WTSA News For Your Monday, May 16th:
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting Friday in Keene. Keene police responded to 6 Green Street in Keene Friday night. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at about 8:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 27-year- old Kristopher Chagnon, outside and injured with a gunshot wound. Chagnon was taken to a hospital where he later died. The state medical examiner’s office says the cause of death was a single gunshot wound, and his manner of death is homicide.
The parties involved in the incident have been identified and based on the information known to investigators at this time, there is no known danger to the public. The investigation is active and ongoing and includes whether the person who shot Chagnon acted in self-defense. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit tip line, or the Keene Police Department
Putney Road in Brattleboro was closed for about four hours Sunday morning, and about 450 electric customers were temporarily without service, after a tree fell on the road near the Marina Restaurant. The state agency of transportation and Green Mountain power were alerted to the problem at about 6:30 A M Sunday, and the scene was cleared just before 10:30 AM.
A Grafton Vermont man was jailed late Saturday after an incident in Windham. Vermont state police say 35-year-old Brian Baldacchino allegedly committed two separate violations of 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, as well as Interference with Access to Emergency Services. Baldacchino was arrested and processed for the offenses. He was ordered to be held without bail and lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility.
A Newfane man was jailed on multiple charges in Brattleboro Sunday. Police say 22-year-old Kyle Hamilton allegedly was trespassing, refused to leave, and created a disturbance at the property. Investigation revealed that Hamilton was in violation of his Court ordered conditions of release by being on the property. Hamilton was arrested and lodged in lieu of bail. He was ordered to appear in Windham County Superior Court.
A Dummerston man has claimed the singles gold medal in pickleball at the national senior tournament. Gurudharm Singh Khalsa, in his first national event went undefeated in his 70-74 age bracket pool of 26 players.
Khalsa represented his home state of Vermont. Prior to winning the national championship, Khalsa won the Vermont and Connecticut championships, respectively to qualify.
Close to 12 thousand educators are taking to the state parks this summer for free. This program is thanks to a new collaboration between the agencies of Education and Natural Resources. All school employees are being given the chance to grab a free season day pass to all 55 Vermont State Parks. It’s part of an “Educator Appreciation Initiative” by the agency of Education. The idea is to give back to educators after a historically challenging year of navigating Covid-19. Those who secured a season pass can use it for up to eight people in a car and can come in and out as many times as they would like during the day. Passes will be distributed to educators through the central office of their respective districts. Vermont State Parks say they hope to continue this initiative in the future.
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WTSA SPORTS:
Grant Williams played hero for the Boston Celtics on Sunday, scoring 27 points to lead Boston to a Game 7 win over Milwaukee, 109-81. Boston will now face Miami in the Eastern Conference Championship, Game 1 Tuesday night in Miami, tip-off is at 8:30.
The Red Sox lost to Texas on Sunday, 7-1. Boston hosts Houston tonight, Gerrit Whitlock on the mound for Boston, first pitch is at 7:10.
Another strong outing for Nestor Cortes on Sunday as the Yankees beat the White Sox, 5-1. The Yankees are in Baltimore tonight, Luis Severino on the mound for New York, first pitch is at 7:05.
Locally, as heard on 99 5 The Beast and 99 5 The Beast Dot Com, on Saturday, in Girls Softball action, Brattleboro beat Fair Haven, 5-4.