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Author Archives: Alan J. Keays

VTDigger's criminal justice reporter.

A group of people protest in snowy weather holding signs, including "STOP ICE KIDNAPPINGS," "ICE YA BASTA," and a large yellow banner. Some use umbrellas.
Posted inPublic Safety

ICE took the wrong people — and got called on it. A reckoning may be coming.

by Auditi Guha, Shane M. Graber and Alan J. Keays March 30, 2026, 8:09 pmMarch 31, 2026, 3:48 pm
Posted inBurlington, Public Safety

Burlington police officer denies charges he fired recklessly into vehicle with two minors in it

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 4:54 pmMarch 27, 2026, 4:54 pm
Posted inPublic Safety, Rutland County

Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai excused from a release condition he was accused of violating

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 6:30 amMarch 26, 2026, 5:57 pm
Law enforcement officers in tactical gear gather near the entrance of a house during a daytime operation. Some officers have "ERO" and "POLICE" vests visible.
Posted inChittenden County, Public Safety

ICE now says man they sought in South Burlington raid was not in fleeing vehicle

by Alan J. Keays March 24, 2026, 1:53 pmMarch 26, 2026, 2:22 pm
Two people walk outside on a snowy day. One person in front wears a dark jacket and covers their mouth; the other behind wears a scarf and smiles. Other people and cars are in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Federal judge releases third of three people detained in South Burlington ICE raid

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 20, 2026, 7:56 pmMarch 20, 2026, 7:56 pm
A woman sitting in a courtroom with her head on her head.
Posted inAddison County, Champlain Valley, Public Safety, Regional

Vermont’s high court weighs pulling law license of Addison County State’s Attorney

by Alan J. Keays March 19, 2026, 6:49 pmMarch 19, 2026, 6:49 pm
A police car with blue lights on top.
Posted inRegional, Southern Vermont, Windsor County

Vermont attorney general clears Ludlow police chief of criminal wrongdoing in shooting, wounding man

by Alan J. Keays March 18, 2026, 4:52 pmMarch 18, 2026, 4:52 pm
A person in winter clothing holds a cardboard sign reading "¡LAS VIDAS NEGRAS IMPORTAN!" with three raised fists painted below the text.
Posted inPublic Safety

ICE raid detainee remains jailed as judge orders immigration court hearing

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 17, 2026, 1:13 pmMarch 17, 2026, 6:02 pm
A woman with short dark hair and glasses wearing a gray blazer is seated indoors, looking over her shoulder toward the camera.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos fires back against bid to suspend her law license

by Alan J. Keays March 16, 2026, 5:51 pmMarch 16, 2026, 5:51 pm
Police officers in riot gear stand in a line facing a dense crowd of protesters on a residential street, with bystanders watching from behind.
Posted inChittenden County, Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott slams ICE agents’ tactics in Vermont action as ‘totally unnecessary’; their target remains at large

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 12, 2026, 12:04 pmMarch 17, 2026, 8:37 pm
A group of law enforcement officers detain a man in a crowd outdoors; bystanders stand nearby, some wearing masks and winter clothing.
Posted inChittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 11, 2026, 2:20 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:24 pm
A person in a black suit sits alone at a table in a courtroom, facing a laptop, with empty chairs and a large screen in the background.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Lawyer for state panel seeks ‘immediate’ suspension of embattled Addison County prosecutor

by Alan J. Keays March 11, 2026, 10:41 amMarch 11, 2026, 4:22 pm
A building with columns and an American flag.
Posted inPublic Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Judge tosses key DNA evidence that helped crack cold case in Danby double-murder more than three decades ago

by Alan J. Keays March 9, 2026, 6:26 pmMarch 9, 2026, 6:29 pm
A two-story stone courthouse with a small central tower, American flag, and another flag on its front. Steps and pillars lead to the entrance. Adjacent is a yellow house. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Grand Isle County, Public Safety

Grand Isle man accused of driving over deputy sheriff after traffic stop

by Alan J. Keays March 5, 2026, 2:11 pmMarch 5, 2026, 2:11 pm

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