Three-car crash, retail theft
photo by Vermont State Police
MARSHFIELD – On December 8, at approximately 12:11 p.m., a three car crash occurred on the Cabot Road in the town of Marshfield. Operator No. 2 was driving vehicle No.2 with a snowplow on the front of the vehicle and turning around at the Marshfield-Cabot town line. Operator No.2 had a snowplow into the roadway and was waiting for an oncoming vehicle to pass before turning into the road. The snowplow was stopped when Operator No.1 in vehicle No.1 traveling towards Marshfield from Cabot collided with the end of the plow and then collided with Operator No. 3 in vehicle No. 3. All operators were screened by EMS and only Operators No. 1 and 2 were transported to CVMC for further treatment. The roadway was cleared of any hazards and vehicles No.1 and No. 3 were towed by Action Towing and Caledonia Wrecker Service respectively.
PLAINFIELD – On December 13, at 7:39 p.m., troopers of the Berlin Barracks received a report of an impaired driver in Plainfield. The operator was identified as Michael Grant. While speaking with troopers, Grant displayed signs of impairment. Grant was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Grant was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court to answer the above charge.
PLAINFIELD – On December 1,3 at approximately 3:53 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a theft at the Maplefields in Plainfield. The suspect reportedly stole a carton of cigarettes before exiting the store. Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Trooper Lambert at the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229 – 9191.
Raymonda Parchment is a Hardwick Gazette reporter. She recently graduated from Vermont State University - Castleton with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She is a strong supporter of freedom of speech, and the right to publish information, opinions, and ideas without censorship or restraint. She is a lifelong lover of the written word, and is excited to join the team as a staff member.
