Police in Monkton say a deer hunter's bullet ended up
striking a vehicle instead, nearly hitting the driver. Officers say Michael Deforge was working a
security detail early this morning on Vergennes Road
and saw a truck stop nearby. Deforge
says a shot was fired from the truck at a deer which had ran across the road,
and but it hit his vehicle instead.
Deforge was not hurt, and says the truck sped off, traveling northeast.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a state of emergency for
the entire state of New York . A press release says under the state of
emergency, critical resources are normally restricted to state use and are
mobilized to assist local governments. Cuomo said, “this is a significant winter
storm impacting all regions of the state and we are taking all necessary steps
to keep New Yorkers safe. The State has
1,789 plows, 359 loaders and 4,185 operators working the storm.
Vermont State Police are reminding drivers that using
U-turns on interstates is illegal. Police
say using a U-turn on the interstate is dangerous to exit or enter the flow of
traffic at interstate speeds. During winter weather events, visibility is
limited and stopping distances are increased, greatly increasing the chances of
a serious crash. Motorists are advised
to travel slowly and allow extra time to reach destinations. Unauthorized use of highway U-turns is a two
point violation and fine of $162.00.
Vermont State Police are investigating a break-in at a scrap
metal yard on Route 7. At some point
Sunday night, someone broke into Brandon Scrap Metal and stole cash and
inspection stickers, police say. Anyone
with information about the theft is asked to call state police at 388-4919 .
The Town of Middlebury
will be holding an informational meeting on the Town Offices and Recreation
Facilities project next Wednesday night at 7 o’clock . During the day next Wednesday, you can stop
by for a tour of the Municipal Building 8 am to 6:30 pm .
Then at 7 pm the informational
meeting will take place followed by a Q&N session. Preliminary concept plans, background
information, aerial photos and sketches of the sites are also available on the
town's website: TownOfMiddlebury.org.
