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A 24-year-old Winooski man, Hassan Haji, surrendered to police and faces a second-degree murder charge in the downtown Burlington stabbing that killed 24-year-old Deng Dau. Investigators tied Haji to the scene using surveillance video and blood evidence; he pled not guilty and is held without bail ahead of a weight-of-evidence hearing set for Aug. 27.
Police say 24-year-old Hassan Haji surrendered to police and faces a second-degree murder charge after a deadly downtown Burlington stabbing that killed Deng Dau, 24. Investigators say the trio—Haji, Dau, and Shuaib Mohamud, 22—were involved in a fight behind Courthouse Plaza on Main Street; Haji stabbed Dau once in the groin, and Dau died at the hospital. Haji is held without bail awaiting a weight-of-evidence hearing on Aug. 27.
Burlington business owners publish an open letter urging officials to pair compassion with accountability—calling for housing, treatment, and enforcement as the city debates a public-safety resolution and Gov. Scott deploys state police downtown, reflecting ongoing struggles with homelessness and addiction.
Explosive devices found at a Burlington apartment led to evacuations and a road closure; the devices were linked to Justin Perkins, who was previously arrested for bringing a pipe bomb to a jobsite. The explosives were safely removed, and residents returned home, with no charges announced yet against Perkins.
Nectar's, a historic Burlington nightclub known for its live music and association with bands like Phish, has closed permanently after nearly 50 years due to unsuccessful attempts to find a new location and challenges from downtown Burlington's construction and changing music scene.
Burlington and other northern Vermont towns experienced darkness as the total solar eclipse passed over the region, with a video capturing the changing light over the city, Lake Champlain, Mount Mansfield, and Camel’s Hump during the event.
Thousands of eclipse visitors in Vermont caused temporary traffic jams on roads, particularly on Interstate 89 near Burlington, as they headed home after the celestial event. While roads were empty during totality, traffic quickly built up afterward, with delays reported south of Burlington. Travelers were advised to use traffic apps and resources for updates, and many prepared for the journey with extra supplies and fuel.
A 35-year-old man, Shant Soghomonian, has been arrested and federally charged for arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office after security video recordings showed him igniting a fire near the office's outer door. Several staff members were inside at the time, and although no one was injured, their lives were endangered. Soghomonian faces a maximum penalty of five to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
A fire suspected to be arson erupted outside Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington, Vt., office, with police believing a male suspect doused the door with an accelerant before setting it ablaze and fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained significant water damage from the sprinkler system. The suspect remains at large, and police are unsure of his motive. Sanders was not in the office at the time of the fire, and his office has not yet commented on the incident.
Police in Burlington are searching for a man who set fire to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' office at the Church Street Marketplace. The suspect sprayed an accelerant on the office door, lit a fire, and fled, causing significant damage to the building. No one was injured, and Sanders was not present at the time. Surveillance images of the suspect have been released, and both Burlington police and Vermont State Police are investigating the incident.
Thieves in Montreal are using Apple's AirTags to track and steal vehicles, prompting warnings from police in Burlington, Vermont. Travelers returning from Canada have found AirTags in their vehicles, and there's concern that the devices are being used for criminal activities such as car theft and drug trafficking. However, there are safety features in place to alert owners if an AirTag is not within proximity, and both iPhone and Android users can detect unknown Bluetooth trackers, including AirTags.
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive, has been elected as the first female mayor of Burlington, defeating the Democratic candidate and shifting control of the office after 12 years. She emphasized "community safety" over traditional policing in her campaign, and her victory marks a significant change in leadership for the city.
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive state representative, has won the Burlington mayoral race with 51.2 percent of the vote, making her the city's first woman mayor and the first openly gay person to hold the seat. Her victory marks the first for the Progressives since 2009, and she campaigned on addressing public safety issues, promising to hire more police officers. Mulvaney-Stanak's win comes after a race focused on public safety, where she overcame her Democratic rival Joan Shannon, who emphasized her support for the police.
Progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanak becomes the first woman elected as mayor of Burlington, Vermont, after winning the race with 51.4% of the vote. With a background in community and labor organizing, she aims to bring impacted individuals to the table. Mulvaney-Stanak's victory marks the return of Progressives to power in the city after over a decade, defeating Democrat Joan Shannon and independent candidates.
A woman with a learner's permit accidentally drove her vehicle through an eye care office and crashed into a store in Burlington, causing both businesses to close temporarily. No injuries were reported, and investigators determined it was an accident, so no charges were filed.