Public Safety
Coventry shooting
The fatal shooting of a border patrol agent in Coventry in January 2025 led VTDigger’s reporters to help uncover a dark network of people known by some as “the Zizians.” Authorities have tied the group to a half-dozen homicides around the country.
Burlington police officer denies charges he fired recklessly into vehicle with two minors in it
The charges against Jeffrey Baur stem from an incident last summer when officers responded to a call of a possible kidnapping in the city.
Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai excused from a release condition he was accused of violating
The judge’s decision came over the objection of the prosecutor and as Banyai’s trial on a charge of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer approaches next month.
Migrant Justice organizer, detained for a second time, is now charged with helping people cross border illegally
The federal government alleges that José Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz helped people cross the border without authorization and was involved in producing false Vermont driver’s privilege cards.
Legislature approves 6 judges for new terms, including southern Vermont judge who faced heightened scrutiny
Superior Judge Rachel Malone was overwhelmingly confirmed for a new term on the bench even after a legislative panel recommended she be stripped of her job.
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ICE now says man they sought in South Burlington raid was not in fleeing vehicle
An ICE officer wrote in a court filing Tuesday, “I no longer believe” that Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez “was an occupant of the Toyota Camry I observed on March 11, 2026.”
Towns ban heavy rigs from muddy roads
Towns are posting weight restrictions on certain town-owned roads, targeting large trucks and commercial vehicles.
Federal judge releases third of three people detained in South Burlington ICE raid
Daysi Camila Patin Patin, who came to the United States from Ecuador as an unaccompanied minor at 17, had been held since March 11.
Judge orders immediate release of man who ICE detained after a traffic stop last week. The detention may have violated the man’s rights.
“Other than a mistake by ICE, he would not have been detained,” Federal Judge William K. Sessions said of the man. “This is a person who was just living his daily life.”
Vermont’s high court weighs pulling law license of Addison County State’s Attorney
The hearing Thursday follows Eva Vekos’ conviction last year for drunken driving and accusations that she sought special treatment from officers in that case. Her lawyer argued the suspension would be too severe and too soon.
Local police officials defend officers’ conduct during immigration operation, blame ‘agitators’
Activists scoffed at comments Tuesday from law enforcement leaders who, at a Statehouse hearing, tried to justify officers’ actions at last week’s standoff in South Burlington.
Detained a week, Honduran man taken in South Burlington ICE raid released
Immigration judge finds Cristian Jerez Andrade not a danger to the community.
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