Alan J. Keays, Author at VTDigger

Delivery trucks parked on a snowy street with a person walking on the sidewalk.

Prosecution pushes efforts to ‘restore’ competency for suspect in arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office

by Alan J. Keays August 24, 2026, 5:22 pmAugust 25, 2026, 11:07 am

Red brick building labeled "Rutland City Police." A sign in front reads "No Public Access." Some snow patches are visible on the ground near the entrance.

Federal prosecutors take over charges in Rutland murder case, won’t seek death penalty

by Alan J. Keays August 20, 2026, 6:02 pmAugust 20, 2026, 6:02 pm

A police SUV is parked behind a black metal fence in a lot with other vehicles. A “No Trespassing Authorized Personnel Only” sign is posted on the fence.

Suspect surrenders and faces second-degree murder charge in downtown Burlington stabbing

by Alan J. Keays August 18, 2026, 5:23 pmAugust 25, 2026, 4:19 pm

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Vermont Supreme Court shuts door on appeal to use police misconduct findings in murder defense

by Alan J. Keays August 14, 2026, 4:28 pmAugust 14, 2026, 4:28 pm

A person walks by a chain-link fence on a city sidewalk, with historical buildings in the background.

Long-vacant ‘pit’ in downtown Newport nears new chapter with purchase plan

by K. Fiegenbaum and Alan J. Keays August 13, 2026, 6:03 pmAugust 13, 2026, 6:03 pm

Government & Politics

Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George prevails in hotly contested primary race

by Alan J. Keays August 12, 2026, 3:58 pmAugust 12, 2026, 4:25 pm

An older male judge in a black robe sits behind a bench, clasping his hands and speaking in a courtroom.

‘My thoughts were distorted’: Woman gets at least 10 years in Rutland fatal shooting

by Alan J. Keays July 31, 2026, 6:01 pmJuly 31, 2026, 6:50 pm

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Dispute over evidence preservation heats up in border agent’s killing

by Alan J. Keays July 30, 2026, 5:49 pmJuly 30, 2026, 5:49 pm

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Burlington man denies charges of smashing police van window and injuring trooper during ICE raid protest

by Alan J. Keays July 28, 2026, 6:08 pmJuly 28, 2026, 6:08 pm

Red brick building labeled "Rutland City Police." A sign in front reads "No Public Access." Some snow patches are visible on the ground near the entrance.

Ex-Rutland City officer faces allegations of violating anti-bias policy, falsifying report

by Alan J. Keays July 23, 2026, 5:51 pmJuly 23, 2026, 5:51 pm

A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.

Judge denies bid by suspect’s lawyers in border patrol agent killing to change records screening process

by Alan J. Keays July 21, 2026, 5:49 pmJuly 21, 2026, 5:49 pm

A man in a green prison uniform sits at a table in a courtroom, with two people in suits seated beside him.

Judge rejects bid for new lawyer by Burlington man accused of shooting three Palestinian students

by Alan J. Keays July 15, 2026, 5:32 pmJuly 15, 2026, 5:32 pm

Courtroom sketch shows a judge at the bench and a woman wearing a mask seated at a table, facing the judge.

‘Substantial concerns’: New filing in border patrol agent’s killing challenges law enforcement version of events

by Alan J. Keays July 9, 2026, 3:48 pmJuly 16, 2026, 6:43 am

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Grand Isle prosecutor’s DUI case heading to court diversion, court records state

by Alan J. Keays July 7, 2026, 3:28 pmJuly 7, 2026, 5:27 pm