CRIME & SAFETY
Burlington Police report: Officers addressing more incidents with fewer officers
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department shared new data that shows they're addressing more incidents than normal with fewer patrol officers. At Tuesday's Burlington Police Commission meeting, Chief Jon Murad went through his April Chief's Report. He reflected on key data points from last year that tie into...
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...
Milton Police Log: April 12-18
Officer Bosworth responded to the area of Middle Road where it was reported that a dog was running loose down the street. On scene, Officer Bosworth spoke with the caller who confirmed the dog was back with the owner. Merrill Lane-1:25 p.m. Cpl. Coulombe and Sgt. Philbrook was dispatched to...
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. ...
Suspect pleads not guilty to setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office
Shant Michael Soghomonian appeared briefly Tuesday afternoon in U.S. District Court for an arraignment on a federal charge. Read the story on VTDigger here: Suspect pleads not guilty to setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office .
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...
Two injured following crash in Monkton, Vermont
MONKTON, Vt. — Two teenagers were injured following a crash in Monkton on Friday. Vermont State Police said the driver and their passenger, both 16, were driving south on Boro Hill Road just after 2 a.m. when they lost control of their Subaru on a gravel shoulder after rounding a corner.
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