Vermont Deputy Under Fire for Border Patrol Text | Montpelier News

A Vermont sheriff’s deputy is under fire after allegedly texting U.S. Border Patrol during a routine traffic stop — sparking a major policy violation probe. The deputy pulled over a farmworker for missing a front license plate, then reached out to federal agents for “backup,” despite state law strictly forbidding local police from assisting in immigration enforcement. Bodycam footage and records released by advocacy group Migrant Justice reveal the incident, which led to the driver’s arrest and separation from his family — a move the sheriff admits has serious consequences. The deputy has been temporarily reassigned as an internal review and state-level investigation unfold, while the sheriff, who previously settled a similar deportation case, remains silent until the probe concludes. 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/bbacf03fffb32f6a