Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:45 A.M. ET. 5 Minute Video Watch Time, By Haylee Ficuciello: Englebrook Independent News,
BURLINGTON, VT.- This morning, we’re highlighting several significant federal crime cases out of the District of Vermont, underscoring the reach and consequences of serious offenses. Among them were a federal prison sentence handed down in a deadly drug-related shooting, a Social Security fraud case involving the theft of federal benefits, and a so-called “grandparent scam” that targeted vulnerable victims through deception and financial exploitation. Together, these cases reflect ongoing federal efforts to hold offenders accountable and protect public safety across Vermont and beyond.
