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forecast go local 22 & local 44 news police find possible meth lab at ryegate residence a call about a stove fire lead to police finding an alleged methamphetamine lab in ryegate police say.on friday the ryegate fire department observed signs of a possible meth lab while responding to a stove fire at the home of daniel roy 28 in ryegate according to authorities.a search warrant was executed saturday by police and evidence of meth production was found.members of the vermont state police st. johnsbury barracks state police clandestine team vermont hazardous material team dea vermont civil support ryegate fire department and woodsville ambulance all responded.roy was arrested for violating his pre trial conditions of release which were for the manufacturing and sale of methamphetamine . that prior charge was the result of a search warrant executed at the same residence on september 16th . additional charges are expected police say . more raising the bar fundraiser for winooski skate park help needed at a vermont skate park.skateboarders were out in force saturday at the winooski skate park in landry park for the raising the bar event.the winooski skate board community is trying to raise 200 for a new 15 foot rail.that s just the beginning organizers say . there are other upgrades needed at the 10 year old park including repairs on rotted wood and worn metal.americorps vista helped organize the event . the winooski skate park is one of the most widely used public resources that we have but a lot of people don t know about it jonathan boarden americorps vista member said . so this is kind of our beginning effort in gaining some momentum to really move towards a larger skate park improvement project . one cool feature of the park the wait box . it s where skaters wait before heading down the ramp . it was built by the winooski summer teen employment trail crew program a program for low income and at risk youth . more protecting children with operation kidsafe making sure your kids are safe in case of an emergency.at the berlin city kia in williston vt. dozens took part in operation kidsafe.people could bring their kids in to get fingerprinted and have their picture taken . then a printout is given to the parent or guardian.if there s an emergency like when a child goes missing the parent can give the printout to the authorities right away.this information organizers say is critical . it isn t about hours minutes it s seconds so you ll have the information to give to the authorities right away bostin chitko gm of berlin city kia said.this event was free and is part of a nationwide push to help parents get these resources.the children s information is not store by the organization it s given only to parents . more weather a mild sunday with afternoon showers 10 15 16 hello all after a chilly start to our saturday we rebounded nicely from the 20s and 30s to the low and mid 60s . fortunately our temperatures will not fall as low for saturday night sunday morning will actually feel mild in the mid 40s to low 50s . high pressure that has kept our sky clear is moving off to the east that will allow for clouds to push in overnight into early sunday morning ahead of a cold front . sunday will start off dry with clouds about and rain should hold off until after 2pm . this will cut it close to the end of the making strides walk for breast cancer walk kicks off at 1pm . expecting it to be much warmer than last year in the low 60s . a year ago we had temperatures in the 30s with snow flakes falling tonight clear then becoming partly cloudy by morning . overnight low upper 40s to low 50s . wind s 15mph . sunday partly to mostly cloudy scattered afternoon rain likely . daytime high low to mid 60s . wind s 15 25mph and gust as high as 30mph . sunday night clouds about with remaining light rain overnight low in the low to mid 50s . monday decreasing clouds becoming partly sunny come afternoon . daytime high low to mid 60s . wind n 5mph . skytracker meteorologist torrance gaucher more historic day for vermont s 86th infrantry brigade combat team on saturday the 86th infantry brigade combat team in vermont traded in its patch for another as part of the united states army s associated unit s program.the vermont national guard is aligning with the 10th mountain division from new york.for ten years members of the brigade have worn a patch that signified the unit s vermont roots . we are losing a little bit of our history but it is a loss that comes with a lot of excitement and pride because the 10th mountain is one of the most stories divisions in the united states army and it has a deep and proud legacy said colonel andrew harris 86th infantry brigade combat team commander.the associated unit s program will allow select reserve units across the country to work more closely together ahead of combat . re patching is an important step but it is still one step in this initiative which is truly an in depth program that will help shape the future of the army total force you will train together and potentially deploy and fight together said lieutenant general timothy kadavy army national guard director.colonel harris says while he and his soldiers are under new training authority there will be no changes when it comes to their operations in vermont . they will look at our plans for training they will provide resources to us when we go to fort drum or even when we train right here in vermont at camp ethan allen and we will get to take advantage of their experience and expertise as we strive to be ever more ready than we have been in the past explained colonel harris.now bearing a new patch colonel harris says the old one will never be too far away.colonel harris said i will be carrying it absolutely right here in my pocket and it remains our insignia so we have a lot to be proud of with that and we are not going to lose it . the 86th infantry brigade combat team is made up of more than 500 soldiers from six different states including vermont new hampshire and maine . more northfield selectboard member facing trespassing fraud charges a northfield selectboard member is facing trespassing and fraud charges officials say.vermont state police say matthew gadbois 46 of northfield unlawfully entered a residence in northfield.police were initially asked to investigate a burglary in northfield in september.gabdois is also accused of home improvement fraud.police say gadbois was hired to perform work on a property . he completed the work and used unfair and deceptive practices in an attempt to gain additional work according to police.vermont state police confirm gadbois is a northfield selectboard member.he is scheduled to answer to the two charges in court on december 8th . more update teen cyclist dies in crash with car in highgate vermont state police have released the name of the cyclist killed in a collision with a car friday evening in highgate.police say christian regan age 14 of swanton was riding a bicycle while heading north on route 7 when a car collided with him.that car was driven by gage bouchard 22 of highgate according to police . bouchard was also driving north.nearby residents say the road is a dangerous one for pedestrians on foot and bike . i was sad to hear about it not really shocked because of the high rate of speed sometimes down the road kids on bikes don t pay a lot of attention in and out of the shoulder of the road said chris moore who lives near where the accident occurred.regan was pronounced dead at the scene.the investigation is still active.police urge anyone with information to contact state police at 802 524 5993 . more police man shoots gun in burlington no injuries a burlington man will spend friday night in jail following an incident with a firearm on 1455 north avenue.police say they responded to the address around 8 30 p.m.officers immediately set up a perimeter . they say during the situation david williams 33 walked out of the home with a firearm . officers say after they were able to get it away from him williams became combative and kicked an officer.following an investigation police learned williams had been drinking and began arguing with a roommate who was in the process of moving out . they say williams assaulted the roommate then went into the house and returned with a 9mm handgun . police say williams made threats and shot the gun but no one was injured.williams is charged with reckless endangerment 1 st degree aggravated domestic assault and simple assault on a law enforcement officer . more fatal bicycle vs. car crash in highgate vermont state police confirm route 7 north of highgate village will remain closed as they investigate a deadly crash . they say it happened around 5 15 friday evening.troopers have released few details but say a car and bicycle collided . the cyclist was killed . anyone who may have witnessed the crash are being asked to call state troopers in highgate . more protestors march against montreal pitbull ban a pitbull ban in montreal has been suspended pending a judge s decision . people in vermont and beyond however are still worried . protestors gathered on burlington s church street to march against montreal s breed specific law . it makes it harder to own certain types of dogs to rent with certain dogs to walk down certain streets with your dog says dina senesac who organized friday s march and owns a pitbull . she rescued tank nearly three years ago . i volunteer with a rescue organization called pibble and more says senesac . we find pitbulls are the most abused the most given up to shelter and these laws are making it harder for us to rescue these animals . montreal s law stems from a dog attack earlier this year resulting in the death of a 55 year old woman . montreal police described the attacking dog as a pitbull . evidence later proved this was not the case . the ban is on hold right now but it would require all pitbulls have a special license says jennifer strickler a volunteer with pibbles and more . they were going to euthanize all pitbulls in the shelters and not allow anymore pitbulls to come into the city and there s no reason for that . protestors carried signs displaying it s the deed not the breed . pending the outcome of a court case the law could be suspended permanently . those against