Cam Smith
Multimedia Journalist
Born and raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Cam is a Multimedia Journalist for WCAX-TV. Prior to joining the team, Cam worked at WAGM in Presque Isle, ME as a reporter. He graduated from Springfield College in May of 2020 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Jury deliberations are underway in the case of a Rutland child care provider accused of giving a deadly dose of cold remedy to calm an infant in her care.
Along with searches on the ground, the Vermont State Police and other agencies are increasingly turning to technology in the sky to bring people to safety. One grateful Franklin County family witnessed this summer first-hand what the state’s drone team can do.
Dramatic surveillance video captures the moment a St. Albans convenience store clerk faced off with an armed robber Wednesday. Now, the clerk is speaking out about her unconventional response.
Black Friday shopping is underway at some stores in Vermont, as shoppers search for those holiday deals.
Hundreds of Addison County residents got their Thanksgiving fill on Thursday when the Eagles Club in Vergennes welcomed residents to eat in or take meals home.
It's considered the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, but experts say Black Friday might have a different look this year.
Many folks around the region will be enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday with friends and family. But between now and then, shoppers are hitting the grocery store for those last-minute items.
A judge in Newport Friday sentenced an Orleans man to serve 30 years to life for the 2018 murder of his wife.
Williston Police are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area off South Brownell Road Thursday.
An Orleans man who pleaded guilty to the 2018 murder of his wife was in a Newport courtroom Thursday for the first part of what is expected to be a two-day sentencing hearing.
The Vermont Criminal Justice Council could decide by next month on the possible decertification of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore.
It’s been more than two years since Ashley Goodrich disappeared from her Fair Haven home and authorities are still uncertain if the 35-year-old left on her own or was the victim of foul play.
Residents in parts of Orange County are scared after some say they have been followed and even run off the road by a suspicious car.
Citing a rise in crime, Rutland City officials are holding a public meeting Thursday night to address the issue. For some, the concerns about crime have prompted them to take matters into their own hands.
Three weeks after his wife was murdered on a Castleton bike bath, there are no answers for Ron Powers.
Burlington Police Chief John Murad will not face any sanctions related to a dust-up with a surgeon at the UVM Medical Center ER last year.
A Franklin County father pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday, a day after his two-year-old son accidentally overdosed on fentanyl.
Authorities are warning car owners to be vigilant after a string of car break-ins.
Students and staff at Champlain Elementary School in Burlington spent Thursday celebrating one of their own. Aziza Malik has taught fifth grade at the school for 14 years and will now be Vermont Teacher of the Year.
The Franklin County sheriff says a "police operation" in St. Albans on Wednesday was part of a dayslong investigation into stolen guns.
A week after the fatal shooting in broad daylight that claimed the life of a Castleton woman on a local trail, authorities say they are still searching for answers.
Officials at Vermont's largest hospital say they've made progress at better-protecting information since a ransomware attack. But experts say threats like this are becoming more commonplace.
Police on Wednesday released a sketch of a man who they say is a person of interest in the murder of a Castleton woman.
Vermont State Police say Honoree Fleming, 77 of Castleton was killed Thursday on the rail trail in Castleton. Police say they still have no idea who the killer is.
Vermont will get $3 million as part of a multi-state settlement with the computer software Blackbaud over a 2020 data privacy breach.
After no big winner on Monday, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night is now over $1.2 billion, and Vermonters we spoke with are hopeful their tickets will be the lucky ones.
Police are investigating a gunfire incident in downtown Burlington Friday afternoon.
Since 2018, Holly Jackson and her Cleveland-based organization, Walls of Love, have been giving out bags of essential items to those in need, and in Burlington Friday, they marked the one-millionth bag.
A Vermont prosecutor is blasting a no-jail sentence for a repeat drug offender. And as our Cam Smith explains, it's renewing the debate over the role of law enforcement in the war on drugs.
IT professionals and students at Champlain College gathered Friday to discuss best practices when it comes to cyber security.
According to court paperwork, Dennis stayed at the home off Route 14 where witnesses say he sold drugs.
The man who was kicked while in custody at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office took the stand on Thursday. It comes as Sheriff John Grismore asks the judge to drop the assault charge against him. Our Cam Smith reports.
Emergency crews tell us the five children were treated for minor injuries and transported as a precaution.
Residents of Isle La Motte raised their concerns Wednesday night with the two remaining members of the Select Board after a string of resignations from the town government.
Law enforcement in Franklin County is rolling out a new tool used to subdue suspects using less lethal force. Our Cam Smith learned firsthand what it's like.
The town of Pawlet is now asking for stricter orders directing law enforcement to arrest the owner of an unpermitted paramilitary training camp. Our Cam Smith has the latest.
It’s been more than three years since borrowers had to make payments on their federal student loans but in less than a month that will change by the end of September.
The search for a missing Vermont woman has now spanned four days and more than 2,000 acres, but so far, there's no sign of Judith Giglio. Our Cam Smith has the latest.
A Burlington armed robbery suspect who eluded authorities for over a week appeared in court Friday morning, a day after he was captured in Franklin County.
Vermont State Police say they have captured the suspect in a Burlington armed robbery who has eluded authorities for the past week.
A plea deal calls for a Vermont murder suspect to testify against his mother. Our Cam Smith has the details.
The Burlington robbery suspect who eluded police by car, bike, and boat this week is still on the run, and he's well-known to authorities.
Burlington Police are still searching for an armed robbery suspect who led officers on an unusual chase starting Wednesday morning.
Vermont corrections officials are weighing in after this week’s announcement that an inmate died of a drug overdose at the Northwest Correctional Facility in St. Albans last month.
Authorities Friday released body camera video of a 2017 pepper spray incident that led to a former St. Albans cop pleading guilty to assault charges earlier this month.
A Vermont man arrested in a high-speed chase says he's not guilty. Authorities say repeat offender cases like his are frustrating, and show why more must be done to protect the public.
A Richford man appeared in court Wednesday after police say they discovered a family member buried in the backyard of his home. Our Cam Smith reports.
Each year, 5,000 businesses are named to the Inc. magazine list recognizing the fastest-growing private businesses in the country. Our Cam Smith spoke with the owners of two Vermont businesses on this year's list.
Construction crews in Hardwick are restoring an old dairy barn into something officials say will drive economic growth in the Northeast Kingdom. Our Cam Smith reports.
Police say thieves targeted at least two Stowe stores in one night. The businesses are tallying up their losses, which they told our Cam Smith add up to thousands of dollars.
