The number of apprehensions in March 2024 is the highest in the sector’s nearly 100-year history, chief says
A U.S. border patrol sector in Vermont has apprehended a record number of attempted illegal crossings from Canada in a single month.
Officials in the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Swanton Sector in Vermont saw 1,109 apprehensions in March 2024, the highest recorded by the sector in a single month.
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“The top three nationalities apprehended were 408 Indian, 323 Bangladeshi, and 170 Mexican nationals,” according to the Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia. People from 40 different countries were apprehended in total, he added. National Post has reached out to Swanton Sector’s headquarters for comment.
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The Swanton unit is in charge of a 475-kilometre border shared by the U.S. and Canada, starting immediately east of the Great Lakes. The border is shared with Quebec and Ontario, with about 327 km linked by land and close to 150 km consisting of a water boundary, primarily the St. Lawrence River.
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The sector includes close to 62,160 km of territory across the entirety of Vermont, three counties in New Hampshire and four in upstate New York.
According to Gracia, the number of apprehensions made in the Swanton Sector have increased dramatically this year and last.
The number of apprehensions in fiscal year 2023 were higher than the previous 11 years combined, he wrote on X. Since the start of the 2024 fiscal year (Oct. 2023), he added, the number of apprehensions has “doubled” compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
USBP defines apprehensions as the “physical control or temporary detainment of a person who is not lawfully in the U.S. which may or may not result in an arrest.” This can include multiple apprehensions of the same person.
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Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman representing New York, put the higher figures in surprising context.
“We’ve seen an 800 per cent increase in the Swanton sector, which is the part of the northern border that I represent, in illegal crossings,” she told Fox News earlier this year.
The crossing in Swanton is especially “perilous” around this time of year due to extended winters, freezing bodies of water and the difficult terrain, which includes lowland swamps, mountain ranges and rural and remote areas.
“Unpredictable storm fronts bring ice and significant snow accumulation throughout the extended winter season,” USBP says on its website. “Swanton Sector Border Patrol continues to encounter family groups with children (aged as young as a few months old) crossing uncertain terrain in single-digit (Fahrenheit) temperatures,” the release adds.
In the 2023 fiscal year, 30,010 Indian nationals were apprehended trying to enter the U.S. from Canada, including at airports, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection figures cited in the Daily Mail. That is a sharp increase from 17,331 recorded in 2022 the outlet reported.
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This includes 1,630 Indian nationals in the 2023 fiscal year who were apprehended between ports of entry, meaning they were trying to cross without being detected, the Daily Mail reported. In 2023-2024, the total is 2,454, with six months still left in the fiscal year.
Chirag Patel, a Maryland-based immigration lawyer, told Voice of America an increase in illegal crossings might be attributed to the upcoming U.S. election, with people trying to cross ahead of possibly stricter border policies under a potential Donald Trump presidency.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at June 25, 2026, results for each game:
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Evening: 0-7-1
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Evening: 5-5-1-1
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Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.
All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.
Vermont Lottery Headquarters
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Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Champlain Valley senior Zoey McNabb has been named the Vermont high school girls track and field athlete for the 2026 season, Gatorade announced Thursday, June 25.
The Gatorade award recognizes athletes for their on-field success, high academic achievement and exemplary character.
In her first year as a competitive runner, the 5-foot-7 McNabb broke long-held state records in the 1500- and 3000-meter races this past spring with times of 4 minutes, 28.59 seconds and 9:24.58, respectively. At the Division I state meet, she swept both events to help the Redhawks claim a team championship three-peat.
Her 3,000 time ranked fourth nationally; her 1,500 performance was good for 12th. At the New England championship meet, McNabb took second in the 3,200 and third in the 1,600. She also ran in five events at New Balance Nationals, where she set the state record in the two mile.
An all-state basketball player for CVU, she has volunteered locally at the Green Mountain Montessori School in Essex in addition to donating her time as a youth basketball coach, according to the news release.
“Zoey was fearless this spring, attacking decades-old records and destroying them,” BFA-St. Albans coach Mike Mashtare said in a statement. “What made her special was how effortless she made it look with her smooth stride and relaxed running style.”
McNabb has maintained an unweighted 4.27 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to compete on scholarship at the University of Vermont this fall.
As part of Gatorade’s commitment to breaking down barriers in sport, every player of the year also receives a grant to donate to a social impact partner.
To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com.
Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.
Vermont Green men’s team Chris Taylor praises team after home opener
Vermont Green men’s team head coach Chris Taylor talks with the media following the Green’s home opener victory
The Vermont Green women’s team is predominantly a home for college players to play in a professional atmosphere during the summer. Yet there are a trio of seasoned overseas professional soccer players who are playing for the Green this summer to help them find their next stop.
Two members of that trio, defender Chloe Gorman and midfielder Brenna Connell, are both over the age of 30, playing with teammates nearly a decade younger while defender Hannah Kroupa graduated college in 2023. Yet, rather than taking time away from the pitch, they are spending the summer in Vermont.
Here’s why these professional soccer players opted to play for the Green, a short two-month season where the players don’t get paid.
All three players learned about the team the same way — the Player’s Network, which is a group to share opportunities and resources among female soccer players around the world. Head coach Abby Carchio sent out a message in the group publicizing the Green. The trio all jumped on the opportunity.
Both Connell and Gorman have spent the last few months training and thought the Green was a great opportunity to get some minutes and film to help them sign with a new team later this summer.
“The desire of the club to truly provide a professional-level atmosphere and resources and the community is so behind the club, it seemed like a super unique opportunity,” Connell said.
Connell, Gorman and Kroupa are helping the Green make history in their debut season. The Green are currently one of eight undefeated teams still standing in the USLW with a 5-0-4 record.
Gorman has had a crucial role, playing every minute in the Green’s 10 games (which includes the Maple Cup) with she and Kroupa anchoring the back line. That defense has only conceded six goals entering Vermont’s final regular season game against New England Mutiny on Saturday, June 27.
Kroupa and Connell have appeared in a handful of games as well. The duo teamed up on a goal in Vermont’s 2-0 Maple Cup victory, with Kroupa earning the goal in her club debut. Both players have also contributed an assist in an official USLW match.
“I’m really thankful I have gotten a lot of minutes here especially after not being with a club for a year,” Connell said. “It felt good to prove to myself that I can still do this and contribute a lot.”
The Green can capture the Northeast Division title and earn a spot in the USLW playoffs with a win against Mutiny on Saturday, June 27.
Gorman, Connell and Kroupa have played all over the world, including stops in Greece, Hungary, Israel, Portugal and Germany among other countries. The aspect that stands out to them is how ingrained Vermont Green is to the broader community.
“It means a bit more here,” Gorman said. “It’s different to finish a game and have a 100 girls and parents come up to you and thank you, acknowledge that this is a big step in women’s sports.”
The organization takes great care of the players doing more than professional teams do. The team has found housing for everyone with Kroupa, Connell and Gorman living together in college-style housing.
“Playing abroad, it’s really hit or miss with what a club can provide for you,” Kroupa said. “Even having someone do the laundry of training gear that you wouldn’t think about in college … simple stuff like that is such a big difference.”
The older players are also surrounded by some of the country’s top college players such as Caitlin Mara, Brooke Birtwistle, Georgina Clarke and Olivia Grenda.
The main difference between college soccer and a professional team has been honing in on the details and adding extra care to each decision.
“Just being conscious of your play and decision making of the reasoning behind something and the cleanliness of the play,” Gorman said.
Besides serving as role models, the trio are helping Vermont Green remain feeling professional which is leading to results on the field of a winning club in Year 1.
Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.
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