Alan J. Keays, Author at VTDigger

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Windsor County sheriff facing more sex crime charges, including soliciting prostitution

by Alan J. Keays April 16, 2026, 2:33 pmApril 16, 2026, 5:33 pm

A person in a plaid shirt raising their hand in a courtroom as a sheriff's deputy looks on.

Defense seeks to toss top murder charge against driver in deadly chase that killed Rutland officer

by Alan J. Keays April 14, 2026, 6:11 pmApril 14, 2026, 6:11 pm

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Candidate steps up to run for Addison County prosecutor post held by embattled incumbent

by Alan J. Keays April 13, 2026, 5:17 pmApril 13, 2026, 5:17 pm

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Vermont’s top court pulls Addison County prosecutor’s law license following DUI conviction

by Alan J. Keays April 10, 2026, 4:40 pmApril 10, 2026, 5:44 pm

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Former Stowe man reaches plea deal in NEK double killing, avoids death penalty trial

by Alan J. Keays April 10, 2026, 3:50 pmApril 10, 2026, 3:57 pm

Frog embryo flap: Vermont judge says U.S. customs leapt too far

by Alan J. Keays April 10, 2026, 3:04 pmApril 10, 2026, 3:04 pm

A judge wearing a black robe sits at a courtroom bench in front of computer monitors, appearing thoughtful.

Burlington man sentenced to at least 17½ years in prison for deadly stabbing in restaurant

by Alan J. Keays April 8, 2026, 6:56 pmApril 8, 2026, 6:56 pm

A man in a black jacket looks forward; another man in a suit holds a phone and walks by.

Blocked from police work in Vermont, ex-Addison County sheriff faces possible new black mark

by Alan J. Keays April 6, 2026, 7:37 amApril 3, 2026, 5:11 pm

A bright orange parking violation ticket is placed under the windshield wiper of a car on a wet windshield.

A parking ‘dragnet’ turns out to be a sweet surprise

by Alan J. Keays April 1, 2026, 6:36 pmApril 1, 2026, 6:37 pm

A group of people protest in snowy weather holding signs, including "STOP ICE KIDNAPPINGS," "ICE YA BASTA," and a large yellow banner. Some use umbrellas.

ICE took the wrong people — and got called on it. A reckoning may be coming.

by Auditi Guha, Shane M. Graber and Alan J. Keays March 30, 2026, 8:09 pmMarch 31, 2026, 3:48 pm

Burlington police officer denies charges he fired recklessly into vehicle with two minors in it

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 4:54 pmMarch 27, 2026, 4:54 pm

Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai excused from a release condition he was accused of violating

by Alan J. Keays March 27, 2026, 6:30 amMarch 26, 2026, 5:57 pm

Law enforcement officers in tactical gear gather near the entrance of a house during a daytime operation. Some officers have "ERO" and "POLICE" vests visible.

ICE now says man they sought in South Burlington raid was not in fleeing vehicle

by Alan J. Keays March 24, 2026, 1:53 pmMarch 26, 2026, 2:22 pm

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