The ‘standing’ order, which also bans foreclosures, applies only to Chittenden County and will run through the judicial emergency caused by COVID-19.
Judge issues order to protect Chittenden County residents from evictions
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Police make compliance checks to see if local lodgings are harboring out-of-staters
Over the weekend, police visited inns, motels and hotels to see if they were complying with the ‘stay home’ order.
Senate panel explores proposal to give ‘flexibility’ to reduce prison sentences
The initiative comes as advocates for inmates push for release of as many prisoners ‘as possible’ in response to COVID-19.
Judge dismisses superintendent’s argument of immunity
A lawyer for Lamoille South Superintendent Tracy Wrend says she will appeal.
Shooting death of Burlington man by police was preventable, report finds
The Vermont Mental Health Crisis Response Commission concluded that Phil Grenon’s death was the result of a ‘breakdown’ in the state’s systems, particularly at Howard Center.
Police say 3-year-old boy accidentally shot 8-year-old girl in Cabot
The girl was airlifted by helicopter to University of Medical Center in Burlington with what police described as a non-life threatening injury
Woodside converts to COVID-19 facility for psychiatric patients
Youth that had been held at the state’s only juvenile detention facility have been moved to a small location in St. Albans.
Updated: Newport prison staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Corrections says an inmate at the Newport facility has also been placed in quarantine with a ‘low-grade’ fever and is being monitored.
Authorities worry distancing efforts could lead to rise in domestic violence
With lock-down measures and quarantines, people already at risk may not have the ability to escape dangerous situations.
Schubart: Flatten the curve by reducing prison population
We have in place a network that works with the criminal justice system that can marshal forces to test and decarcerate as many offenders as is safe.
Advocacy groups continue push for release of some inmates
Interim Corrections Commissioner James Baker said: ‘It’s not as simple as it sounds.’
Philadelphia man faces federal charges linked to Cambridge homicide
Taylor Ruffin Herrington has been indicted on charges of carrying and using a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and conspiracy to distribute heroin
Local law enforcement agencies take steps to limit public contact
Some are making sure only one officer is in a cruiser at a time and advising people to meet out outside buildings when officers respond to complaints to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Police charge Royalton man with murder in fatal shooting
Francis Phelps, 29, faces charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.