Jan. 6 saw bomb threat hoaxes to a Vermont Planned Parenthood and a West Lebanon, NH store, plus a quick and strong police response to an armed man seen walking in Derby.
Planned Parenthood, Target subjected to bomb threats on Jan. 6
New Jersey man arrested for shooting, kidnapping
Hamdi entered the home, kidnapped two men, and shot one trying to flee, police say.
Heroin user gets four months for crash that killed two high school students
Charges were downgraded from felony to misdemeanor when the state couldn’t prove the driver was impaired.
Burlington Police 2023 Report: 22% more incidents than last year, 43% more than 2021
Key takeaways include that serious incidents such as overdoses are up and the department is engaged in replenishing its staffing levels.
State’s Attorney Sarah George tells Harvard forum she “went to law school to dismantle the criminal legal system”
“I went to law school because I wanted to dismantle the criminal legal system and thought that that’s the best way to do it,” George said.
Vernon man dies in crash/ Mailbox thefts/ VT man killed in CA
The Toyota Corolla left the interstate and hit a tree.
K9 Carbon finds elderly man lost in woods
An elderly man lost in freezing woods after sundown was rescued by canine Vermont State Trooper.
Merry Christmas! Stolen ‘Flying A’ sign recovered
A week after it was stolen, an antique sign was reported found by a New Hampshire antique dealer and returned to its Enosburg owner.
State prosecutor says system not designed to investigate and prosecute shoplifters in a timely manner
She continued that she wishes both the police and her office could collect, investigate, and prosecute shoplifting in a more timely manner but “that is not how our system is designed to work.”
Athens man pleads guilty to Federal and State charges in deer poaching investigation
Ryan Goodrich, 38, of Athens, Vermont was sentenced to five years in federal prison to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release
Christmas Day knife fight leaves Newport man dead
The victims in a fatal Newport stabbing and a non-fatal Tunbridge shooting have been identified.
Burlington cops say man beat his girlfriend unconscious
His attack left his girlfriend bleeding and unconscious, police say.
Man dies in Christmas Day fight/ St. Albans fire/ 118 MPH on I-89
Police are investigating the death of a man who died Christmas Day after a fight with another man in Newport Town.
Man with mental health issues threatens Chittenden County prosecutor
Burlington police reported they released him after he was screened by two mental health workers.
Bridport man dies in crash
An Addison County man was thrown from his vehicle when it veered off the road. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
St. J man arrested for two armed robberies
The charges stem from two separate incidents that took place on Sunday, Dec. 17.
Man critically injured in Tunbridge shooting
Detectives have interviewed the individual responsible for the shooting, and the investigation is progressing.
Reported NYC Gang member busted in Vermont in drug case
A suspected member of the violent street gang known as The Bloods, has been arrested on federal charges of selling cocaine and conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine in Chittenden County
Arrest made in strangulation murder – one of 80 open murder cases in Vermont
Claudia Voight of Windham was strangled to death by former tenant Shawn Conlon, police say.
Deer jacking suspect faces federal firearm charges
Shortly after midnight, game wardens spotted a slow-moving truck flashing a light on nearby fields. When the cops flashed their lights, the driver fled at speeds of up to 100 MPH.
Man sentenced to 9 years for pulling gun on Federal agent in North Troy
Ivan Carmona, 32, of Springfield, Massachusetts, also known as “Flacco,” was sentenced to 108 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Thieves paint car black to disguise it, then crash in hit-and-run
Three separate crashes with serious consequences – including one lost life.
Police rescue anti-prison activists from man with knife
Responding officers made contact with the suspect at gunpoint, and issued hard commands for him to show his hands.
Police seek suspect in two armed robberies
The same armed robber is believed responsible for two gas station robberies in the St. J area this weekend.
School bus driver cited for striking student
The elementary school bus driver struck the child with his hand, police say.
Springfield, MA man shot in St. Albans busted for armed robbery five years ago
A Springfield, MA man critically injured in a St. Albans shooting yesterday was arrested for armed bank robbery when he was 18.
VSP special patrols in Burlington end Dec. 30
The extra police patrols by Vermont state troopers in the city of Burlington to try to reduce ongoing shootings and improve public safety will end Dec. 30, according to city and state officials.
Woman dies in head-on crash with tree
A 73-year-old woman not wearing a seatbelt died when her car hit a tree.
Orleans County defendant now faces federal gun charge
Cody M. Myott, 30, is now facing a federal charge of illegal possession of 3 loaded firearms while being a convicted felon, after a state judge released despite pleas that he needed psychiatric help.
Wife, bookkeeper embezzled $400K from family biz
Jodi Lathrop concealed the embezzlement in several ways.
Rollover causes multiple injuries
Drugs, speeding, and wet roads contributed to the crash, police say.
In offshoot of out-of-state gang member murder case, woman pleads to 5 felonies
Misti-Lynn Morin, 43, of Swanton admitted to 5 felony charges that were filed as an offshoot of a criminal investigation into an out-of-state gang member killed at a Swanton home in February 2022.
Car crashes into post office
She meant to put the car in reverse.
Teen cited for death-resulting accident
The highway was wet, but speed was also a factor in the death of Josephine Buckley.
$1.37 million raised for Awartani
18,500 donors in five days have contributed.
Sheriff Grismore’s law enforcement license revoked
Grismore given the boot after giving the boot.
Convicted coke dealer pleads guilty to Covid-19 $$ fraud, gun offense
After spending fraudulently acquired Paycheck Protection $$ on high-end sneakers, Delima will be cooling his heels in prison.
Bennington couple indicted
Shavonne Doucette, 36 and Kyle Winnie, 41, both of Bennington pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Burlington to two felony counts on Monday afternoon.
CT suspect in Rutland shooting pleads Not Guilty to Fed ammo charges
Bayohan Mangual, of New Britain, Conn. appeared in U.S. District Court Monday to deny the single charge of possessing both Speer and Winchester ammunition for a 9×19-mm firearm as a felon on Sept. 2.
Propane tanker burning in Irasburg
Two schools are within the one-mile evacuation zone.
Busiest northern border sector sees 550% increase in apprehensions over year
Garcia has long praised the relationship Border Patrol agents have with local residents, who he says have been instrumental in identifying suspicious activity.
St. Albans store manager throws hot coffee in armed robber’s face
Here’s your cup of coffee, sir.
Police recount Eaton’s reported history of mental illness, domestic problems
The alleged Burlington shooter of three Palestinian college students has a lengthy police history of domestic problems and allegations of mental illness, according to a November 30 press report.
Legislature stalled on retail theft reform bill
Vermont ranks 13th highest in nation in retail theft impact. The legislature had a bill in 2022 that would have addressed the problem but was stalled because lawmakers feared it wouldn’t be enforced.
George: “we do not yet have evidence to support this was a hate crime”
“And although we do not yet have evidence to support that this was a hate crime enhancement, I want to be clear that there is no question that this was a hateful act.” George said.
The arrest of Jason J. Eaton
Eaton told federal agents, “I’ve been waiting for you” when they came to his home Sunday, court records show. ATF special agents had been called to the scene to help short-staffed Burlington Police.
Burlington man arrested for shooting three Palestinians
A video arraignment is planned for Jason Eaton, charged with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of three Palestinians in Burlington Saturday.
Burlington shooting suspect a self-described ‘radical citizen,’ social entrepreneur, Unitarian
Second-degree murder suspect Jason J. Eaton, age 48, is a Unitarian-Universalist, former Sterling College student, and environmental investment entrepreneur.
State Prosecutor Sarah George rebuked by law enforcement over criticisms of traffic stops
When an impaired driver doesn’t get pulled over for a a non-moving violation, the next thing that happens could be far worse.
Three Palestinian men shot in Burlington
Police are seeking a white man in his thirties with a mustache as a suspect in the Saturday evening shooting of three American college students of Palestinian descent.
Family lives in distress after state ‘catches and releases’ husband/father’s alleged shooter
A Montgomery man who police say was shot by his neighbor in a May 4 property dispute is facing heart surgery, and he and his family remain afraid to stay in their own home.
Colchester shooting victim ID’d as Burlington man with felony charge record
Police are still trying to determine how and why Dontay Canada was shot Sunday in Colchester.
Safe with money inside stolen from school
The thief stole a small safe from the school’s front office.
Shootings in Colchester, Hartford, 15th gunfire incident in Burlington
Initial reports indicated the man may have been shot in an arm and in a leg on Ethan Allen Avenue and sustained life-threatening injuries. His name was not released.
Abusive husband gets 30 years for murdering wife
Judge Warren, in her remarks, highlighted the long-term domestic abuse suffered by Thea Swartz.
Juveniles who stole gun of man arrested for negligent firearms storage were “just visiting”
The two juveniles who stole Joshua Kruml’s gun did not break in but were “just visiting,” Fair Haven police said.
Busted for driving too slow
A Lyndon man faces “a slew of charges” including driving half the speed limit on the Interstate.
Grand Isle Town Attorney keeps silent about letter to Town Clerk & Treasurer
The town letter was sparked in part by a large load of crushed stone that was picked up on behalf of Boutin and delivered to her home on Adams Landing Road this summer, records show.
Swanton man walking dog shot at four times
A man walking his dog had to dive into the trees to escape gunfire from the passenger of a black van that had pulled over onto the local rail trail.
Hardwick gunshot victim dies in hospital/ Stand-off stand-down in Bennington County
The death of Marquis follows his shooting in Hardwick Wednesday night.
Crips gang member shot dead in Burlington
A member of the violent Crips gang was shot to death in Burlington Sunday night. Another man also died in the Decatur Street shooting.
Edson, who led police on two-week manhunt, pleads innocent
The career criminal who fled police for two weeks in late summer has pleaded innocent in federal court to armed robbery-related charges.
Feds release low-risk, homeless sex offender
Burlington Probation and Parole will supervise the homeless, low-risk sex offender released November 9.
Three shootings, two dead last night in Burlington
Two men were shot in the head Sunday night in the second of three separate episodes of illegal gunfire last night in the Queen City.
Cops praised for cracking big cases
The EB-5 fraud and high seas murder for insurance money made Vermont news headlines. Last week, the U S. Attorney’s Office gave credit where due.
Triad Weed: How Chinese Marijuana Grows Took Over Rural Maine
Chinese foreign nationals are exploiting Maine’s lax marijuana laws by establishing legal ‘grows’ in rural areas.
Two more die by gunfire this week
Both victims appear to have taken their own lives. In both cases police were nearby.
Video: 5 mysterious unsolved crimes from Vermont
While it’s generally very quiet and tranquil here, make no mistake about it – Vermont has a fair share of strange and mysterious crimes.
Victim of gun theft arrested for negligent firearms storage
Two juveniles stole his gun. The theft was reported. Now he’s looking at prison time for leaving the gun on a shelf in his house.
Psych eval required for 3-time St. Johnsbury arrestee
Brandon R. Clough, 42, was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation Tuesday following his third arrest in 24 hours, including separate assault incidents
Man with 23 arrest, probation/parole violations arrested for Church Street assault
More tales of ‘catch and release’ from Vermont law enforcement.
Released by judge after punching hospital staff, man attacks off-duty cop, police say
Vermont needs more options to protect the public from mentally disturbed violent offenders, Burlington’s police chief says.
Out-of-state drug dealers used juveniles to sell drugs in Rutland, police say
A 72-year-old man has been charged in a Monday night shooting in Rockingham. Also, federal court records say youths are being used to sell drugs in Rutland.
Heroin Highway ring leader sentenced
Eric Colson III, 25, was told he will be under federal supervision for four years once he is freed from the 68-month prison term imposed in the high-profile trafficking case.
State police target 90-100 MPH speeders
When a reporter noted that “10 years ago I could go by a state trooper at 78 and get pulled over,” Scott answered, “10 years ago we didn’t have the level of crime we have now.”
Trooper injured, cruiser damaged in 11-mile chase of Burlington man
Running over tire deflation device wasn’t enough to stop the fleeing suspect.
Suicide linked to National Guardsman homicide
A Brownington man who worked with slain National Guardsman Gunnar Watson was found dead by suicide.
Last Smugglers Notch stuckage/ Teen died of gunshot to torso/ Montpelier fire not suspicious (yet)
The final Stuckage took place with snow on the ground. And, more details on the shooting death of a Shelburne teen and the fiery destruction of a Montpelier lumberyard.
Fire ravages Montpelier lumberyard, destroys fire truck
The lumberyard fire was the second major blaze in the downtown Montpelier commercial district within the last week.
Man released by Judge Jiron arrested for domestic assault hours later
The prosecutor wanted the suspect sent to a psychiatric facility for a competency exam. Instead, Jiron released Myott.
Most October homicides drug-related, VSP commander says
They’re offering few details now, but the state police say most of the homicides committed in Vermont last month were connected to drug trafficking.
Feds charge Florida woman in Vermont for international fake Geek Squad email invoices
The 100 victims, including at least one Chittenden County resident, have lost at least $225,000 since August 2018, Bogdanowicz said.
Accused teen murderer pleads innocent, released to parents
Mohamed will be under 24-hour home curfew, except for school, therapy, medical treatment, and court hearings.
Driver bilked elderly woman of up to $392,000
Fortunately most of the illegal deposits were reversed.
Police shut down homeless camp after gunshot finding
A gunfire expert confirmed the shot that struck a school bus windshield in Montpelier came from a homeless camp.
Barre man arrested for murder in drug-related Caron killing
Police have arrested a Barre man for the second degree murder of an accused drug dealer found dead in Plainfield last week. Police say the killing was drug-related.
14-year-old charged in Bristol killing – 8th homicide of October
A teen has been charged with the second-degree murder of another teen, who was shot fatally Monday.
Body of accused Barre fentanyl dealer found in woods
One of the four bodies found dead in Vermont woods in the last week belonged to an accused Barre fentanyl dealer.
Montpelier eatery, bar damaged in fire
First flood, then fire ravages Montpelier’s downtown. And an Ontario woman is dead after a collision with a car driven by a drug-impaired man, police say.
Postal assault trial ruling not guilty
Frizzell’s legal problems are not fully over. He has pleaded not guilty in Vermont Superior Court in Guildhall to felony charges of assault and robbery and aggravated assault for the same incident.
Orleans County search linked to Caledonia County homicide
Vermont State Police have conducted a court-ordered search in Brownington in connection with the fatal shooting of a Vermont National Guard member at his home on Vermont 16 in Wheelock two weeks ago.
Homeless camp investigated after school bus window shot out
Someone shot out the windshield of a school bus carrying students, Montpelier police say.
Human smuggler suspect denied bail
As an illegal immigrant in the country unlawfully, Godinez-Antonio would have little reason to return to court to face his charge, the federal prosecutor noted.
Young men found in Eden killed by gunshots to head
The families of two Massachusetts men asked police last week to look for them. Tuesday their bodies were found in Eden, about a mile apart.
One-punch theory plausible in postal attack, defense doctor says
The facial injuries sustained by a postal worker could have resulted from a single punch, one doctor testified. But another doc said that’s unlikely.
670 “Gotaways” in Swanton sector last month sets record
Gotaways entering the U.S. in the Swanton sector in September more than doubled the average month for the previous year.
Two dead bodies found in search for missing Mass. men
Police are treating two dead bodies they found in the Northeast Kingdom as a case of homicide.
Charleston resident receives 10-Year prison sentence for child pornography possession
Daniel Blow, a 41-year-old man from Charleston, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, commonly known as child pornography.
Fentanyl bust in Barre highlights tenant, landlord role in catching drug dealers
“For too long, landlords have turned a blind eye to what is happening in their rental units,” said Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage.
Trial for postal assault case begins
Trevor Frizzell, 24, has pleaded not guilty to a Federal charge of assaulting substitute postal worker Paul Burch, 66, as he made his rounds in Brunswick, afternoon of Oct. 25, 2022.
