Public Safety – Page 15 – VTDigger

A judge sits at her bench while a person in a striped prison uniform stands before her, accompanied by another individual.

Police contact Arkansas authorities in probe of 2023 killing of Honoree Fleming in Castleton

by Alan J. Keays August 6, 2025, 6:09 pmAugust 6, 2025, 6:09 pm

Front entrance of Bennington, VT Town Offices with a military service flag and a blue and yellow flag displayed, surrounded by potted plants and white columns.

Bennington County, Public Safety, Regional, Southern Vermont

Judge dismisses lawsuit that accused Bennington police and officials of violating resident’s rights

by Greta Solsaa August 6, 2025, 5:22 pmAugust 6, 2025, 5:23 pm

A man in a suit stands next to a door with a large poster of assorted vegetables and a sign that reads "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Vermont Conversation: Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria on why he was detained at the border

by David Goodman August 6, 2025, 4:25 pmAugust 6, 2025, 5:01 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.

Ex-border patrol agent reaches plea deal on child sexual abuse material charge

by Alan J. Keays August 5, 2025, 5:46 pmAugust 5, 2025, 5:46 pm

Max Misch

Bennington County, Public Safety

Max Misch arrested in Bennington on kidnapping and assault charges

by Alan J. Keays August 4, 2025, 1:22 pmAugust 4, 2025, 6:09 pm

Two photos show a person standing near a white van in a parking lot at night, with another person visible inside a building above.

Burlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Video: Activists sound alarm over immigrant detainee transfers through nonpublic side door of Burlington airport

by Austyn Gaffney August 1, 2025, 8:03 pmAugust 1, 2025, 8:09 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.

Central Vermont, Public Safety, Regional, Washington County

Northfield Police Chief Pierre Gomez faces racial harassment again

by Auditi Guha August 1, 2025, 7:33 pmAugust 1, 2025, 8:07 pm

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand in formation, seen from behind, with names visible on the back of their caps.

‘Didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me’: Vermont governor rejects bid for Guard members to help ICE

by Alan J. Keays July 31, 2025, 6:12 pmJuly 31, 2025, 6:12 pm

A bald man in a dark suit and blue tie stands in front of a blurred background featuring a police emblem.

Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

South Burlington hires a new police chief from Dover, New Hampshire

by Auditi Guha July 30, 2025, 12:32 pmJuly 30, 2025, 12:46 pm

A sign by a lakeshore reads "Attention: Swimming Area Closed" due to cyanobacteria, warning people and pets to stay out of the water.

Burlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Public Safety, Regional

Cyanobacteria warning closes most of Burlington’s beaches

by Charlotte Oliver July 29, 2025, 5:37 pmJuly 29, 2025, 9:55 pm

Vermont State Police vehicle with "State Trooper" text and emblem on the side, displaying a blue light on the mirror.

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Vermont State Police: Death of a Brandon woman no longer considered suspicious

by Alan J. Keays July 28, 2025, 12:38 pmJuly 28, 2025, 5:33 pm

Vermont Superior Courthouse

Bennington County, Public Safety, Regional, Southern Vermont

Missteps with evidence bring dispute over murder trial to Supreme Court

by Charlotte Oliver July 25, 2025, 6:35 pmJuly 28, 2025, 8:22 am

Close-up of a mosquito perched on human skin, with its proboscis inserted, likely feeding.

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Mosquitoes test positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus for the first time in Vermont

by Alice Finno July 25, 2025, 6:13 pmJuly 29, 2025, 9:30 am

Aerial view of a forested landscape with a winding river, scattered houses, and a plume of white smoke rising from the trees.

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Vermont state and local firefighters fight 11-acre forest fire in Fair Haven

by Charlotte Oliver July 24, 2025, 5:49 pmJuly 25, 2025, 6:06 am