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.
A similar hearing was held in Rutland this past spring, and the latest hearing provides a chance for Senator Leahy to see if the federal government can do anything in particular to help smaller communities like St. Albans.
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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