Vermont State Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Newfane

NEWFANE, Vt. (WRGB) — Vermont State Police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found Friday at a residence in Newfane, authorities said in a news release.

Newfane is just over an hour northeast of Hoosick Falls in Windham County.

Police reportedly received a call just after 5 p.m. Friday from relatives who reported finding two family members dead at a home on South Wardsboro Road. First responders confirmed the deaths after arriving at the scene.

According to a press release, the initial investigation indicated that this was an isolated incident involving two people who knew each other.

“Current indications indicate that all individuals involved in this incident will be held accountable,” a state police spokesman said in a news release. “No one is in custody. State Police have determined no threat to the public.”

Authorities said the crime scene on South Wardsboro Road has been secured and is being processed for evidence. The remains of those found dead will be taken to the Burlington Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsies to confirm their identities and determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police barracks in Westminster at 802-722-4600.