“Defund police” Montpelier council praises cop readiness for Jan. 17 rally - Times Argus
At the beginning of the meeting, a Montpelier city councilor was praising a resident calling for them to “Defund the Police” At the end of the meeting, the same city councilor said she’s sure glad the police are ready for the presumed Jan. 17 pro-Trump armed rally.
Read moreVermont braces for armed protest at State House - Seven Days
It’s the “armed” in “armed protest” that has Vermont police - and some media - very concerned about the alleged event to take place on or before Inauguration Day next week.
Read moreOkay to carry weapons at Jan. 17 protest, just don’t point them, VT cops say - VPR
Vermont police are planning for possible gatherings of armed citizens at the Vermont State House January 17. Vermont is an “open carry” state so police don’t mind if protesters are carrying. But they won’t tolerate people pointing guns at other people.
Read moreVT Digger continues series profiling young Vermont conservatives - VT Digger
A young, conservative U-32 student wonders why Vermont needs gun control when most Vermont gun owners are responsible hunters.
Read moreMontpelier PD warns of possible armed protest Jan. 17 at State House, Inauguration Day “insurrection”
The following was posted by the Montpelier Police Department on its Facebook page Saturday at 10:53 AM:
Read moreBarre cops nab drug suspects driving stolen car - Times Argus
When you’re driving around in a stolen car with heroin socked away in your hat and your pockets, you don’t want to get pulled over by the cops.
Read moreNorthfield PD chief review may remain confidential - Times Argus
The Washington County State’s Attorney won’t prosecute cases brought by Northfield Police Chief John Helfant. But an investigation by a state council won’t reveal its findings.
Read moreUnused Barre ice rink costs $6000/week - shut it down? - Times Argus
The Barre ice rink has been unused for a month, since a hockey-related outbreak. Will the Winter of 2021 be The Year of No Ice?
Read moreTrump supporters rally in Montpelier - WPTZ
Warning of a ‘coup’ against President Donald Trump, his supporters rallied at the State House on Saturday.
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