Tag: Vermont

Man Drowns in Home, Marking Vermont’s First Recorded Death From Recent Flooding

A man who died as a result of a drowning accident in his home is Vermont’s first death related to recent storms and historic flooding, the state’s emergency management agency said. Stephen Davoll, 63, of Barre, died on Wednesday, said Mark Bosma, spokesperson for Vermont Emergency Management. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner investigated…


Flooded New England Communities Shift to Recovery, Shoveling out Tons of Mud and Debris

ANDOVER, Vt.—Floodwaters receded in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by a storm that delivered two months of rain in two days, enabling people to focus on recovering from a disaster that trapped residents in homes, closed roadways, and choked streets and businesses with mud and debris. The water drained off in the capital city of…


‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Vermont Prompts Emergency Declaration

Overnight, from July 10 through July 11, heavy rains pummeled New England, causing massive flooding and sending search-and-rescue teams sprinting to reach stranded residents and communities. A Vermont reservoir threatened to overflow a dam protecting the state’s capital and exacerbate “catastrophic” flooding that has already closed roads leading out of the city and confined residents inside…


Biden Declares State of Emergency in Vermont as Floods Sweep Northeast

President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Vermont on Tuesday after heavy rain drenched parts of the Northeast, triggering evacuations and causing tens of millions of dollars in damage. Mr. Biden, currently at the annual NATO summit in Lithuania, has ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help coordinate disaster relief efforts…


1 Dead, Dozens Rescued After Flooding in US Northeast, More Intense Rainfall Forecast

At least one person has been killed and millions are under flood watches as parts of the northeastern United States were hit with severe rain and heavy flooding over the weekend. More than 13 million Americans were under flood watches and warnings from eastern New York state to Boston and western Maine to the northeast, the…


Man Accused of Crashing Into Police Cars During Chase, Killing 19-Year-Old Officer, Faces Charges

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont burglary suspect who led police on a high-speed chase and crashed his truck into two police cruisers, killing a 19-year-old officer and injuring two others, will be arraigned Monday on charges related to the crash, state police said. Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges of grossly negligent operation and attempting to elude,…


A Vermont Police Officer, Aged 19, Died in a Crash With a Burglary Suspect She Was Chasing

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont police officer was killed and two other officers were injured when a burglary suspect crashed into two police cruisers pursuing him, Vermont State Police said. Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, a suspect…


Vermont Police Officer, 19, Dies in Crash With Burglary Suspect She Was Chasing

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont police officer was killed and two other officers were injured when a burglary suspect crashed into two police cruisers pursuing him, Vermont State Police said. Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, a suspect…


Former CNN Producer John Griffin Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Child Sex Charges

A federal judge has sentenced former CNN television producer John Griffin to 19 years in prison for his involvement in luring a 9-year-old girl into illegal sexual acts in Vermont. Griffin, a resident of Stamford, Connecticut, had previously pleaded not guilty in 2021 but changed his plea to guilty in December of last year. The…


A Vermont Man Charged With Killing His Mother at Sea Over His Inheritance Dies Awaiting Trial

The Vermont man charged with killing his mother off the coast of New England in a scheme to inherit millions of dollars has died awaiting trial, federal authorities said Thursday. Nathan Carman, 29, pleaded not guilty last year to fraud and first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Linda Carman, and was scheduled to…