Man Charged After Protest Clash | Burlington News

A 24-year-old man has been identified and cited for allegedly smashing a police van window and injuring a trooper during a protest following an immigration raid on March 11, facing misdemeanor charges of aggravated disorderly conduct and simple assault. The damage totaled $500, and body camera footage appears to show the moment the window shattered as a person approached. The trooper suffered an eye injury from flying glass, while the suspect’s attorney argues the charges are excessive and claims his client was pepper-sprayed while hands were raised, violating use-of-force policies. The Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s office previously declined to prosecute six others from the same event, raising concerns that such leniency may encourage future unrest. The investigation remains open, and the suspect is scheduled for arraignment on July 28. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1288aecdbbeee1ef