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Windham County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 266, Newfane, VT 05345

Negligent Discharge of a Firearm Putney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE09/09/2026 9:42 AM

Incident: 26WHC003561
Date: 09/05/2026
Location: Sand Hill Road

Investigating Deputy:Deputy R.Levesque

Description: On September 8, 2026, the Windham County Sheriff's Office received a report of a negligent discharge of a firearm that caused damage to an outbuilding.
The incident occurred on Saturday September 5, 2026 at dusk during a softball game that was being held at the field on Sand Hill Road. Witnesses reported hearing approximately 6-8 gunshots in the area of the field parking area. No injuries were reported. It is believed that this was an isolated incident and that there is no immediate threat of danger to the community.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident are encouraged to contact the Windham County Sheriff's Office at 802-365-4942 as the investigation is still on going.

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Negligent Discharge of a Firearm Putney