🌱 Officer Settles Assault Case + Firearm Possession

Burlington VT

14 October, 2021

3:59 PM

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Morning, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with today's issue of the Burlington Daily. First, today's weather: A passing shower or two. High: 71 Low: 63. Here are the top stories in Burlington today: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Robert Renner, 49, of Burlington was charged today by criminal complaint with unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Renner is scheduled to appear on the charge before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle on Monday, October 18, 2021. (Department of Justice)A federal judge has approved a $45,000 settlement of a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died two days after being hit in the head by a Burlington police officer. The settlement of the lawsuit filed against the Burlington Police Department and the city by the estate of Douglas Kilburn was approved on Tuesday by U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss and made public Wednesday. The settlement document says about $25,400 of the $45,000 settlement will go to Kilburn's estate. (Local 22/44 News)On Thursday, Vermont officials report 151 COVID cases, 2 more deaths (Vermont Public Radio)Drag show planned for Burlington's homecoming halftime is in support of LGBTQ+ community (vtdigger.org) Burlington eyes potential new waste drop-off center in South End. (vtdigger.org) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 19) Add your event That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.