Public Safety
Chittenden County man contracts first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012
“Health officials are strongly urging people in three counties — Chittenden, Grand Isle and Franklin — to take extra measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites,” read the warning in Friday’s press release.
Police recover body of swimmer who went missing in Morrisville
According to the Morristown Fire Department, the victim was Benjamin Clapp, 14, of Morrisville. Police say Clapp was with a friend when he went missing.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby reach Vermont, bringing rain and threat of high wind
The National Weather Service said the state could see 1-3 inches of rain, with up to 4 inches in some areas. Heavy winds could cause power outages and tornadoes could materialize in southern and western Vermont.
Rhode Island man arraigned on 17 charges, including attempted murder of 3 Vermont state troopers
Brenden Sackal pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday morning. The charges stemmed from a shootout in Burke last month following a chase.
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Excessive force case against city of Burlington will go on after judge’s ruling
The case centers around a 2021 incident in which Burlington police responded to the home of a 14-year-old Black, disabled child and handcuffed him. Paramedics then put a mesh bag known as a spit hood over his head and later injected him with ketamine.
Pawlet Selectboard member cited for assaulting farm worker, juvenile
The advocacy group Migrant Justice has pointed to the incident as a visible example of a larger problem. The board member’s wife has denied the allegations.
Woman charged for attempted turtle smuggling on Canadian border
“Turtles with colorful markings are especially prized in the domestic and foreign pet trade market, particularly in China and Hong Kong,” according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Man charged with Burlington shooting of Palestinian students is denied bid to fire attorneys
Jason Eaton last month had requested a private hearing to fire the public defenders representing him.
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