contact Officer Steve Gordon at (603) 363-4233.
On Monday, Sen. Peter Welch will join Amtrak and the community for a groundbreaking ceremony to start construction on a new Brattleboro Station. This station will have Vermont’s first-ever level platform, measuring 345 feet long and 48 inches above the rail. It will also feature a new electric snow melt system, lighting, railings, detectable warning edge, and signage. The station will include a waiting room with 36 fixed seats, an ADA-accessible single-occupant restroom, and a covered outdoor waiting area with benches. Parking lot improvements will include accessible parking spaces and a bike shelter. Travelers will also be welcomed by an art installation from Brattleboro Words Trail.
Vermont’s health regulators will be seeking feedback from the public in the upcoming month regarding strategies to rejuvenate the state’s healthcare system. The meetings held by the Green Mountain Care Board mark the end of an extensive process of gathering input on maintaining the operations of the state’s hospitals amidst significant financial challenges. Officials from GMCB have reported that nine out of the 14 hospitals in the state experienced negative operating margins last year, coinciding with rising health insurance premiums for Vermont residents.
Maryann Manning, a Wolcott resident, has pleaded guilty to the theft of $119,000 in Social Security benefit payments. Manning, who is 63 years old, admitted in federal court in Burlington on Thursday to fraudulently converting tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefit payments. Records show that Manning’s brother, a recipient of disability insurance benefit payments, passed away in October 2015. However, authorities claim that Manning continued to receive the benefits by withdrawing money from his accounts. Manning could face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and fines of $250,000 at her sentencing.
Nine Vermont specialty foods vendors will showcase their products at the Vermont pavilion during the summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. The event, a renowned business-to-business trade show, aims to connect food businesses with retailers and wholesalers. The show will take place from Sunday to Tuesday.
WTSA SPORTS FOR SATURDAY JUNE 22nd 2024
THE CINCINNATI REDS DEFEATED THE REDSOX YESTERDAY 5 – 2 GAME 2 OF A 3 GAME SERIES IS THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:10PM FIRST PITCH
THE BRAVES BEAT THE YANKEES YESTERDAY 8 – 1. GAME 2 OF A 3 GAME SERIES IS TONIGHT AT 7:15PM
NASCAR CUP SERIES THIS SUNDAY ITS THE USA TODAY 301 AT NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN LOUDEN, RACE TIME AT 2:30PM,ON USA NETWORK.