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Author Archives: Alan J. Keays

VTDigger's criminal justice reporter.

A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Lamoille County, Public Safety, Regional

Prosecutors take next step to seek death penalty for former Stowe man in double homicide

by Alan J. Keays November 19, 2025, 6:30 pmNovember 19, 2025, 6:30 pm
A mostly empty parking lot in front of a Walgreens pharmacy on a partly cloudy day, with a few cars parked near the entrance.
Posted inEconomy

Walgreens to pay $500,000 for overcharging at Vermont checkouts

by Alan J. Keays November 12, 2025, 6:21 pmNovember 12, 2025, 7:26 pm
Three men sitting in a row of chairs, facing forward, wearing business attire in what appears to be a formal or professional setting.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Jury rejects mistaken identity defense, convicts former Burlington man in two murders in Chittenden County

by Alan J. Keays November 10, 2025, 7:10 pmNovember 10, 2025, 7:10 pm
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Trial in 2022 Chittenden County killings begins with question: Double murder or rush to judgment?

by Alan J. Keays November 4, 2025, 6:55 pmNovember 7, 2025, 9:14 am
A woman in business attire speaks while gesturing with her hand at a conference table, with a nameplate, microphone, and a seal in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

US attorney general authorizes prosecutors to seek death penalty in Vermont double homicide  

by Alan J. Keays October 30, 2025, 5:51 pmOctober 30, 2025, 9:58 pm
court
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont man who admitted to hacking and stole personal data avoids jail time

by Alan J. Keays October 27, 2025, 5:08 pmOctober 27, 2025, 5:09 pm
A person rides a bicycle on a sunny street with trees, parked cars, signs, and a white clock tower building in the background.
Posted inBurlington, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

‘Help Burlington turn the corner’: Governor releases plan to address safety challenges 

by Charlotte Oliver and Alan J. Keays October 24, 2025, 6:24 pmOctober 24, 2025, 6:28 pm
Delivery trucks parked on a snowy street with a person walking on the sidewalk.
Posted inBurlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Judge finds suspect in arson at Bernie Sanders’ office unable to assist in his own defense

by Alan J. Keays October 21, 2025, 4:28 pmOctober 21, 2025, 4:28 pm
A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vermont case digs into ‘grandparent scam’ — from phony roles to calls from ‘boiler rooms’ 

by Alan J. Keays October 17, 2025, 4:52 pmOctober 17, 2025, 4:52 pm
Two men in suits seated in a meeting room; one in focus attentively listening, the other slightly blurred in the foreground.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Public Safety, Regional, Washington County

Shelburne officials fire police sergeant who pleaded guilty to criminal charge for deadly cyclist crash

by Alan J. Keays October 15, 2025, 5:42 pmOctober 15, 2025, 5:43 pm
Posted inNortheast Kingdom, Orleans County, Public Safety, Regional

Jury convicts former Connecticut man of murder in fatal beating of Northeast Kingdom man

by Alan J. Keays October 13, 2025, 4:50 pmOctober 13, 2025, 4:50 pm
Four Vermont State Police SUVs with flashing lights in a row, featuring K-9 and unit markings, parked on a snowy ground.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Franklin County, Public Safety, Regional

State police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Sheldon

by Alan J. Keays October 9, 2025, 12:24 pmOctober 9, 2025, 12:25 pm
Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.
Posted inPublic Safety

Latest state police discipline report shows resignation amid sexual harassment probe

by Alan J. Keays October 6, 2025, 4:46 pmOctober 6, 2025, 6:03 pm
A person stands outdoors in front of solar panels, wearing a green and blue plaid shirt, with trees and sky in the background.
Posted inPublic Safety

Gov. Phil Scott taps former federal prosecutor for state judge post 

by Alan J. Keays October 2, 2025, 5:04 pmOctober 2, 2025, 5:04 pm

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