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VTDigger reports on public safety issues across Vermont, covering crime, the court system, fire and EMS services, law enforcement and corrections.
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State panel sanctions ex-Rutland officer for violations of anti-bias policing and other policies
The action marks the second time this year the Vermont Criminal Justice Council voted to issue a written warning to a Rutland Police Department member for violating the Fair and Impartial Policing Policy.
Attorneys seek spring trial for man facing murder charge in Rutland deadly police chase
The lawyer for Tate Rheaume said he was dropping his bid to move the case out of Rutland County, and instead is working on a questionnaire to screen potential jurors.
Brattleboro shelter resident pleads guilty in 2023 killing
A sentencing hearing is to be scheduled for Zaaina Mahvish-Jammeh, 42. Her case was scheduled to go to trial in January.
Portion of I-91 in northern Vermont named for border agent killed in line of duty
The Vermont Transportation Board approved the request to designate about 11 miles of roadway as the David Chris Maland Memorial Highway.
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Former Vermont Rep. Noel Neely died two days before being found, documents show
Search warrants revealed Noel Neely died of nitrogen asphyxia two days before being found in her Norwich residence.
Essex County parking saga comes to a close
Judge dismisses the Essex County sheriff’s appeal against an ongoing parking lot construction project.
Burlington man accused of killing his wife with a flashlight denies murder charge
The suspect also faces three counts of child cruelty as police said the incident took place in the presence of three children.
For Vermont cell users, breaking up is easy to do
It’s a familiar reality for many people in Lamoille County: The phone call dropped. The texts won’t send.
Man taken into custody in Vermont faces murder charge in his mother’s death in Massachusetts
Court records made public Friday revealed that an argument about cats between the mother and son preceded the fatal shooting.
Police identify officer and victim involved in Williston shooting
The officer, Ethan Favreau, has been placed on administrative leave. No charges have been filed as of Friday afternoon.
Police face barrage of questions but provide few answers about shooting by Williston officer
The injured man suffered a gunshot wound to his hip in the early Thursday morning shooting and was treated at the hospital and released, according to police.
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