Burlington Police Investigating Break-In at Mayor Weinberger's Home

By Courtney Lamdin on January 25, 2022 at 7:33PM

Weinberger has been an outspoken proponent of maintaining a fully staffed police force, which made him a target of activists during the summer of 2020. That June, nearly 100 protesters assembled outside the mayor's house to demand the city reduce its police spending.

Accused Drug Dealer in Rutland Is Focus of Sex Trafficking Investigation

By Sasha Goldstein on January 5, 2022 at 7:37PM

In Wednesday’s filing, federal prosecutors argued that Jackson, who has a criminal record dating to 1989, should be held until he goes to trial. The sex trafficking and sexual assault allegations remain under investigation.

Vermont Teacher Groomed Student From Age 11, Raped Her, Affidavit Says

By Alison Novak on December 10, 2021 at 6:15PM

employees," the statement continues. "We will be cooperating with law enforcement and supporting our children and families.

Fears of Violence Keep Many Students Away From Mount Abe in Bristol

By Alison Novak on December 3, 2021 at 5:18PM

During a Thursday afternoon school assembly, Warden announced to Mt. Abe students that they would no longer be allowed to wear the flags, which she said was “in accordance with the Supreme Court decision, Tinker v. Des Moines, that states clothing and other paraphernalia can only be worn in school if it does not disrupt the learning environment.” Warden said students wearing flags or banners to school would be asked to remove the items, which would be placed in the school office for their family to retrieve. “We will not tolerate students engaging in uncivil discourse, showing disrespect to their peers based on their identity or beliefs, or gathering in large groups chanting things that are intimidating to others,” Warden wrote.

Winooski Soccer Player Could Face Criminal Charge From Enosburg Game

By Alison Novak on October 20, 2021 at 7:58PM

student-athletes."

Police: Man Shot Wife, Dismembered Her Body Inside Their Camper

By Sasha Goldstein on October 20, 2021 at 1:59PM

Asked about domestic violence after Joseph’s arraignment, Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George told reporters that “the reality is, this is not uncommon. “Thousands of women a year are killed by their partners,” George said.

New Hampshire Man Admits to Killing His Wife in Bolton, Police Say

By Sasha Goldstein on October 19, 2021 at 11:14PM

By sheer luck, a detective who was picking up lunch at a Maplefield’s convenience store in St. Albans recognized Joseph and asked him to come back to the barracks, according to Vermont State Police Maj. Dan Trudeau, who briefed the media late Tuesday. Joseph subsequently admitted to killing his wife and “provided numerous details” and “a wealth of information,” Trudeau said, which led police to get a search warrant for the bus.

Burlington Man Admits to Overseas Murder-for-Hire Plot

By Colin Flanders on October 14, 2021 at 5:01PM

Authorities believe that one of the two victims, an adult man, was killed at Fiore’s request but have yet to confirm the person’s death. Fiore was first arrested in May 2019 as part of a joint state-federal investigation into child pornography.

Woman Speaks Out Ahead of Her Rapist's Release From Prison

By Sasha Goldstein on October 8, 2021 at 4:55PM

St. Albans Family Frustrated After School Investigation Into Racist Meme Sputters

By Alison Novak on October 4, 2021 at 11:49PM

.” Kaylee said that the school resource officer never spoke with her as part of her investigation.