Burlington man accused of repeated sexual abuse of minors over several years
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David McCoy, 41, of Burlington, was arraigned on April 17, 2025, in Chittenden County Superior Court on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was released on conditions of release, including a prohibition against contact with females under the age of 18.
The case was initially referred to the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations on January 2, 2025, by the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF). According to investigators, McCoy is accused of sexually abusing a juvenile victim over a prolonged period of time. During the investigation, a second victim was identified, an adult who was a juvenile at the time the alleged crimes were committed.
Detective Joanna Morse of CUSI, along with a DCF Family Services Worker, led the investigation, which revealed probable cause that McCoy engaged in repeated sexual acts with multiple young victims over several years. McCoy previously lived in Winooski.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Middlebury man charged with luring a child and promoting sexual recordings
Daniel Cioffredi, 39, of Middlebury, has been charged with multiple offenses involving a 15-year-old girl following an investigation by the Vermont State Police, Department of Homeland Security, and the DCF.
Between September 2024 and March 2025, Cioffredi allegedly lured the minor, promoted a recording of sexual conduct, shared indecent material with her, and gave cannabis to someone under the age of 21.
On April 21, 2025, Cioffredi was taken into custody without incident and processed at the New Haven Barracks. At the request of the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, he was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.
Beagle reported stolen from home in Orange
A 34-year-old Orange resident, Charles Sawyer, reported his dog missing from his home on East Orange Road on April 20, 2025.
The dog, a Beagle wearing an orange and silver reflective collar, was last seen on the afternoon of April 19 and was discovered missing the following morning. Vermont State Police believe the animal may have been taken and are investigating the case as a potential petit larceny.
Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact Trooper Chayan Flores at the Berlin Barracks by calling 802-229-9191 or submitting an anonymous tip at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.