Pearl contends that the vulnerability of glass doors and windows makes schools easy targets for armed attackers.
Reward offered for man missing one year
Harper, 37, was last seen in late November 2024. His family says they have not heard from him since, which they describe as completely uncharacteristic.
KVS: Couple accused of illegal firearm possession in Cambridge
The collection amounted to 18 guns. Both accused were prohibited from having firearms due to prior legal troubles.
KVS: $30,000 in equipment stolen from Sutton farm
Numerous stolen vehicles statewide, and an international speeder.
KVS: Brooklyn man indicted for manufacturing and distributing cocaine and fentanyl
If convicted, Thomas faces a minimum of five years and up to 40 years in federal prison.
KVS: Derby man seriously injured in hit-and-run on Route 5A
Troopers say Laprade showed signs of impairment and was later processed for DUI while being treated for serious injuries.
KVS: Undercover informant brings down alleged fentanyl dealer
…All as a synthetic super-drug dominates police reports
KVS: State trooper honored with Carnegie Medal for saving girl from icy pond
According to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, the medal recognizes people who risk serious injury or death in extraordinary acts to save others.
KVS: Poultney man faces new charges for sexual assault and domestic violence
Vermont State Police have filed additional charges against Jason Seiple, 38, of Poultney, after identifying another victim in an ongoing investigation.
KVS: Accused troublemaker in Derby arrested
Starksboro man charged with cocaine possession; Missing Sheldon man arrested in New York after manhunt; Royalton man arrested for meth
KVS: Newport man arrested for selling and possessing cocaine
Brandon Cote, 34, of Newport, was arrested for two counts of selling cocaine, possession of cocaine, and possession of a regulated drug.
KVS: Orange man arrested for DUI and assault on law enforcement
Also: Couple pulls up to scene of a crash, leave in cuffs; Two found dead in parked car, no foul play suspected
Two arrested in Bradford on drug and fugitive charges
Following a drug investigation, Bradford Police arrested two individuals on February 3 in the parking lot of Bradford Mini Mart.
Five DUI arrests over the weekend highlight the ongoing dangers of drunk driving
Over the weekend, Vermont State Police arrested five individuals for driving under the influence in separate incidents across the state.
Hartford man indicted for fentanyl possession and distribution
Christopher Stephens, 38, of Hartford CT is facing federal charges relating to alleged distribution of fentanyl in the Burlington area.
Barre man busted for assault and drugs
Police also seized approximately 31.62 grams of cocaine in 36 individually wrapped baggies, 0.17 grams of crack cocaine, items to suggest drug sales, and $280 in cash.
BPD Report: City “lost progress” in retaining officers since 2020 exodus
While progress was made in 2023 towards replenishing their ranks after a 2020 defunding, it has largely been lost in 2024.
Suspect in arson tent fire incident spoke to City Council on homeless rights
Layton has been an outspoken advocate to the City Council regarding the city’s policies for dealing with homeless encampments.
Sex offender pleads innocent to numerous sexual assaults
Police arrested Rau on January 8 on two counts of aggravated sexual assault, voyeurism, soliciting prostitution, providing alcohol to a minor, and more.
Crimes and consequences across Vermont
To read more, go to Keepvermontsafe.com
Fleeing man tries to stab cops with needle
Aaron Montgomery, 35, of Springfield, who had an arrest warrant, also resisted arrest by kicking, spitting on, and attempting to bite officers.
Suspect in vicious beating/robbery released to mother
Abdirahman Mohammed, 22, is accused with four others of attacking a couple in downtown Burlington back in April.
Suspected fentanyl dealer arrested for ramming ambulance
At 1 AM on Christmas Eve, ambulance workers approached the car, full of people, on the side of the road.
Keep Vermont Safe: Green Mountain mayhem
Church Street juveniles with knives; Domestic/Sexual assault in Newport; Sexual Assault in Mendon; Salisbury man calls 911 a total of 56 times for no reason
Police execute search warrants across Chittenden County
Alleged prostitution and physical altercation in Burlington; Police execute search warrants across Chittenden County; Fight breaks out on Church and Main
Man steals giant rock
Man threatens to kill man and family, arrested; Man crashes car in Dummerston, arrested on DUI and assault; Sentence hand down in BPD drug raid
Burlington police get two new officers, cocaine dealer arrested
Two new hires at BPD.
Rutland burglary suspect sought
Burlington police arrested a frequent arrestee on a fugitive from justice charge.
Burglaries in Addison County believed connected
Safe burglary in Richford. String of burglaries in Addison County.
Parents allegedly murdered by son identified
The victims are identified as Jerry Gomes, 77, and Mary Gomes, 60. They are the parents of suspect Matthew Gomes.
Connecticut man sentenced for distributing fentanyl in NEK
“TJ” now stands for “To Jail.”
Repeat offender dragged Burlington victim by the neck
Drug dealer gets 5 years. Repeat criminal drags victim by neck in domestic assault. NEK drug bust.
Peeping Tom busted for attempted Burlington break-in/ Purse stolen during church service/ Big bust in Berlin
“Unnamed Youthful Offender” from Springfield MA caught in drug dragnet.
Burlington Police get national awards for taking dangerous criminals off streets
Highlights include dangerous undercover work to catch drug traffickers and getting those involved in shootings off the streets.
KVS EXCLUSIVE: BPD recruitment officer resigns, numbers still down, drug crime up
The Burlington Police Department’s new recruitment coordinator resigned.
UPDATE: Burlington mega-repeat offender released in September, arrested October 23, released same day, burglarizes same business next day – then released!
270 police encounters. Released in September. Made it a whole month before his next arrest (this time for burglary).
Distressed swimmer swims away from rescuer
The rescue swimmer was able to secure the patient and place a water rescue harness around her as the shore support team rapidly pulled them to the dock where EMS companies began evaluating the patient.
Couple arrested after waking up in stolen car
Four months after they were arrested for assault, a Hinesburg couple were arrested on firearms violations.
Burlington infant drowning victim identified
The drowning happened at 278 Main Street, a family shelter for COTS (The Committee on Temporary Shelter).
Escapee, car thief with 159 previous police encounters arrested, jailed
The three men arrested in Burlington had 42 convictions and hundreds of police encounters between them.
Alleged child predator arrested in Richford
The specific charges include 2 counts of Luring a Child, and 2 counts of Lewd or Lascivious Conduct with a Child.
Dog Mountain robber arrested after ‘overwhelming response’ from outraged citizens
In the video, the female suspect with braided blonde hair, wearing a large Champion sweatshirt and flip-flops, can be seen counting the cash in hand.
Burlington Police want “Overhaul or Wrecking Ball” for 30-year-old station
Burlington police want a new HQ to replace the one that’s been running 24/7 for 30 years.
Burlington approves downtown public safety hub/kiosk
The City Council acknowledges that Burlington faces an urgent public safety emergency and substance misuse crisis and that the establishment of a public safety kiosk or hub downtown will allow us to directly deploy necessary resources to our downtown.
Cops catch brutal Battery Park stabbing suspect
Burlington Police Department responded to Battery Park for a report of a male victim covered in blood.
Suspected cocaine trafficker caught in Bennington
The short trip into the river ended with an arrest.
Teen arrested in brutal Burlington gang assaults
Hammond Jr. allegedly stomped on the unsuspecting victim’s head repeatedly.
Vermont State Police to honor life-saving heroics
Saving lives is just part of the job for a Vermont State Trooper. Sometimes, they have to risk their own.
Major NEK dealer sentenced for federal drug crimes
Dante “Pops” Flowers Sr., 48, was one of three Hartford, Conn. men who headed to the rural Northeast Kingdom in 2020 to set up one of the most vicious and prolific drug distribution conspiracies of fentanyl and crack cocaine in recent years in Vermont.
Massive cocaine bust in Pownal
The two brothers are being held on $5000 bail.
69-time arrestee denied mental health hospitalization
VDC has highlighted that this man has been arrested 69 times, which does not include all of his 230 encounters with police.
Gang assault in Burlington/ Cannabis store, farm stand robbed theft/ Lawnmower collides with truck
After a verbal argument, five members of the group advanced and senselessly beat the victim, repeatedly kicking him while he was on the ground.
Elderly man rescued from Winooski River mud/ Seeking thief of bake sale donation jar/ L & L suspect busted
What’s lower than stealing the donation jar at a community bake sale?
More fentanyl in drugs, baseball bat at encampment, assault suspects on the loose
Sticks and baseball bats wielded at Montpelier homeless encampment. Police dog completes training, ready for work. Hit and run fatal in Burlington.
Stay indoors at night in Burlington, officials advise
“If you live in a town at high risk, please avoid spending time outside in the evenings when mosquitoes are most active to protect yourself from this potentially severe illness,” Health Commissioner Mark Levine said.
Attempted murder in Burlington, victim narrowly survives
A second-degree attempt in Burlington Monday may have involved brass knuckles and a knife.
No cops to respond to break-in
Released on citation, Flanders said he wanted to go to jail and that he would commit further crimes until he did, police say.
BLOTTER: Drug bust, motorcycle chase, folks abusing second chances, adult steals kid’s bike
Increased crime and release-conditions violations fuel increasing concerns that prosecutors are not holding criminals responsible for their actions.
Violent assault on police officer in Burlington
Michael Gbenusola, 41, approached and forcefully punched a BPD officer in the head. The unprovoked attack on Church Street resulted in possible TBI.
Suspect in Martin slaying charged with aggravated murder due to sex assault
A FB post purportedly from Martell dated the day of the killing states, “I will not let these pigs frame me. My mom has said enough. I will no longer enjoy time on earth with you all. So long everyone.”
93% of Chittenden County violators of conditions of release are let go again, Burlington chief reports
Incidents in 2024 are up 3% compared to 2023. BPD is addressing more incidents than at any point in half a decade, with fewer patrol officers than in 2019—50%.
Burlington Police dealing with “more incidents than at any point in half a decade”
KeepVermontSafe.com tracks the work of law enforcement across Vermont. A recent report focuses on Burlington’s continued struggle to staff the BPD following the 2020 defunding initiative.
Frustration grows over out-of-staters committing crimes in Vermont
A suspect in a shooting that occurred in October of last year was apprehended in Union, New Jersey on Jan 4. This is the latest incident that involves out-of-state residents committing crimes in VT.










