Two children and a family dog survived the blaze.
State police director: “extraordinary betrayal of the public’s trust”

“The charges against former state trooper Giancarlo DiGenova as outlined in court documents represent an extraordinary betrayal of the public’s trust, his oath as a sworn police officer, and his colleagues in law enforcement who serve the state honorably every day,” the head of the Vermont State Police said yesterday.
Police dog gets bullet and stab-proof vest

One of Lamoille County’s Finest now has more protection on the job.
Houston driver jackknifes tractor-trailer in Jay

Off-an-on heavy snows since Wednesday last week, and at least one erratic driver, led to several reported accidents.
Murder-suicide in Colchester, child at home
The sounds of fighting were followed by a loud ‘bang’ in a Malletts Bay apartment. Police found a dead man and a dead woman.
BREAKING: Amtrak train, tractor-trailer collide

Authorities are on the scene of an 11:45 AM collision between an Amtrak train and a tractor trailer on Quarry Road near Vermont Route 14 in Sharon.
Two state troopers placed on paid leave

Two state troopers are on paid leave – with no official reason given. Their suspension follows reports of off-duty state troopers engaging in inappropriate speech while playing a video game.
No injuries in 14-car Friday morning I-89 pile-up
No-one was injured in a big weather-related commuter pileup in Franklin County this morning. However, a single-car crash in Hartford yesterday killed the driver and a passenger.
Mexican dies at northern border / Windsor school bus collision / Two more cops banned from working in Vermont
A bus full of basketball players escaped serious injury last night when icy roads caused a collision.
Highway death / DUI #6 / 101 MPH

State police were busy this weekend enforcing traffic laws and investigating another highway fatality.