Burlington police report string of violent crimes involving large groups

“These crimes have been associated with large groups of suspects and perpetrators, some of whom have been identified as juveniles,” police said in a press release.

September 4, 2024, 5:46 pm

Burlington police are calling attention to a rash of reported violent crimes in recent weeks involving large groups of people, including some juveniles.

Police initially put out a press release late on the afternoon of Aug. 23 reporting multiple crimes, beginning the document by stating, “Public Safety is a shared responsibility.” The department then asked for the public’s assistance in providing information about “several violent crimes that have taken place” in recent weeks.

“These crimes have been associated with large groups of suspects and perpetrators, some of whom have been identified as juveniles,” the release stated.

Since the issuing of that release Burlington police have reported additional violent crimes involving large groups.

In the latest incident, at around 4:15 a.m. Monday, the department received a report of an assault that took place on College Street about a half hour earlier, police reported in another release.

An investigation, the release stated, revealed the victim was downtown when he was approached by a group of about a dozen people, “some are possibly juveniles,” and a verbal argument took place.

“The group began to walk towards the victim and struck the victim multiple times,” the release stated.

“At one point during the assault, five individuals pushed the victim to the ground and repeatedly kicked the victim while he was defenseless,” according to the release. “The victim was able to run and get away.”

Later, according to the release, the injured person was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center emergency department for treatment.

Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad did not return messages Wednesday seeking comment.

Many of the people involved in the roughly half a dozen incidents reported by police in recent weeks have been seen in videos carrying firearms, police said. In one instance, a juvenile from New York was shot in the torso on Aug. 11 at the Andy A_Dog Skatepark on the Burlington waterfront.

The recent spate of violent crimes involving large groups in Burlington adds to the public safety concerns in the city following an unrelated fatal shooting outside a bar on Church Street on Aug. 24.

Burlington Police have released “select video footage” of the people they are seeking help in identifying in connection with the reported assaults. The video clip runs more than four minutes and captures graphic scenes of people being kicked and punched, with most of the activity in close proximity to City Hall.

In one of the incidents, which took place around 3:40 a.m. Aug. 18, five people assaulted another person, the release stated.

“A bystander intervened and the suspects then attacked the bystander,” the release stated. “The suspects chased the bystander out of City Hall Park to Church Street and Main Street and knocked the bystander to the ground, assaulted the bystander, and stole the bystander’s shoes.”

According to the release, the police later located three juveniles, ages 13, 14, and 15 years old. The 13-year-old and 14-year-old were arrested and charged with assault and robbery and false reports to law enforcement authorities, the release stated, while the 15-year-old was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

All three juveniles from that case were later released to their guardians with juvenile citations, according to police.

https://vtdigger.org/2024/09/04/burlington-police-report-string-of-violent-crimes-involving-large-groups/

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The post from the AutoAdmit user ".,.,..,.,..,.,.,.,..,.,.,,..,..,.,,..,.,,." discussing the recent rise in violent crimes in Burlington, Vermont, appears to be a critique of what the poster perceives as the consequences of liberal policies and diversity. This post is indicative of a broader debate about the impact of political and social policies on public safety and community well-being.

Breakdown of the Post

Subject Line: "Libs managed to turn Burlington, Vermont into a shithole:"

Critique of Liberal Policies: The use of "Libs" and the phrase "turned... into a shithole" suggests a critical view of liberal or progressive policies, which the poster attributes to worsening conditions in Burlington.

Body of the Post:

Cited Police Reports: The post cites a police report detailing recent violent crimes involving large groups, including juveniles. This serves as evidence for the poster's argument that current policies or societal changes have led to an increase in crime.

Implied Connection to Diversity: The mention of "the famous 'strength' which supposedly inheres in diversity" suggests a critique of the concept that diversity inherently improves communities. The poster implies that increasing diversity has led to a deterioration in public safety.

Discussion Follow-up

In the discussion thread following the post:

Responses:

To be fair (Semi-Retarded): A response that seems to sarcastically acknowledge the involvement of teenagers ("Grrrr... TEEEEEEENS!!!!"), which aligns with the idea that youthful offenders are involved in the crimes.

libclubber: The subsequent responses involve a series of cryptic or sarcastic comments, such as guessing the race of individuals involved and referring to them as "youths" or "good kids," potentially mocking the idea that their behavior can be mitigated by simply labeling them differently.

Additional Comments:

. .. , ... , . ,... , . : A comment questioning the role of cold weather in maintaining public order, hinting at skepticism about the effectiveness of environmental factors in preventing crime.

Ass Sunstein: The mention of a "coat factory" might be a sarcastic remark about how changes in the local economy or infrastructure are being attributed to the city's problems.

Final Comment: A simple "lol" indicating amusement or dismissal of the discussion.

Context and Implications

Critique of Liberal Policies: The post and its responses reflect a broader debate about the efficacy of liberal policies in managing urban crime and the impact of diversity on community dynamics. This is a recurring theme in discussions where political and social ideologies are at play.

Community Reactions: The sarcastic and dismissive nature of the responses underscores a tendency to engage in mockery or trivialization of serious issues, which can be common in online forums where controversial topics are discussed.

Overall, the post and discussion illustrate a contentious dialogue about public safety, policy, and the influence of diversity on societal problems. The community’s responses highlight a range of attitudes, from serious critique to irreverent banter.

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