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10/20/2026

Newport Police Department Arrests Man on Multiple Domestic Assault Charges

NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department arrested a man on multiple domestic assault charges following an incident on Monday.

EZRA FOSS, 28, of NEWPORT, was arrested and charged with:

* First Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault (Three Counts)
* Domestic Assault (13 Counts)
* Reckless Endangerment
* Grossly Negligent Operation
* Domestic Assault Committed in Presence of a Child
* Persons Prohibited from Possessing Fi****ms
* Unlawful Restraint

On Monday, Oct. 19, at approximately 10:54 a.m., Newport Police received a 911 call reporting that a man was holding a woman and her children against their will inside a vehicle.

Responding officers located the vehicle carrying the woman and two children. Officers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as FOSS.

A preliminary investigation determined that FOSS followed the woman's vehicle while in a separate vehicle, drove erratically and pulled in front of her to block the road. FOSS then allegedly grabbed the woman by the throat, pointed a handgun at her and forced his way into the vehicle, driving off with the woman and children inside before being stopped by police.

FOSS was arrested without incident. He was arraigned in Orleans County Superior Court on Tuesday and was held without bail.

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10/19/2026

Dog found on Bluff Road in Newport...Call Newport Police at 802.334.6733

10/05/2026

We've located a missing dog on Coventry St, if you know the owner, please give us a call, 802-334-6733

09/30/2026

Newport Police Department would like to remind everyone that the ATV trails through Newport City will be closed as of tomorrow, October 1st.

Thank You for another successful ATV season. We hope to see all the ATV enthusiast again next spring!

09/25/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure for Newport City's Annual Chili Festival Tomorrow

Saturday 09/26/2026, Main Street will be closed from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM between Second Street and Coventry Street for the Annual Chili Festival. Detour signs will be posted, and motorists are asked to use alternate routes during this time.

Come enjoy the event and plan your travel accordingly!

09/21/2026

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09/11/2026

Twenty‑five years ago, our nation was forever changed. Though the years have passed, the memory of that day, and the strength and unity it inspired remain deeply felt.

Today, the men and women of the Newport Police Department honor all that this day represents. The value of every life, the families who continue to carry profound loss, the resilience of our country, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.

We remember. We reflect. We stand united.

08/20/2026

Come see us next Thursday at Gardner Park!!

08/13/2026

UPDATE: The railroad crossing has been fixed as of 5:30pm

TRAFFIC ALERT: Railroad Crossing Malfunction at Railroad Square.

Newport Police Department is aware of the Railroad Crossing Malfunction at Railroad Square. The crossing lights are currently activated even though no train is present.

Canadian Pacific Railroad has been notified and has dispatched a crew to address the issue.

Drivers are understandably cautious when approaching the crossing. Please proceed through carefully to help reduce traffic delays.

We will update this post once the crossing has been repaired.

08/05/2026

Newport Police Department Arrests and Charges Man with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department arrested and charged a man with Lewd and Lascivious Conduct following an investigation into a Department of Children and Families report.

AMISADAI SANCHEZ-CORDOVA, AGE 53, of HOLLAND, was arrested and charged with:

Lewd and Lascivious Conduct

On April 30, 2026, the Newport Police Department received an intake from the state Department of Children and Families (DCF) which alleged that SANCHEZ-CORDOVA had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a juvenile. Through a preliminary investigation, officers determined that SANCHEZ-CORDOVA also engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with another individual. Both the juvenile and other individual resided in the same household as him.

Through a subsequent investigation, led by Newport Det. James LeClair, it was determined that SANCHEZ-CORDOVA attempted to make nonconsensual sexual contact with an individual in the home. He also forced the individual to watch a video that was pornographic in nature.

It was also determined that SANCHEZ-CORDOVA made sexual comments and abusive threats toward the juvenile.

Newport Police arrested SANCHEZ-CORDOVA on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

SANCHEZ-CORDOVA was held on $10,000 bail and will be arraigned in Orleans County Superior Court today.

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222 Main Street
Newport, VT
05855

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