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MONKTON — A teen was injured during a single-vehicle crash in Monkton today. The crash took place on Lime Kiln Road, south of Monkton Road, at around 10:40 a.m. According to the report, an 18-year-old from Bristol, was traveling south along a curve on Lime Kiln Road at an unreasonable speed for the dirt road conditions.

A tragic accident on Shelburne Road claims the life of a pedestrian. First responders rushed to the scene, providing immediate treatment to 59-year-old Chriss Zuckerman of Burlington, before transporting to UVM Medical Center. Watch the video for full details.

Three people from South Burlington, Vermont, are currently facing charges related to animal cruelty due to serious neglect. South Burlington Police Department responded to a tip about stray dogs in a parking lot located off Shelburne Road. Upon arrival, they found eight animals packed into an RV under distressing conditions.

HIGHGATE SPRINGS, Vt. (WCAX) - Federal authorities are providing more details about the wild apprehension last week of a man trying to smuggle more than 26 pounds of cocaine using a kayak on Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain starts to get quiet in September as boating season wanes and seasonal camps...

Police have cited a former student for allegedly displaying a BB gun during a football game Saturday afternoon at the Champlain Valley Union High School. Hinesburg Police Chief Anthony Cambridge said the 17-year-old male from Hinesburg was cited for possession of a dangerous weapon on school property and giving false information to police. Police released the juvenile to his family while the investigation continues, Cambridge said.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With her trial expected to start next week, The Addison County woman accused of killing her husband at a Hinesburg trailhead wants a new lawyer. Angela Auclair was arrested in 2019 following the shooting death of her husband, David Auclair. Her son, Kory Lee George, has said she pulled the trigger and is expected to testify against her.

ADDISON COUNTY — Vermont State Police handed out several driving under the influence (DUI) citations in the past week. But before that, they arrested a Bridport man and cited him for harming a housemate, and they allege that a New York man drove into a local restaurant. On Sept....

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around south burlington..

Discover why the Humane Society of Chittenden County is experiencing a surge in surrendered pets. Learn how the housing crisis is impacting pet ownership and why now might be the perfect time for you to consider adopting a furry friend.

Williston Police are asking for help from town residents and visitors of the South Ridge development for aid in solving a recent home burglary. Two men wearing gardening type bucket hats with masks over their faces were spotted leaving a home on Metcalf Drive between 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, town police said.

VERGENNES — Vergennes police on Sept. 19 cited a man with a Ferrisburgh address for domestic assault and two other charges stemming from a Sept. 18 incident at a Hillside Drive apartment that he was sharing with his mother. As well as domestic assault, city police allege Matthew Husk,...

JERICHO, Vt. — A Jericho man was uninjured after police said he accidentally flipped his car into a ditch on Wednesday morning. Vermont State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash off Old Pump Road and Vermont Route 15 in Jericho just before 11:30 a.m. and found a car overturned in a ditch.

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Michael Poulin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which shut down VT 15 east for more than two hours.

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — There's a new warning from police after a close call on Monday that endangered some school kids. Monday, on US 5 in Barnet, a silver KIA Sedan passed a stopped school bus that had its lights on, almost hitting the kids getting off. Police are...

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A woman hit by a car on Shelburne Road in South Burlington Monday night has died from her injuries. South Burlington Police say it happened at about 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of Fayette Drive near the McDonalds. They say a northbound driver hit the woman. She was rushed to the hospital where she later died.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington Police are investigating another incident of a child being approached by a suspicious driver on their way to school. It happened Wednesday morning. Burlington School District officials say a student reported that they were approached on a street near the Sustainability Academy by a man in a silver pickup and wearing a red baseball hat. The student said the man asked if they wanted a ride. The student said no, ran to school, and reported it to staff. The district says they are working with the police.

The Burlington, Vermont Police Commission met this week to hear the Police Chief’s monthly report and get an update on the department’s use of force. Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad updates the commission monthly on the department’s activities, which in September included a Law Enforcement Torch Run, patrolling the Pride March and several incidents. Murad also noted that the vehicle fleet is aging and not being replaced.

In the first half of this year, 115 state residents fatally overdosed, putting Vermont on track to set a record for the fourth year in a row. Read the story on VTDigger here: More Vermonters dying of opioid overdoses as drugs become more toxic.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new initiative aims to foster improved relations with the Burlington Police. Starting Wednesday, members of the Vermont Interfaith Alliance went door to door in the King Street section of Burlington asking residents to complete a survey about their relationship with the police. Vermont Interfaith Action...