On Monday January 13, 2025, around 6 AM, Vermont State Police were alerted to a two-vehicle accident on Vermont Route 9 near MacArthur Road in Marlboro. Marcus Lapointe, 23, the driver of a 2019 Nissan Ultima, was pronounced dead at the scene. Tyler Colford, 38, the driver of a 2017 Jeep Renegade, and a passenger were taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Crash Reconstruction Team and local fire departments. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 option “3” or submit anonymous tips at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
The Brattleboro Police Department investigated a single-vehicle rollover on South Main Street. The incident likely occurred between 5 p.m. Sunday and 5 a.m. Monday, as reported by The Reformer. Tire tracks from Prospect Street were visible in the snow leading down the embankment, where the vehicle rolled and struck trees and brush. Fortunately, it narrowly missed a house at 69 South Main Street but damaged a woodshed on the property. The driver was not present, and the police are collecting information to ascertain the cause of the accident.
On Saturday, shortly before 2:30 PM, the Vermont State Police were notified of a stolen vehicle from a residence located on Vernon Estates Drive in Vernon. The vehicle in question is a 2017 silver Jeep Compass bearing Vermont registration. Individuals possessing any information are encouraged to contact Trooper Kelly-Jacobs at the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks by calling 802-722-4600.
The Windham Police Department seeks public assistance in identifying an individual linked to an ongoing investigation. Officer Buck has appealed on social media for anyone who recognizes the person in a recent post. The department encourages community members to share any relevant information and has provided a contact number for insights or identification. Interested individuals may reach Officer Buck directly at 892-2525, option 2.
Over 200 Airmen and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard have recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, to enhance regional security and improve interoperability with joint and allied forces. This deployment, part of ongoing rotations, will last several months and include exercises in Japan and nearby islands, notably the Cope North multilateral joint exercise, the largest of its kind in the region.
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) attended the opening of a new winter warming shelter at 58 Pearl Street in Burlington, operated by the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). This low barrier shelter will accommodate 30 individuals from January 15th to the end of April, enhancing support for the unsheltered alongside the COTS Daystation shelter.
WTSA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY JANUARY 14th 2025
THE BRUINS ARE BACK ON THE ICE AT HOME TONIGHT AGAINST THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING. THEY DROP THE PUCK AT 7PM.
THE CELTICS ARE BACK ON THE COURT ON WEDNESDAY IN TORONTO AGAINST THE RAPTORS, TIP OFF AT 7:30PM
Mike Vrabel, who was officially introduced Monday as the 16th head coach in New England Patriots history, said quarterback Drake Maye was one of the top reasons the job was so appealing to him, calling Drake a “young, dynamic quarterback.” The Patriots have ranked last in pass block win rate each of the past two seasons.