Police say the man who stole and crashed the Burlington ambulance sent to save his life in November died of an overdose in his vehicle in Colchester.
Arson in Randolph
Police say he entered the home and lit the flammable device.
No law against snow on your car, but….
There’s no law (yet) against driving your car with a foot of snow on the roof. But Montpelier police warn what can happen if you do.
Video shows state trooper’s heroic rescue of eight-year-old girl
The thin ice gave way, and two children fell into the water. The 80-year-old homeowner was able to reach and pull to safety a 6-year-old girl who was close to shore.
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.
Christmas Day knife fight leaves Newport man dead
The victims in a fatal Newport stabbing and a non-fatal Tunbridge shooting have been identified.
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.
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.
Thieves paint car black to disguise it, then crash in hit-and-run
Three separate crashes with serious consequences – including one lost life.
Woman dies in head-on crash with tree
A 73-year-old woman not wearing a seatbelt died when her car hit a tree.
Rollover causes multiple injuries
Drugs, speeding, and wet roads contributed to the crash, police say.
Car crashes into post office
She meant to put the car in reverse.
Propane tanker burning in Irasburg
Two schools are within the one-mile evacuation zone.
Hardwick gunshot victim dies in hospital/ Stand-off stand-down in Bennington County
The death of Marquis follows his shooting in Hardwick Wednesday night.
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.
Two more die by gunfire this week
Both victims appear to have taken their own lives. In both cases police were nearby.
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.
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.
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.
Driver hits four cars, kicks cruiser windshield
A serious case of road rage happened Tuesday on I-89 and a state highway in Fairfax.
Second Amtrak-car collision in last five days
Police say Rampone did not notice the flashing railroad signals or Buskey with enough time to stop.
Motorcycle group speeds, crowds, tailgates cars, with no cops to stop them
A reckless ‘gang’ of 15-20 motorcyclists terrified motorists in rural Morgan Saturday. With one exception, there were no police nearby to stop them.
Car just misses kids getting off school bus
A fatal motorcycle accident, and a reckless driver who almost struck kids getting off a school bus.
Good Samaritans rescue kayakers
Good Samaritans and police together rescued a pair of Lake Willoughby kayakers in distress.
State police honor, promote troopers
Honors and promotions for Vermont State Police
Suspicious character encountered on UVM campus
The vehicle is described as a dark blue SUV. The person involved is described as a dark-skinned male in his 30’s, between 5’9” and 5’11” tall, with a medium build.
Accused domestic assailant dies in prison, tox scan ordered
Police say Nichols became unresponsive in the booking area at the facility at about 6:32 a.m. Sunday.
Man removing roadkill struck by car/ Pickup truck fire, thefts
Trying to clear the highway, a Vergennes man sustained life-threatening injuries.
Elderly pedestrian dies after hit by car driven by teen
The Subaru, driven by a 16-year-old, veered into the breakdown lane and struck the 89-year-old man.
Heat-seeking drone finds lost two-year old
When a toddler was lost in the woods, police turned to dogs and a aerial drone.
Granville man who died in double-fatal collision identified
A collision in Warren Monday night killed two men. Yesterday, police identified the second victim.
Woman died by hanging near highway intersection / Man found dead on riverbank
Police are investigating the unrelated deaths of two Vermonters.
Two men die in early-morning crash
A falling pickup truck, two fatal car accidents, and a motorcycle-deer collision highlight Vermont traffic accident news.
St. Johnsbury cop writes about policing in the first person
St. Johnsbury Police Department Corporal George Johnson’s press releases depart from the canned style taught at the Dragnet Joe Friday School of Cop Speak.
Roofer dies after electric shock, fall
Driver struck a high-tension power line with a metal ladder, causing an electric shock and a fall of 25-30 feet off the roof.
ATV rider, pedestrian die in crashes
In addition to the two fatal crashes, the weekend saw a wrecked state police cruiser and a speeding VW escape police pursuit.
Middlebury teen died of hypothermia
Cause of death: hypothermia. Manner of death: accidental, for a Middlebury teenager who reports say often wandered away.
VT man, grandson killed while stacking wood in Maine
It’s not known yet why an SUV veered off a street in Sanford, Maine and killed a Jericho man and his grandson at a summer home.
Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash in East Montpelier
Although suspected of driving impaired and unlicensed, the driver of the vehicle involved in a motorcyclist’s fatal crash was apparently not at fault.
Three die in highway crashes Monday
Idling at a stop sign, a Colchester man died after another vehicle jumped a Rte. 2 median and struck his truck.
Man dies in burning house looking for car keys
Looking for keys to move a vehicle out of harm’s way, a man re-entered a burning building.
Slain police officer’s funeral July 18
The public will have two opportunities next week to pay their respects to Officer Ebbighausen, who was hired as a patrol officer with the Rutland City Police Department on May 25, 2023.
Three-year-old who fell in Smuggs water tank dies
Tate Holtzman of Cambridge died of accidental drowning, authorities say.
Police I.D. woman found dead in Burlington
Burlington police are trying to determine how and why Kelly Cusson was found dead in a secluded part of a downtown street.
Suicide follows high-speed pursuit, police say
A 22-year-old Randolph man died after he shot himself following a high-speed chase, police say.
Serious child injury at Smugglers Notch Resort
The incident occurred at about 2:45 p.m. when the child was walking in an area adjacent to an outdoor splash pad at the resort and fell into the below-ground storage tank filled with water.
Update: State police identify 7-year-old ATV crash victim
A Pepperell, MA boy died in a July 1 ATV crash in Newfane.
Truck stuck in Smugglers Notch
The winner in the Smugglers Notch Stuckage contest has not yet been announced. The biggest loser ($3544 fine) Sunday night was the truck driver from Florida.
Hit-and-run wrecks Police Academy pillar
A dark-colored truck pulling a car trailer is suspected of backing into the pillar before leaving the scene without reporting the crash.
Biker dies when neck strikes chain
The dirt-bike struck a chain that was hung across a camp road entrance.
Cop shoots, kills Fair Haven man
When the police officer arrived, an altercation occurred between the officer and a man outside the home.
Another person found dead in trash/recycling center
For the second time this year, a Vermonter was found dead after being dumped by a trash/recycling truck at a recycling center.
16-year-old dies in Berkshire truck rollover
Rain was falling and the road was wet when the teenage driver overcorrected his steering just before 1 AM.
Actor Treat Williams dies in Dorset motorcycle crash
Williams died after a car driven by a local theater director signaled and then turned left into his motorcycle’s lane.
Missing boy found dead in Marshfield
State police did not release the nature of the death of David Hill III, but said it “is not considered suspicious.”
Fatal crash in Jay
Rain, fog and wet roads were present when the car left the road. The driver died, two passengers survived.
Traffic deaths at five-year high
“We are seeing a lack of seat belt usage; speeding; and driver inattention as contributary factors in a large number of these incidents,” VSP spokesperson Adam Silverman said today.
Woman jumps to her death from Mt. Pisgah / 7-year-old girl dies in collision
A popular scenic overlook was the scene of a Connecticut woman’s intentional leap to her death.
Highway deaths 50% over 10-year average following three deadly crashes
The three fatalities bring the number of Vermont highway fatalities this year to at least 23. The 10-year average is 15, state police say.
Teens die in motorcycle, side-by-side crashes
On opposite sides of the state, teenagers lost control of their vehicles, resulting in crashes and death.
Dog shooting in Fairfield
A dog on the loose was shot May 9. Game wardens are investigating.
Church hit by gunfire / Rutland drug bust / Career crook jailed without bail
Gunfire that struck the First Baptist Church in Groton may have been the result of practice shooting at a nearby stump dump.
Three die in head-on crash
Three local people died in a head-on crash on Rte. 14 in Albany Thursday.
Essex mother charged in highway death of son
Vermont suffers its second gravel bike race fatality in eight months. And a mom charged with DUI, resulting in the death of her 11-year-old son.
Driver in parked car arrested after crash / Drive-in post office / Motorcycle fatal / 113 MPH in 50 MPH zone
An alleged car thief is apprehended when, parked on the side of a rural highway, he is the victim of a collision.
California man rents gun, shoots himself at shop’s gun range
The gun range at a popular Waterbury gun shop was the scene of a fatal self-inflicted gunshot Saturday.
17-year-old missing since March 29 found dead in Weybridge
A human/canine search and rescue team yesterday found the body of Rebecca Ball in a wooded area in Weybridge.
Two state troopers resign over off-duty comments made while playing video games
Two rookie state troopers submitted their resignations and publicly apologized for using inappropriate language while playing a video game off-duty.
Dead of heart attack after basketball game brawl
After participating in a post-game brawl that shocked the state and made national news, an Alburgh man suffered a fatal heart attack in his car.
Woman dies after calling dispatcher from inside burning house
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.
State’s top cop denies slow movement on trooper investigation
The school shooting hoax has occupied much of Jen Morrison’s attention this week, but she says she’s not dragging her feet on the investigation into allegations of racist, sexist comments made by off-duty state troopers.
Fisherman dies after rescue from fall through ice
A fisherman has died after his Thursday fall through the ice on Lake Champlain, police say.
Man dies after fight at school basketball game
A large fight between spectators of an Alburgh-St. Albans boys middle school game led to the death of one participant.
When Orange County sheriff leaves, entire staff will leave with him
In Chelsea, there’s a new sheriff in town – and a new staff, if he can find one.
Criminal Justice Council sanctions Sheriff Bill Bohnyak
Vermont’s police oversight committee stopped short of decertifying Orange County Bill Bohnyak for assigning investigative duties to a ‘Level II’ deputy, and instead sanctioned and reported him.
Local woman’s body found in recycling center
Casella recycling center workers in Hartford found a local woman’s corpse yesterday.
Handcuffed suspect starts fire in back seat of police cruiser
After he was detained for threatening an ex-partner, a Craftsbury man set fire to the interior of the state police cruiser while handcuffed inside.
Hardwick man assaults woman, barricades home
A man known to police and possessing firearms assaulted a woman and then barricaded himself in their home.
Burning car closes I-89 / Drunk driver flees scene / library vandalism/ Arrested, released three times in one week
Arrested three times, released “on conditions” three times. In one week.
NH teenager fatally shot by cops
One police officer tased 17-year-old Mischa Fay as he threatened others with a knife, but another shot him in the chest.
U.S. Attorney collects over $2 mil in restitution, forfeiture in 2022
Criminal and civil action collections and asset forfeiture swept more than $2 million into federal coffers and then disbursed to victims, victims’ organizations, and law enforcement.
Drugged drivers outnumber drunks among Vermont highway fatalities
Police will be patrolling through January 1 watching for drunk drivers.
Fatal fire, crash victims identified
Three Vermonters in their 70’s died earlier this week in separate fire and car crash incidents.
40 cows die in Grand Isle barn fire
A propane torch being used to thaw manure led to a smoldering fire that destroyed a Grand Isle barn.
Elderly couple die in Bethel house fire
The bodies of a man and a woman in their 70’s were discovered as firefighters sought to battle a fire at a home in Bethel.
Woman dies in Walden crash
An as-yet unidentified woman died yesterday after her car struck a guardrail and an oncoming vehicle.
Rutland man held for robbery, heroin possession dies in prison
A man being held in prison after arrest in October on assault, robbery and drug possession charges died in a Rutland hospital Sunday afternoon.
Man convicted of child sex assault dies in prison
A man serving a 40 years-to-life sentence for repeated sexual assault on a child under age 10 died in the state prison in Springfield this morning.









