Vermont Sheriff’s Border Stop Sparks Probe | Montpelier News

A Vermont sheriff’s sergeant pulled over a car near the Canadian border for expired registration—then called in Border Patrol, leading to the deportation of a 22-year-old farmworker. The incident has sparked an investigation into whether the officer violated state policy prohibiting local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities. This case underscores Operation Stonegarden, a federal program paying local cops to assist with border security—including drug and human smuggling—despite Vermont’s strict limits on immigration enforcement. Critics argue the program blurs critical legal lines, especially as it funds overtime and equipment for small departments. The sergeant is now sidelined while officials debate whether state policy needs revising to prevent future conflicts between border security and civil rights. 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/fc555e7bb142bd3c