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Author: Jeralyn Darling

As VTDigger's news editor, Jeralyn Darling anchors the night desk, often as the final set of eyes on stories before they are published. Before arriving at VTDigger she was a night desk editor at the Valley News, covering the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Jeralyn has spent the last 14 years as a journalist. She holds a BA in journalism and sociology from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. When not at work, Jeralyn can be found on the trail with her husband, in the woods hunting mushrooms or volunteering with animals.
 

Police investigate suspicious death in Brattleboro after report of gunfire

By Jeralyn Darling

Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023

The victim’s identity was unknown late Thursday night, according to police.


Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on ATV

By Jeralyn Darling

Mar 27 2023March 27, 2023

The 82-year-old Richmond resident was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.


Peacham duo charged in kidnapping case

By Jeralyn Darling

Feb 24 2023February 25, 2023

The victim was left alone in the truck long enough that she was able to break free of her restraints and drive away, police said.


Man incarcerated at Springfield prison dies

By Jeralyn Darling

Feb 21 2023February 21, 2023

Southern State Correctional Facility

David Boglioli, 73, of Wilmington, died Tuesday at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, according to the Vermont Department of Corrections.


Vermont State University to close libraries, downgrade sports programs

By Jeralyn Darling

Feb 8 2023February 8, 2023

The university, which formally launches in July, announced the changes to students, faculty and staff Tuesday afternoon. Some students immediately expressed opposition to the plan.


Vermont state trooper suspended during investigation of barracks theft

By Jeralyn Darling

Dec 27 2022December 27, 2022

Giancarlo DiGenova was placed on paid leave on Dec. 19, according to the Vermont State Police. The agency said it was conducting a criminal investigation into alleged theft in the temporary evidence storage room in the Williston Barracks.


Burlington man charged in downtown stabbing death

By Jeralyn Darling

Dec 8 2022December 12, 2022

Von “Red” Simmonds, 40, was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with second-degree murder, according to the Burlington Police Department. He is accused of killing Abubakar Sharrif, 23, of Burlington.


19-year-old charged with murder in July shooting near Burlington’s Roosevelt Park

By Jeralyn Darling

Oct 26 2022October 28, 2022

Abdiaziz Abdhikadir is charged in the killing of Hussein Mubarak, 21, who was shot in the head on Luck Street on July 7. Abdhikadir also faces eight counts of attempted murder in a separate incident in which he allegedly fired shots into Mubarak’s home.


Poll finds three-quarters of Vermont voters support abortion amendment

By Jeralyn Darling

Oct 6 2022October 6, 2022

The University of New Hampshire survey also asked Vermonters about gun laws, safe injection sites and trust in local law enforcement.


Terminally ill woman, Middlebury doctor sue Vermont over aid-in-dying law’s residency requirement

By Jeralyn Darling

Aug 26 2022August 26, 2022

For those who are terminally ill, according to Bluestein, moving to another state is an enormous — and potentially impossible — undertaking.


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