Newport Dispatch

Newport Dispatch stands out as the inaugural online-only news and entertainment platform dedicated to Newport and Orleans County, Vermont. Our focus is on highlighting the remarkable individuals, significant issues, local events, culinary delights, and the natural surroundings in our corner of the Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to keep residents informed with up-to-date news and information relevant to the towns in Orleans County. We prioritize detailed, hyperlocal reporting on events occurring within our communities. Embracing the advantages of digital media, we enhance our coverage by sharing audio, video, and photographs from many of the events we report on.

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Corning woman charged with grand larceny in unemployment benefits case

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

CORNING — A 45-year-old woman was arrested June 3 on felony charges related to allegedly filing false documents with the New York State Department of Labor to receive unemployment benefits she was not eligible for. Jenniffer L. Mullen of Pine Hill Road was charged by Steuben County Sheriff’s Office investigators with offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, falsifying business records in the first degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree, all class E felonies.
Motorcyclist dies in Canton crash, pickup driver flees scene

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

CANTON — State Police responded to a car-versus-motorcycle collision on Stiles Road at approximately 10:03 p.m. June 3. The investigation revealed that an uninvolved vehicle was traveling north on Stiles Road when the driver noticed a motorcycle behind them and attempted to pass the vehicle while approaching a hillcrest. At that moment, a Dodge Dakota pickup truck was traveling south on Stiles Road and crested the hill, colliding head-on with the motorcycle.
Staten Island man arrested after hit-and-run crash on expressway

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

STATEN ISLAND — New York State Police arrested a 36-year-old Staten Island man June 3 following a hit-and-run crash on the Staten Island Expressway. Joseph Serpe was charged with driving while ability impaired, obstructing governmental administration in the first degree, a class E felony, and resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor. Troopers from Troop NYC, SP Staten Island, were on patrol when they responded to a hit-and-run accident on the westbound Staten Island Expressway prior to Exit 7.
Missing teen last seen in Niagara Falls

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

NIAGARA FALLS — Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since May 30. Kendell Caffey was last seen wearing a white hoodie, grey sweatpants and white shoes, according to the Niagara Falls Police Department. The teen is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 105 pounds, with long multi-colored braided hair and brown eyes. Police said Caffey frequently visits Gill Creek, Hyde Park, Dairy Queen and McDonald’s.
Waverly police investigate incident between student, school resource officer

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

WAVERLY — An incident occurred involving a student and a School Resource Officer within the Waverly School District on June 3, according to a statement from the Waverly Police Department. The incident is currently under investigation. The Waverly School District and the Waverly Police Department are working closely together to ensure a thorough and objective review.
Motorcycle crash injures 2 in Marcy

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

MARCY — A motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon injured two people when a pickup truck backed into their path on Fox Road. Mark Polmatier, 67, of Holland Patent was driving a 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Fox Road around 12:12 p.m. with passenger Candice Polmatier, 68, also of Holland Patent, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Rebecca Hayes, 39, of Marcy, was backing a 2024 GMC pickup truck out of a driveway when she struck the motorcycle, Sheriff Robert Maciol said.
Motorcyclist airlifted after collision with SUV in Whitestown

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

WHITESTOWN — State Police responded to the area of 5074 Commercial Drive in the Town of Whitestown for a car versus motorcycle collision at 8:02 a.m. June 4. Preliminary investigation reveals the motorcycle was eastbound on Commercial Drive when an SUV made a left turn directly into the path of the motorcycle. The male operator of the motorcycle was seriously injured and treated by first arriving officers and EMS. The male was then airlifted to Upstate Hospital by Mercy Flight Central.
Fatal crash reported at Hoosick intersection

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

HOOSICK — Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of State Routes 7 and 22 at about 10:32 a.m. June 4. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. One person has been confirmed deceased. Police have not released any more information regarding this investigation.
Seneca Falls police seek man on warrant for court failure

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

SENECA FALLS — The Seneca Falls Police Department is seeking a 45-year-old man wanted on a warrant for failing to appear in court Wednesday. Police are looking for Robert D. Vaughn III in connection with charges including DWI, first offense DWI and failure to keep right. Vaughn is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 161 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Vaughn’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Seneca Falls Police Department at 315-568-4850.
Fire destroys 2 campers at Sandy Creek RV resort

1 day ago | newportdispatch.com | Daniel Duric

SANDY CREEK — The New York State Police are investigating an early morning fire that destroyed two campers at Brennan’s Beach RV Resort in the town of Sandy Creek, Oswego County. No injuries were reported, and there is no indication of foul play. At approximately 3 a.m. on June 4, a seasonal resident at the campground awoke to find a fire spreading across his campsite.