STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#: 26A1003042
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Trooper Brandon Degre
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: About 7 p.m. March 11, 2026
INCIDENT LOCATION: Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT
VIOLATION: Simple assault, disorderly conduct, grossly
negligent operation
ACCUSED: Connie Anania
AGE: 53
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Burlington, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The Vermont State Police has cited a woman on multiple
charges following an investigation related to her conduct, including driving a
car, on Dorset Street in South Burlington during a law-enforcement operation and
subsequent protest March 11, 2026.
Connie Anania, 53, of South Burlington is due to appear at 8:30
a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court
in Burlington to answer charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct, and
grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
VSP’s investigation determined that Anania drove on a closed
section of Dorset Street that was occupied by numerous members of the public
and law enforcement at about 7 p.m. March 11, at one point steering toward
police and protesters in the median and placing state troopers in fear of being
struck by the car.
Subsequent investigation identified the driver as Anania,
who was cited on Thursday, May 28. Investigators also determined Anania was
among demonstrators who impeded a law enforcement vehicle from attempting to
leave the area of the protest.
No additional details are available at this time. The affidavit
of probable cause will be filed with the court and becomes public following her
arraignment.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 8:30 a.m. July 9, 2026
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in
Burlington
LODGED: no
BAIL: n/a
MUG SHOT: no
*Please note: court
date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call
the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
