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.
Hinesburg and new police union agree to 3-year contract
The contract lays out a pay schedule that starts with a base wage of $34 an hour, putting the Hinesburg department relatively in line with other Chittenden County police forces.
Hartford justice center helps people get on their feet after prison
“We all make mistakes, and that doesn’t mean you can’t change,” said Kitty O’Hara, the longest-serving volunteer at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center.
Candidates to lead Vermont National Guard say they’d resign if facing unlawful order
Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post as some guard members are deployed under a controversial Trump administration directive.
Activists target ICE digital surveillance site in Williston
Over the last two months, activists have increased their actions against an ICE office in the White Cap Business Park.
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What do you call the top federal prosecutor in Vermont? Well, that depends.
The new office head, like the last one, doesn’t have the U.S. Attorney for Vermont title or President Donald Trump’s nomination.
Judge denies bail in deadly vehicle chase despite report blaming Rutland police
The ruling Monday means Tate Rheaume will remain behind bars while the murder case against him is pending.
Hundreds gather at Upper Valley ‘ICE Out for Good’ actions over the weekend
The events were among over 1,000 vigils and protests scheduled across the country to grieve the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minnesota last week.
Citing damning report of police actions, attorney calls for release of suspect in crash that killed Rutland officer
“(I)t is now beyond dispute that the initiation and conduct of the pursuit leading to the fatal crash was unlawful and conducted in violation of applicable statutes, rules, and policies,” the attorney’s filing stated.
Ludlow police chief ID’d as shooter of man allegedly armed with knife in New Year’s Day incident
The wounded 18-year-old man was reported to be hospitalized in stable condition and also facing assault-related charges.
Vermont Department of Corrections staff vote to stay with state employees union
Working conditions for roughly 750 unionized corrections staff was the issue top of mind for members, according to a Vermont State Employees’ Association leader.
Year ends in ice, outages and tricky travel
Freezing temperatures and gusty winds may cause outages and poor road conditions to continue overnight.
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