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Daniel Banyai, the owner of a controversial military-style training facility in West Pawlet, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer. Banyai will likely remain in prison unless he posts bail and complies with a previous environmental court order.

The owner of a controversial military-style training facility was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after a physical struggle with a constable.

Law enforcement officials are now offering $40,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of Brianna Maitland, who disappeared 20 years ago in Montgomery.

Town officials and residents strongly opposed the proposed facility, and the project was caught in a lengthy legal battle. DCF Commissioner Chris Winters said that the department is pursuing other options for where to build a secure facility to house justice-involved youth.

Supporters say the bill tackles an important issue for people who are concerned about crime in Vermont. Others say it would result in more people becoming incarcerated in the state.

Cirell Brown, 23, pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder on Wednesday in Orleans County criminal court. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeffery Nichols died from a fentanyl overdose shortly after being booked at the state prison in St. Albans. Six months after his death, his parents are demanding that the state release more information about the incident.

Robert Brown, who’d been held at the state prison in St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday at the University of Vermont Medical Center. State police said Brown was brought to the hospital last week after experiencing health issues.

The top prosecutor in Addison County is back at work after taking three weeks of medical leaving following her arraignment on a drunk driving charge.

The team will review critical incidents, like prison deaths and escape attempts. DOC says it will increase transparency with the public