Eric Blaisdell

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Barre City Police Log: Bag of pills found; kids stomping, shouting

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

The following is a sampling of calls to Barre City police in recent days:People were stomping and being loud on Averill Street. A vehicle was reported stolen on Elmore Street. There was a suspicious vehicle on Brook Street. Drug activity was reported on Pearl Street. Cruelty to a child was reported on Berlin Street. A male was knocking on a door and windows on Merchant Street. On Merchant Street, a sexual assault was reported. A stolen vehicle was reportedly seen on South Main Street.
Georgia woman placed on probation for using another woman's nursing license

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — A Georgia woman has been placed on probation for using another woman’s license to practice as a nurse here. Corissa Bettis Laws, 38, pleaded guilty by video Thursday in Washington County criminal court to a felony count of identity theft and a misdemeanor count of unauthorized practice of nursing. Laws was sentenced to zero to three years, all suspended, and she was placed on probation for six years. Assistant Attorney General W.
Georgia woman placed on probation for using another woman's nursing license

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — A Georgia woman has been placed on probation for using another woman’s license to practice as a nurse here. Corissa Bettis Laws, 38, pleaded guilty by video Thursday in Washington County criminal court to a felony count of identity theft and a misdemeanor count of unauthorized practice of nursing. Laws was sentenced to zero to three years, all suspended, and she was placed on probation for six years. Assistant Attorney General W.
VSP: New Jersey man arrived in Waterbury with large amount of cocaine

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — Vermont State Police say a New Jersey man arrived in Waterbury by train with a large amount of cocaine. Shaquille Jones, 30, of Jersey City, New Jersey, pleaded not guilty April 4 in Washington County criminal court in Barre to a felony count of cocaine possession. If convicted, Jones faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. He was ordered held on $7,500 bail and was housed at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans as of Thursday.
Twinfield hosts education reform talk with legislators

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

MARSHFIELD — Local legislators have gone before the school board at Twinfield Union School to discuss education reform. Those on the board for the school that serves Marshfield and Plainfield invited their legislators to the board's regular meeting Tuesday night to discuss the latest efforts on education reform. Officials have been working to overhaul the state's education system after hearing residents' complaints about ever-increasing school taxes that they can't afford. Gov.
Revote on zoning changes set

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

PLAINFIELD — The town will hold a revote May 20 on zoning changes approved last month, after a petition was circulated by a resident concerned with the article’s placement on the ballot. At last month’s annual meeting, residents voted 165-87 by Australian ballot to approve changes to the town’s zoning.
Montpelier Police Log: Loose dogs; person in roadway reported

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

The following is a sampling of calls to Montpelier police in recent days:On State Street, an encampment was reported on state property. A wallet was reported lost to the police department. Snow was blocking the sidewalk on Berlin Street. A scam was reported to the police department. On Memorial Drive, a vehicle broke down. Vandalism was reported on Barre Street. Drug packaging was found and turned in to the police department. A juvenile problem was reported to the police department.
Police: Man attacked woman at her home in Montpelier

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — Police say a man attacked a woman at her home in Montpelier. James Doyle, 35, pleaded not guilty Friday in Washington County criminal court in Barre to misdemeanor counts of criminal threatening and unlawful mischief. If convicted, Doyle faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison. He was released on conditions.
Barre Town select board sees two contested races ahead of May vote

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE TOWN — There are two contested races for the select board, including for Mike Gilbar's seat after he chose not to seek reelection. Residents in town will have choices to make at the town's annual vote next month. The town traditionally holds its annual vote on the second Tuesday in May, rather than on Town Meeting Day in March because officials have said the later vote is better for budgeting purposes with a fiscal year that starts July 1.
St. Johnsbury man accused of fleeing from police in U-Haul van in Berlin

3 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — A St. Johnsbury man is accused of fleeing from police in a U-Haul van in Berlin. Jeffrey Carrasco, 52, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Washington County criminal court in Barre to a felony count of negligent vehicle operation while eluding law enforcement and a misdemeanor count of negligent vehicle operation. If convicted, Carrasco faces a maximum sentence of six years in prison. He was released on conditions. Sgt.