Ronald Roy, 71, of Errol, New Hampshire, is the sixth incarcerated person who has died in the state’s prison system this year.
State police probe death of incarcerated person at Springfield prison
Author: Alan J. Keays
Alan J. Keays is the former longtime news editor of the Rutland Herald. He reports on criminal justice issues for VTDigger.
Man arrested in Vermont in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Brian Preller, who is not from Vermont, was arrested in Hardwick in relation to his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He appeared later in the day in federal court in Rutland where was released on conditions, including that he not possess any firearms.
Ex-Rutland child care provider charged 3 years ago in infant’s death to stand trial in September
Stacey Vaillancourt pleaded not guilty in March 2019 to charges of manslaughter and child cruelty in the death of 6-month-old Harper Rose Briar. Jury selection in the case is set for next month, with a trial to follow.
Brattleboro man claims he killed an attacker in self-defense; police probing origin of gun
Nicholas Baker, 34, is facing charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. He has not been charged with killing the man he claims attacked him Friday night.
Judge orders former Montpelier man held pending trial in Whitey Bulger slaying
Sean McKinnon made an initial appearance Monday in federal court in Florida, where he was arrested last week on a charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the notorious crime boss’s death.
New possible bidder may delay hearing on sale of Jay Peak resort
Michael Goldberg, the court-appointed receiver overseeing the Northeast Kingdom ski resort, did not disclose the identity of the new bidder, though one Jay Peak official noted a “pretty sharp increase” in interest since news of an initial $58 million bid was reported earlier this month.
Former Montpelier man among 3 people charged in prison slaying of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Sean McKinnon, 36, was arrested Thursday in Florida. He had been released several months ago from the federal prison in West Virginia where Bulger was beaten to death in 2018.
Bystander injured in Burlington police shooting tweets, ‘I’m very lucky to be alive’
A Twitter thread posted Thursday afternoon shows what the bystander described as a bullethole in a car windshield and the path of a bullet fired by a Burlington police officer.
Officer who shot and wounded Cavendish man in Ludlow was still in training
Zachary Paul, 21, joined the Ludlow Police Department in July after graduating from the Vermont Police Academy. On Monday night he was taking part in field training when he shot 35-year-old Michael Mills following a police chase, according to Vermont State Police.
Cavendish man in critical condition after he’s shot by police in Ludlow
A member of the Ludlow Police Department shot the 35-year-old man around 9:30 p.m. Monday on South Hill Road in Ludlow, according to Vermont State Police.
Ex-Vermont National Guard member gets probationary sentence in sexual assault case
Vermont Superior Court Judge Martin Maley said in court Thursday he would accept the plea deal for Daniel Blodgett, despite hearing from victims who told him they believed Blodgett would reoffend in the future.
Charity Clark clinches Democratic nomination for Vermont attorney general
She defeated Washington County State’s Attorney Rory Thibault. Former Attorney General TJ Donovan, a Democrat, opted not to seek a fourth two-year term and stepped down as the state’s top prosecutor in June.
Ezra Miller, ‘The Flash’ actor, faces burglary charge in Vermont
Vermont State Police reported Monday afternoon that authorities located Miller late Sunday night and issued them a citation on the felony charge stemming from a reported burglary that took place in May in Stamford.
Democratic candidates for attorney general make final appeal for votes
Charity Clark, who served as chief of staff to former Attorney General TJ Donovan, and Rory Thibault, Washington County’s state’s attorney, are squaring off for the Democratic nomination to become Vermont’s next top prosecutor.
