public-safety

Firearm found on Evansville Road in Brownington; police seek owner

Firearm found on Evansville Road in Brownington; police seek owner
Listen to this article
0:00 / 0:00

A firearm was discovered in the middle of Evansville Road in Brownington on June 1, 2026, at around 5 p.m., according to Vermont State Police. Trooper Miller of the Derby barracks is investigating and is asking anyone who may know the owner of the weapon to call 802-334-8881.

State police did not specify the type of firearm or how it came to be in the roadway. Investigators are treating the matter as a lost or abandoned property case unless further evidence emerges.

Originally reported by Barton Chronicle.

Photo: Porsche997SBS (Wikimedia Commons, CC0). Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

Spotted an error or have a tip? Send it here. Corrections are noted at the bottom of stories.

Log in as a subscriber to comment, or become a member.

More from this beat