Body Pulled From Winooski River Was ‘Dancing Flagger,’ Musician, Transient
From the Vermont Daily Chronicle
Story by Michael Donoghue - Vermont News First
Jeremy Stone, 42, has been identified as the man found deceased in the Winooski River on Saturday August 9, Colchester Police said Wednesday, August 13.
Stone was transient and was believed to have been living in Winooski. He was identified following an autopsy. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Colchester Police (802) 264-5555.
The body was recovered Saturday from the Colchester side of the Winooski River in the area of the Intervale Center, Colchester Police said.
Colchester Detective Sgt. Jeremy Wyskiel said Burlington Police were first alerted about 10:45 AM Saturday and later Colchester authorities joined in the recovery from the river, which splits the two communities.
Colchester Technical Rescue and the Burlington Fire Department assisted police.
The Intervale Center has been used as an encampment by homeless people.
Anybody with information about the case is asked to call Colchester Police Detective Cpl. Michael West at (802) 264-5555.
On social media, Stone was recognized by many friends as a musician and “a kind and funny son and brother known for his love of music and his sense of humor.” WCAX profiled Stone in an August 21, 2024 feature story entitled “Dancing flagger brings smiles to drivers stuck in traffic.”