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A man was approached and assaulted in Burlington by a group of about 12 individuals in the early hours of Monday, September 2, Burlington police say.
The incident occurred on College Street, just a stone’s throw away from UVM / Champlain campus and a common path for students walking to and from Church Street.
At around 3:45 AM, the victim was approached by a gang of individuals. After a verbal argument, five members of the group advanced and senselessly beat the victim, repeatedly kicking him while he was on the ground.
The victim managed to run and get away. He was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department by the Burlington Fire Department to be treated for his injuries.
Police are unsure of the exact makeup of the gang but mentioned that some members may have been juveniles.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Corporal Beal at (802) 540-2364.
Theft at Cannabis Store
An unknown man was captured on camera after stealing from a cannabis store in Bethel, state police say.
The incident occurred at Something Wicked Cannabis on September 3, at around 8 AM. Police say a man, pictured here, forced his way into the building and stole a variety of merchandise from the shop
The Vermont State Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with any information call the Royalton Barracks 802-234-9933.
Man Steals from Farmstand Cashbox
A man was caught on camera stealing cash from a farmstand in Danville, state police say.
Police say the incident occurred at around 11 PM August 29, but was only noticed at around 6 PM the following day.
The man was recorded entering the farm stand, seizing the cashbox, and leaving with the cashbox immediately after. The suspect can be seen wearing a dark colored, graphic, hooded sweatshirt.
The Vermont State Police ask that anyone who may have information pertaining to the theft, or who are able to identify the individual in the photo, call the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously by texting keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES) or online by clicking this link: https://cityprotect.com/forms/state.vt.us/anonymous.
Lawnmower Collides with Tractor Trailer in Tunbridge
At around 12:20 PM on August 30, Islene Runningdeer, 75, of Tunbridge drove her lawnmower onto Route.110 and struck a tractor trailer, the VT Dept. of Motor Vehicles reports.
The tractor trailer was operated by Brigham Young, 40, of Essex. The collision happened along the trailer portion of the vehicle.
Runningdeer sustained minor, non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
Her intention in driving onto the roadway remains unclear.
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Even though there was a downtown Burlington scenario where 12 individuals attacked a man in the wee hours of the night, kicking and beating him on the ground, we must be careful about using the “g” word to describe them. That term could evoke some racial or ethnic connotations that may make some progressive members of the community feel uncomfortable. The psychological scars of hurt feelings or the portrayal of Burlington as less than safe at any hour cuts deeper than multiple contusions and lacerations could ever do. “A loose association of youths who experienced a verbal misunderstanding” could be more a more appropriate description, since they were likely just on their way to the public library or to a volunteer gig at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen. Everything’s fine in Burlington, folks! Come on down and experience the vibrant Church Street Marketplace, and dont worry about the kid you just moved up here for college!
How dare you use the word “Gang” That is a forbidden word in the Emerald city.
Another person was approached and ” assaulted ” in Burlington by a gang of about 12 individuals, I can’t wait until a few of these little darlings are on their way to the hospital, after they try to assault the wrong person, and this will happen…….Karma.
Oh yeah, they are young, they’ll heal, and maybe they’ll learn………………….Nah !!
CHenry, hospital? Nah, not if the correct caliber is used, in reference to a DIFFERENT G word!
Imagine that! More crime at the expense of diversity! Now I’ll say it because so many hate it. ” Gang! Gang! Gang! Gang! Gang!” Enjoy the diversity!
“police are unsure of the exact makeup of the gang….”
I bet I could make a damn accurate guess.
And the city council wonders why people aren’t flocking to burlington to shop and dine out now. Maybe a change of the city council would be a help.
One comment I heard was the call has gone out to activate the installed cells. The incident in Burlington coincides with numerous sadistic acts of mayhem and violence across the country the past few weeks. It does coincide with the closing days to selection day – which no matter how that turns out – there will be more mayhem and violence because it is set up to be that way no matter the results. When our country is contolled and owned by foreign entities as European nations are discoverying now…best be prepared and fortified – no one knows for sure who or what is running the USA store – that in of itself should chill many to the bone.
Must we wait until these gangs start commandeering entire apartment buildings before we question if diversity really is our strength???