Graniteville woman accused of lying to police
BARRE â A Graniteville woman is accused of lying to police. Tammy Lee Kempton, 49, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Washington County criminal court in Barre to a felony count of obstruction of justice and a misdemeanor count of giving false information to law enforcement. If convicted, Kempton faces a maximum sentence of five and a half years in prison. She was released on conditions. Officer Leonardo de Prato, of the Barre Town police, said in his affidavit a domestic disturbance was reported on McHugh Road on Jan. 26. De Prato said Kempton had called police to report a family member and...