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Author Archives: Alan J. Keays

VTDigger's criminal justice reporter.

A woman in a white jacket is being escorted by a police officer.
Posted inPublic Safety, Regional, Rutland County

Vermont Supreme Court upholds convictions for Rutland child care provider in baby’s death

by Alan J. Keays May 2, 2025, 4:43 pmMay 2, 2025, 4:43 pm
People holding signs at a protest, with banners stating "Apartheid Free Community" and "Free Speech.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

New York appeals court holds up detained Tufts student’s return to Vermont for hearing

by Alan J. Keays April 28, 2025, 11:48 pmApril 28, 2025, 11:48 pm
Two people seated indoors, both facing downward and appearing focused, with one wearing glasses and the other in a dress shirt and tie.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

‘A voice that deserved to be heard’: judge recalls victim and sentences her killer to 42½ years

by Alan J. Keays April 24, 2025, 7:47 pmApril 24, 2025, 8:14 pm
People holding Palestinian flags and a protest sign with a woman's photo read, "RELEASE RUMEYSA OZTURK," in front of a beige building.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Federal government appeals ruling ordering detained Tufts student’s return to Vermont

by Alan J. Keays April 23, 2025, 1:40 pmApril 23, 2025, 3:38 pm
Two police vehicles and yellow caution tape are in front of a beige house on a cloudy day, indicating an active police investigation.
Posted inPublic Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Police call death of Rutland man in apartment building a homicide; no one in custody

by Alan J. Keays and Greta Solsaa April 22, 2025, 5:29 pmApril 22, 2025, 5:30 pm
A multi-story brick building with large windows and a clock on top stands against a cloudy sky. Several cars are parked in front, and people are visible near the entrance.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Jury convicts Burlington man of second-degree murder in 2022 fatal stabbing in restaurant

by Alan J. Keays April 21, 2025, 4:36 pmApril 21, 2025, 8:11 pm
A man wearing a white hat and white shirt sits in an airplane seat, looking at the camera.
Posted inPublic Safety

Jury convicts accused leader of murder-for-hire plot that killed Vermont man 

by Alan J. Keays April 18, 2025, 3:35 pmApril 21, 2025, 12:31 pm
A man wearing a white hat and white shirt sits in an airplane seat, looking at the camera.
Posted inBurlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

‘I did not,’ accused leader of murder-for-hire plot tells jurors when asked if he ordered deadly hit

by Alan J. Keays April 16, 2025, 7:11 pmApril 16, 2025, 7:11 pm
Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.
Posted inPublic Safety

Police release new details in deaths of two people in Eden

by Alan J. Keays April 11, 2025, 6:21 pmApril 11, 2025, 11:41 pm
Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Lamoille County, Public Safety, Regional

State police probe deaths of 2 people found inside Eden home

by Alan J. Keays April 9, 2025, 8:50 pmApril 10, 2025, 9:48 am
A judge in a black robe speaks, gesturing with her left hand, seated in a courtroom setting with wood paneling and a microphone.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont Supreme Court Associate Justice Karen Carroll set to retire in August

by Alan J. Keays April 9, 2025, 10:20 amApril 9, 2025, 10:20 am
A man wearing a white hat and white shirt sits in an airplane seat, looking at the camera.
Posted inPublic Safety

‘Hitman’ details fatal shooting of Vermont man as prosecution rests in murder-for-hire case

by Alan J. Keays April 7, 2025, 5:34 pmApril 7, 2025, 6:56 pm
A multi-story building with numerous windows is situated along a sidewalk with adjacent trees and a fenced green space in front. Several vehicles are parked nearby. The sky is cloudy.
Posted inBurlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Border Patrol agent jailed while facing federal child sexual abuse material charge

by Alan J. Keays March 31, 2025, 3:47 pmMarch 31, 2025, 3:47 pm
Close-up of a Vermont State Police search warrant addressed to Detective Sergeant David Robillard. Details include a search in Coventry, VT, targeting Michelle Jacqueline Zajko's residence.
Posted inPublic Safety

Maryland authorities add gun charges for ‘Zizian’ defendants 

by Peter D'Auria and Alan J. Keays March 20, 2025, 7:34 pmMarch 21, 2025, 11:59 am

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