According to police reports, a law enforcement operation in South Burlington led to the reopening of Dorset Street on the evening of March 11, 2026. The incident began around 7:40 a.m. when federal authorities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), attempted to take a man into custody. The individual fled in a vehicle, collided with multiple cars, and ultimately sought refuge in a building at 337 Dorset Street.
As the situation unfolded, a crowd gathered to protest the ICE activity, prompting South Burlington police to request assistance from the Vermont State Police for public safety. Police say that state and local officers are not involved in federal immigration enforcement and had not been informed of the federal operation in advance.
In the afternoon, federal authorities notified the police that they had secured a federal criminal arrest warrant and intended to enter the property to apprehend the subject. Police coordinated with federal agents to facilitate their entry through the protestors.
During the operation, multiple arrests were made when protesters attempted to obstruct law enforcement’s departure. No individuals arrested by state or local police remain in custody. Further details regarding the arrests will be released as information becomes available.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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