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Fatal Workplace Dispute in Vermont Ends as Police Close Case on Coworker’s Shooting

WHEELOCK, Vt. — Vermont authorities have now concluded the homicide investigation of a man killed at his home last October, stating the fatal gunshot was delivered by a coworker. The case has been closed without any charges filed due to the suspect’s subsequent death shortly after the incident. On a grim morning in autumn, 40-year-old Gary Larocque fatally shot Gunnar Watson at Watson’s residence, Vermont State Police disclosed. The tragedy unfolded on October 16 when …

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Vermont Couple in Their Home

ORLEANS COUNTY, Vt. — A tragic incident unfolded in the small town of Orleans when a 23-year-old man named Cirell Brown pleaded not guilty to the horrific murder of a local couple in their home. The victims, 65-year-old Steven Luisi and 61-year-old Paula Broe, were reportedly assaulted with a baseball bat by Brown, resulting in their untimely deaths. The couple’s identities were confirmed pending the outcome of an autopsy, revealing the brutality of the attack. …

New Regulations for Online Purchases in Vermont: State, Zip Code, and Country Required

Montpelier, VT – The town of Montpelier, Vermont is gearing up for changes in their online purchasing system. Residents will now need to specify their state, zip code, and country when making purchases on the town’s website. This update comes as part of efforts to streamline the online shopping experience for residents. The new system requires residents to select their state, enter their zip code, and choose their country from a drop-down menu. This change …

Rising Homicides Plague Vermont Police in October Spike

Burlington, Vermont – Vermont State Police are grappling with a surge in homicides and suspicious deaths for the month of October, an issue that has stretched their resources to the limit. According to Major Daniel Trudeau, head of criminal investigations, this spike in cases is unprecedented in his over two decades with Vermont State Police. Detectives have been working tirelessly to handle the influx of overnight cases, with six homicides and one suspicious death occurring …

String of Suspicious Deaths Baffle Vermont State Police

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) – Hunters made a grim discovery in a remote area in Plainfield, Vermont, when they found a body under suspicious circumstances. This marked the second time in a week that hunters found a body in central Vermont. The Vermont State Police have reported seven suspicious deaths since October 5, a significant increase compared to the nine reported homicides in the state for all of 2021. However, in 2022, the number spiked to …

Two Shootings, Two Days: Vermont State Police Investigating Homicides in the Northeast Kingdom

WHEELOCK, Vt. – The small town of Wheelock, Vermont has been rocked by two shooting deaths in just two days, leaving the community in shock and the authorities scrambling for answers. The first victim, Wilmer Rodriguez, 27, of Hartford, Connecticut, was found dead in Newport Town on Saturday night, his death ruled a homicide by multiple gunshot wounds. Just a day later, another shooting claimed the life of a yet-to-be-identified victim in Wheelock, about 30 …