Alan J. Keays, Author at VTDigger

Two people walk outside on a snowy day. One person in front wears a dark jacket and covers their mouth; the other behind wears a scarf and smiles. Other people and cars are in the background.

Federal judge releases third of three people detained in South Burlington ICE raid

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 20, 2026, 7:56 pmMarch 20, 2026, 7:56 pm

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Vermont’s high court weighs pulling law license of Addison County State’s Attorney

by Alan J. Keays March 19, 2026, 6:49 pmMarch 19, 2026, 6:49 pm

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Vermont attorney general clears Ludlow police chief of criminal wrongdoing in shooting, wounding man

by Alan J. Keays March 18, 2026, 4:52 pmMarch 18, 2026, 4:52 pm

A person in winter clothing holds a cardboard sign reading "¡LAS VIDAS NEGRAS IMPORTAN!" with three raised fists painted below the text.

ICE raid detainee remains jailed as judge orders immigration court hearing

by Alan J. Keays and Emma Green March 17, 2026, 1:13 pmMarch 17, 2026, 6:02 pm

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Government & Politics

Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos fires back against bid to suspend her law license

by Alan J. Keays March 16, 2026, 5:51 pmMarch 16, 2026, 5:51 pm

Police officers in riot gear stand in a line facing a dense crowd of protesters on a residential street, with bystanders watching from behind.

Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott slams ICE agents’ tactics in Vermont action as ‘totally unnecessary’; their target remains at large

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 12, 2026, 12:04 pmMarch 17, 2026, 8:37 pm

A group of law enforcement officers detain a man in a crowd outdoors; bystanders stand nearby, some wearing masks and winter clothing.

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 11, 2026, 2:20 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:24 pm

A person in a black suit sits alone at a table in a courtroom, facing a laptop, with empty chairs and a large screen in the background.

Government & Politics

Lawyer for state panel seeks ‘immediate’ suspension of embattled Addison County prosecutor

by Alan J. Keays March 11, 2026, 10:41 amMarch 11, 2026, 4:22 pm

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Judge tosses key DNA evidence that helped crack cold case in Danby double-murder more than three decades ago

by Alan J. Keays March 9, 2026, 6:26 pmMarch 9, 2026, 6:29 pm

A two-story stone courthouse with a small central tower, American flag, and another flag on its front. Steps and pillars lead to the entrance. Adjacent is a yellow house. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.

Grand Isle man accused of driving over deputy sheriff after traffic stop

by Alan J. Keays March 5, 2026, 2:11 pmMarch 5, 2026, 2:11 pm

A man in a green prison uniform holds case files while entering a room, accompanied by law enforcement officers.

Judge considers competency for man accused of shooting, wounding three Palestinian students

by Alan J. Keays March 2, 2026, 6:13 pmMarch 2, 2026, 6:36 pm

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Government & Politics

Connecticut man reaches plea deal on reduced charge in Northeast Kingdom fatal shooting

by Alan J. Keays February 25, 2026, 7:34 pmFebruary 25, 2026, 7:35 pm

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Poultney man charged with first-degree murder in deadly quarry beating

by Alan J. Keays February 19, 2026, 4:56 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 4:56 pm

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Hancock man turns himself in to police, denies murder charge

by Alan J. Keays February 17, 2026, 5:34 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:25 pm