CRIME & SAFETY
New Hampshire doctor charged with drug dealing and health care fraud
A New Hampshire doctor made his initial appearance yesterda7 in Burlington, Vermont, on charges related to his alleged involvement in conspiracies to illegally distribute controlled substances and to commit health care fraud. According to court documents, Adnan S. Khan, M.D., 48, of Grantham, orchestrated his alleged illegal prescribing and health...
Staffing down, calls up: Burlington VT police shares its priorities in responding to calls
The Burlington Police Department is reminding the community of its Priority Response Plan, a plan to prioritize officers' response to calls and incidents in a time of limited police staffing. The plan has not been updated, but the department has put out a more in-depth description of the plan and reminds the city that it's in place to help them. ...
Man accused of setting fire at Bernie Sanders’ office enters not guilty plea
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The man charged with starting a fire outside of Sen. Bernie Sanders' office in Burlington, Vermont, is pleading not guilty to a federal charge. Prosecutors said earlier this month, Shant Soghomonian, 35, was caught on camera throwing a liquid at the door of that office before setting it on fire.
Monkton teens hospitalized after rollover crash on Boro Hill Road
MONKTON — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Boro Hill Road. At 2:21 a.m., Troopers responded to reports of an accident where a 2009 Subaru Outback, driven by a 16-year-old from New Haven, lost control while rounding a corner. The vehicle skidded on...
Fairfax man charged with false pretenses in online housing scam
FAIRFAX — Vermont State Police have cited a Richford man for allegedly defrauding a Fairfax woman in an online housing scam. Authorities say Ronald Smith, 35, obtained money through Cash App from 37-year-old Ashley Boomhower after promising housing that he never provided. The incident was reported on March 13...
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