Local Motion to Hold Memorial for Road Deaths
A November 13 event at 645 Pine St. in Burlington will honor seven people killed in Vermont road crashes since November 1, 2025.
Burlington Crime News
For readers in Burlington, this page covers public safety, law enforcement activity, judicial proceedings and investigations. Reporting follows the daily work of justice agencies and the cases that reach the court system.
Violence
Defense Attorneys Request Release for Hassan Haji
The 24-year-old defendant faces charges in the stabbing death of 23-year-old Deng Dau.
Law Enforcement
Burlington Woman Arrested Following City Hall Park Fight
A 34-year-old woman faces assault charges after allegedly brandishing a knife and biting a responding officer.
Accidents
Fire Displaces Three Residents in Burlington
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in the attic of a building on South Winooski Avenue.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Should federal courts increase sentencing for those convicted of running grandparent scams?
Fraudster Sentenced for Elder Scam in Burlington
A Canadian man received 33 months in prison for his role in a grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims.
Crime — General
Live Poll
Should law enforcement prioritize arresting individuals for cold-case warrants from over a decade ago?
Deputies Arrest Fugitive at Burlington Hotel
The Chittenden County Sheriff's Office apprehended a 55-year-old man on a 2016 bank robbery warrant.
More in Crime
This section follows local incidents, police operations, court proceedings and public safety trends. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. The nature of Burlington crime news depends on incident reports filed by agencies and the outcome of high-profile cases at the courthouse. Shifts in policy and changes in the resources available to agencies determine how justice is administered and reported.