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St. Albans tackles drug crime

By Susan Keese | December 4, 2008

In a time of rising drug crime in Vermont and tight resources for law enforcement, the people of St. Albans are waging their own war on drugs.

Interview: Lt. Robert Evans on drug crimes

By Mitch Wertlieb | December 2, 2008

Senator Patrick Leahy is coming to St. Albans Friday to chair a hearing on what law enforcement says is a growing problem-crime related to drug abuse. Lt. Robert Evans is station commander at the St. Albans police barracks and confirms that his department is dealing with a recent an uptick in drug-related crimes.

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Legislators dedicate $50,000 to Rutland drug problem

By VPR | April 1, 2008

State lawmakers have set aside $50,000 to help Rutland battle its drug problem but in a tight budget year, the funding’s prospects are unclear.

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Rutland Police say city must work together

By Nina Keck | March 21, 2008

The two most powerful members of the Senate Judiciary Committee – Patrick Leahy and Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector – will be in Rutland on Monday to hear what state and local leaders have to say about the increase in drug related violent crime. VPR’s Nina Keck has more.

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Crime, water pipes to be discussed in Rutland

By Nina Keck | March 3, 2008

At last year’s Town Meeting in Rutland, voters turned out in force for a highly publicized mayoral election that was crowded with candidates and issues. This year, locals expect things to be much quieter. And as VPR’s Nina Keck reports, the city’s most pressing concerns are not on any ballot.