A Hampton man was indicted on federal charges that accuse him of being a major drug dealer in Vermont. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration charged Justin Billings with conspiracy to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, both felonies. According to court records, federal agents seized 6,073 bags of heroin, [...]
Whitehall woman charged with selling cocaine
A local woman was arrested and charged with a pair of felonies for allegedly selling cocaine. Madeline Rosario, 49, of Broadway was charged with criminal sale of a narcotic drug and criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Both counts are considered to be Class B felonies. She is accused of selling cocaine in [...]
Man arrested for smashing TV
A local man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend’s house and destroyed a television. Brandon L. Wilbur, 29, of Broadway, was charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief, both felonies, in connection with the incident which occurred on Adams Street. Police said Wilbur entered the home without permission and remained [...]
Granville man charged with five sexual abuse counts
By Bill Toscano A 73-year-old Granville man has been charged with five counts alleging he had sexual relations with a juvenile relative multiple times over a period of at least 18 months. Edward Philip Myer was indicted May 3 by a Washington County grand jury and is being held on bond as he awaits a [...]
Pair of felonies in DWI, burglary: 19 year old charged in incidents hours apart
A local man faces two felonies after he was accused of breaking into a church and its parsonage Dec. 4 just hours after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Whitehall Police charged Christopher D. Carpenter, 19, with felony counts of second and third degree burglary saying he broke a basement window some time aftermidnightatGraceBaptistChurchonQueen Streetand [...]
Elmy indicted on three more felonies
A local businessman who was arrested and accused of beating his wife last month has been indicted on a handful of felony charges. Robert A. Elmy, 63, faces four felonies, including two counts of second-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment, and coercion. Elmy, who owns Champlain Harbor Marina and RV Park, is accused of beating his wife, [...]
Whitehall Police make arrests
Whitehall police have charged a local woman with fourth-degree grand larceny, first-degree falsifying business records and theft of services after she allegedly used her child’s name to open a National Grid account. Two of the charges against Melissa A. Smith, 34, are felonies. Police said her bill with National Grid was for $1,200. Police [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]