St Albans
Coverage of St Albans in the Nexus archive.
- Brooklyn man pleads guilty to armed robbery of Brinks armored truck at St. Albans bank, making off with more than half-million in cash: Feds
David Ortiz, a Brooklyn man, pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob a Brinks armored truck outside a Bank of America branch in St. Albans on June 2, 2025, stealing over $500,000. Ortiz and an unnamed accomplice brandished firearms during the heist, stole a guard's service weapon, and fled in a license-plate-free Chevrolet SUV; the stolen cash remains unrecovered.
- Queens family believed funeral home cremated their loved one by mistake
A Queens family claims a funeral home in St. Albans mistakenly cremated their 93-year-old mother, Euvy Rodney, despite her documented wish to be buried. The family arranged for her burial but received ashes instead.
- Grand Isle prosecutor’s DUI case heading to court diversion, court records state
The drunken driving case against Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Douglas DiSabito is being referred to a court diversion program after a breath test showed an alcohol concentration above Vermont’s legal limit. DiSabito admitted to civil suspension related to the arrest and stated he will not challenge it, while acknowledging personal struggles that led to self-medicating with alcohol.
- Dairy Farmers of America to ‘idle’ its St. Albans plant, affecting 80 employees
Dairy Farmers of America will idle its St. Albans milk processing plant and close the adjoining St. Albans Creamery & Supply, affecting 80 employees. The closure, part of broader operational changes, impacts Franklin County’s dairy economy and follows a recent union contract agreement over work conditions.
- Three Peregrine falcon chicks have hatched atop St Albans Cathedral - one year after clutch eggs were trampled on by sick thug
Three Peregrine falcon chicks have hatched atop St Albans Cathedral, a year after their clutch eggs were trampled on by a sick thug. The incident occurred at the cathedral, which is a significant location for the falcons. This event marks a positive development for the falcon population.