Cam Smith
Multimedia Journalist
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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.
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As police in Vermont continue to investigate school threats in Montpelier and Hinesburg, students at some schools are walking out of classes to demand changes following Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas.
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Police are investigating a possible shootout in Burlington's City Hall Park. It happened in City Hall Park early Monday morning. Our Cam Smith has an update.
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A man accused of killing his daughter has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.
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Justice reform advocates are rankled by Governor Phil Scott’s veto Thursday of a bill that aimed to expand the eligibility for the expungement of criminal records for non-violent crimes.
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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and city officials Thursday presented a plan that calls for allocating more police downtown, where officials say more than 50% of calls happen.
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South Burlington Police say they're seeing an uptick in stolen cars. Now, they've arrested an individual they say is responsible for some of those thefts. Our Cam Smith reports.
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Local meetings and events to keep on your radar for the week of May 15.
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Montpelier Police officers will soon be assisted with some new high-tech tools.
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Multiple police agencies executed search warrants during drug raids in Orange County early Friday.
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Police say a drunken accident escalated to attempted murder when a Vermont man left his injured friend to die, but the scheme unraveled when the driver's truck got stuck. Our Cam Smith reports.
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Authorities say a murder in Highgate started with a wild car chase through Franklin County with shots fired along the way, killing a passenger in one vehicle. Our Cam Smith has new details.
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A 17-year-old is being charged as an adult after Burlington Police say he chased an adult, swinging and stabbing with a knife.
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Finding reliable and sustainable child care has been a struggle for many parents throughout the pandemic, now there’s a new facility in Burlington’s Old North End helping to provide that care.
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With Mother's Day just around the corner, florists and wholesalers are gearing up for the holiday.
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Helping Afghan refugees acclimate to life in Vermont, that's the goal of a newly formed nonprofit in Burlington. Our Cam Smith spoke with refugees about what the transition has been like.
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Alexina Federhen and Abagail Hunter crowned at this year's Miss Vermont competition. Will represent Vermont on the national stage in the coming months.
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A Middlebury College student who claimed he was assaulted by a group of Black males on campus now faces charges that he started the fight.
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More than 100 Champlain College students walked out of class Thursday to protest the school’s handling of sexual assault cases.
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Two women in Washington County are charged with selling or distributing a regulated drug with death resulting, a felony in Vermont. Our Cam Smith spoke with prosecutors about the case.
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Shots fired and stolen cars led to a busy weekend for the Burlington Police, who are now investigating two incidents of gunfire on Sunday. Our Cam Smith reports.
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A man accused of pointing a gun at people outside a Burlington bar over the weekend pleaded not guilty in court on Monday.
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The third annual Sci-fi and Fantasy Expo returned to the Champlain Valley Expo. Whether it’s Star Wars, Star Trek, Ghostbusters or gaming-- you name it, it’s welcome.
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Rutland area residents are being invited to weigh in on a downtown revitalization project.
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With the Russian invasion of Ukraine in its 58th day, the need for humanitarian aid continues to grow, and two Vermont men have made it their mission to answer the call for help.
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Saturday marks the start of youth and novice turkey weekend in Vermont.
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Brattleboro is getting a new ambulance service after a contract dispute with its longtime provider.
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Federal funding is on the way to revitalize a staple in downtown Rutland. Our Cam Smith has details on a major makeover for the Paramount Theatre and what it will mean for the community.
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You may start to notice some changes to public transportation in Rutland County-- the Marble Valley Regional Transit District has added two electric buses to its fleet.
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For many, this Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship in the Green Mountain State.
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The Burlington Police are working to revamp the way officers respond to mental health calls. Our Cam Smith learned more about the training officers get and new data on the use of force when it comes to mental health calls.
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More than 43 million student loan borrowers will get more time before they have to start repaying their federal student loans.
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A heartbroken family is seeking justice in the death of their adopted daughter. What they told our Cam Smith about the murder charge filed against her biological father.
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South Burlington police say they are working with witnesses and reviewing surveillance video to identify the suspect in a brazen kidnapping attempt in broad daylight.
Nearly six years after her death, the father of Destiny Roberts has been charged with second-degree murder. Now, we're learning more about what took so long.
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More than $300,000 in federal funding is on its way to Brownington.
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Nearly two years after the Burlington City Council required the police department cut its force by 30%, the department is still struggling to bring new officers in.
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Rankings by USA Today, list Church Street among the top ten “Best Public Squares” in the country.
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Many Vermonters are breaking out the golf clubs as warmer weather arrives this weekend.
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A Vermont man convicted of gruesome sex crimes and accused of a murder-for-hire plot to kidnap and torture a victim overseas has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison. Our Cam Smith reports.
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Whether it's getting work done on your car or finishing a home improvement project, supply chain problems and inflation continue to ripple across our economy. As our Cam Smith reports, many businesses are left to wonder when things will change.
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Winooski Police are investigating after a woman says someone beat her chicken with a stick.
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Police are investigating after reports of numerous gunshots inside the parking garage on South Winooski Ave.
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Sentencing for a Burlington man accused of gruesome sex crimes and plotting a murder began Friday in Federal court in Burlington.
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More travelers are taking to the skies, but when it comes to security screenings, some are experiencing delays. Our Cam Smith explains what that means for travelers leaving from Burlington.
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A man wanted in Vermont was arrested in Springfield, Massachusetts, after police say shots were fired at them. Our Cam Smith reports.
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Vermont has seen a concerning increase in the number of crimes committed against children during the past year.
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Norwich students spent their Friday night sleeping-out in support of homeless veterans.
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According to the Vermont Food Bank, 1 in every 7 Vermonters is currently experiencing food insecurity.
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The Catamount faithful have descended on Buffalo for Thursday night’s NCAA tournament game against Arkansas.
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As fans get ready to watch the first round of the NCAA tournament in Buffalo, COVID protocols aren’t on the program.