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Category: Public Safety

VTDigger publishes a variety of stories on public safety, including crime, the court system, fire and EMS, law enforcement and prisons.

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
A police officer sits at a desk in an office, holding a document, with awards, certificates, and memorabilia displayed on the shelves behind him.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Public Safety, Regional, Washington County

Northfield police chief submits letter of resignation

by Auditi Guha October 14, 2025, 4:25 pmOctober 15, 2025, 10:51 am
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 rescue workers in helmets carry a person on a stretcher through a forest, navigating uneven terrain among trees and greenery.
Posted inCentral Vermont, Public Safety, Regional, Washington County

Waterbury backcountry rescues approach record year

by Sarah Andrews October 13, 2025, 4:41 pmOctober 13, 2025, 5:36 pm
A high brick wall topped with coiled barbed wire under a bright sunny sky.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Essex rejects state zoning request for new women’s prison

by Ethan Weinstein October 10, 2025, 3:10 pmOctober 10, 2025, 3:10 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
Close-up of an ICE officer’s badge and holstered firearm attached to a belt, partially visible against dark clothing and blue jeans.
Posted inPublic Safety

ICE plans to boost its surveillance on social media using contractors in Vermont

A man with a beard and short hair smiles at the camera, wearing a dark shirt. The background is blurred. by Shaun Robinson October 6, 2025, 4:56 pmOctober 7, 2025, 11:33 am
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
A group of people protest on an airport balcony with signs and a yellow banner reading “If you see something, we say something” above a security checkpoint area.
Posted inChamplain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Activists note ICE’s absence at Burlington airport in recent months

by Austyn Gaffney October 1, 2025, 7:21 pmOctober 6, 2025, 8:29 am
A woman with short dark hair and glasses wearing a gray blazer is seated indoors, looking over her shoulder toward the camera.
Posted inAddison County, Champlain Valley, Public Safety, Regional

Judge considers possible resolution to DUI case against Addison County state’s attorney 

by Charlotte Oliver and Alan J. Keays October 1, 2025, 6:41 pmOctober 2, 2025, 3:42 pm
A group of people sit facing a speaker at an outdoor event, gathered under a woven archway with two large engraved stones on either side of the pathway.
Posted inBurlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case may open to more accusers of clergy sexual abuse

by Kevin O'Connor October 1, 2025, 12:26 pmOctober 1, 2025, 12:26 pm
Close-up of a person wearing a vest labeled "POLICE ICE" with an ICE officer badge and a Motorola radio microphone attached.
Posted inPublic Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Davona Williams granted bond in immigration hearing, can return to Vermont

by Greta Solsaa September 30, 2025, 6:16 pmSeptember 30, 2025, 6:16 pm

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