. of Ballston Spa, New York, police said in a news release. BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) Police took a 17-year-old male into custody near a Vermont high school after investigating a report of a . The deceased is Elton Dowd, 19, of Fitchburg, Mass. Feb 24. Vermont State Police have arrested two people in connection with stolen firearms from a Waterbury gun shop. Roscoe Harrington stated in a report filed Feb. 8, It is this officers belief that the cause of this crash was gross negligent operation on the part of Heck. Police investigated a report of an explosive device found at a property in Bennington on Thursday. The reports also note that Hecks wallet was inside the vehicle along with a .40 cal. Adoption of these approaches must become wide-spread and serve as principles for the Bennington Police Department. ACLU of Vermont Staff Attorney Hillary Rich: No one should be subjected to the dishonest and coercive tactics that John Chinnici experienced at the hands of Bennington police. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. When they arrived, authorities say they found an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the torso. The report was commissioned after revelations that Bennington officials, from then-Attorney General T.J. Donovans investigation into racial harassment of then-local resident and state legislator Kiah Morris, as well as multiple Vermont Supreme Court decisions concerning unlawful BPD traffic stops of Black motorists. VSP News Releases Headquarters | 45 State Drive | Waterbury, VT 05671 | 802-241-5000 The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. All rights reserved. After getting a description of the suspect, a BPD officer reportedly found him on School Street. Troopers report they found a Chevrolet Silverado with significant . Hager told police at the crash scene that Hecks vehicle had passed several vehicles and he was behind it traveling east on Route 279. . Wright makes many posts on social media in which he can be observed harassing police officers, members of the media and court employees. BENNINGTON - The annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway, one of the area's most popular events for children, is scheduled for Aug. 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bennington Auto Mall on Performance Drive. Harrington reported that Bombard said he last saw Heck around 4 p.m. the night of the crash. Chinnicis case is emblematic of well-documented problems with Benningtons police department, and it shows how much further Vermont still has to go to establish a culture of accountability in law enforcement. Although the employees described the second robber as a Hispanic male with an accent weighing 170-190 poundscharacteristics that in no way resembled Mr. Chinniciofficers disregarded more likely suspects and immediately targeted Mr. Chinnici. However, as communities, elected officials, appointed officials and the Bennington Police Department are developing new and innovative approaches to public safety, the focus should expand beyond just policies and procedures to include both the broader criminal justice and public health ecosystems: Maximize available, thoughtful resources, similar to the process for recommendations from the Commission of Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. Heck also had a conceal carry firearms permit from the state of Florida, where the Nissan was registered, and was seen taking something from his vehicle before running from the crash scene before police arrived. Police said they were advised by several witnesses that a driver, later determined to be Heck, exited the vehicle, grabbed an item from the back seat area and placed it in the front pocket of his sweatshirt.. Members of the Bennington Police Department and elected and appointed officials must jointly shoulder the responsibility to share expectations and offer solutions. From 3PM Thursday to 3PM today, troopers responded to 50 weather-related crashes, bringing the total for this round of winter weather to 89. Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Bennington Police, Bennington Rescue Squad, Bennington Fire Department and Walt's Towing. News releases include information about arrests and citations, reports about homicides and other major criminal investigations, traffic incidents such as crashes and enforcement, and any incident that could have public impact or be of public interest. Yesterday morning, hours before Mr. Chinnici filed his lawsuit, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on proposed legislation to curtail the use of misleading tactics in police interrogations. May 13, 2022 GMT. After hours of Mayhew refusing to implicate Mr. Chinnici, BPD Chief Paul Doucette deviated from BPD policy and conducted an unrecorded and non-memorialized interview with Mayhew. BENNINGTON Police Chief Paul Doucette said Wednesday that he will "stand by the actions" of his officers following the Jan. 8 rollover crash of a pickup being driven by Hans Heck, who left the scene and was found three days later in a wooded area, having died of hypothermia. The reports also state that witnesses, including the operator of the second vehicle, a Ford 250 pickup, Michael Hager, of Hoosick Falls, described Heck as appearing intoxicated. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. The police dog found a scent to follow for a time Friday but it was eventually lost, police said. A traffic stop was conducted and the operator of the vehicle, Geoffrey Sauer was taken into custody for DUI #1, Negligent Operation, and Possession of Stolen Property. Healing of the community means healing of all. Police investigate shooting in Bennington, Northern New York woman killed in 2-vehicle crash. The drivers name was known because his wallet had been found at the scene, so he might be located later, Doucette said, and police were concerned that Heck might be intoxicated and carrying a gun after one was found in his pickup. Officers reported that Hager told them Hecks vehicle then tried to pull back in front of him too soon and crashed into the front driver side fender of his truck, before the Nissan went out of control and rolled over three times. Riendeau was transported to the Shaftsbury barracks where she was processed and issued a citation to appear in Bennington Superior Court Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI #2 on 3-13-23 at 0815 hours. Mr. Bharara praised the outstanding investigative work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the New York City Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, the Vermont State Police, and the Bennington Police Department. Federal money bound for Burlington Airport to fund terminal expansion Updated : Feb. 28 . Sgt. If the Bennington County State's Attorney's Office and the Vermont Judiciary are disconnected from the Bennington Police Department, and/or the laws they are enforcing, the public loses faith in the police. Officers said they then began patrolling overnight on roads around the area trying to locate the driver. The driver then fled the scene on foot running south into the wooded area, police said they were told, and that the driver appeared to be intoxicated. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating after a suspicious explosive device was found inside a home in Bennington on Thursday. . Simultaneously State Police were advised the vehicle in question had recently been stolen from the Town of Manchester. The decisions and practices of the Bennington County State's Attorney's Office, The Vermont Attorney General's Office and the Vermont Judiciary directly impact public safety, particularly the trust and confidence the community has in the Bennington Police Department. BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) A Bennington man is suing the town, its police chief and two officers, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights by arresting him in the 2016 armed robbery. Mr. Chinnici was prosecuted based on evidence arising from these unlawful actions, though his resulting conviction was eventually thrown out. Don't miss the big stories. BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) Vermont State Police are reporting the arrest of Max Misch, 38, of Bennington for violating the conditions of his release. The Bennington Police Department and Chief Paul Doucette have earned the 2021 Environmental Leadership award from Climate Advocates Bennington. Nobody was hurt during this investigation and it is believed at this time there is no threat to the public. January 18, 2023. According to a news release from BPD Chief Paul Doucette, around 11:15 a.m. Monday, town police received a call about a male attacking a female along the Walloomsac River walkway between North and School streets. Mr. Chinnici was seized in front of family, handcuffed, and charged with the robbery. . BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) A Bennington man is suing the town, its police chief and two officers, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights by arresting him in the 2016 armed robbery. The Bennington community should expect excellence, while also recognizing that Bennington Police Officers are human. A Bennington man, Joseph Cattani, 48, is facing manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in Sharbys death. The Bennington Police Department is still searching for his alleged killer, Raul Cardona, 28 . Afterward, back on the record, Doucette implied that Mayhew had named John Chinnici specifically, which Mayhew denied. BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let's take a look at what to do this Saturday. Police say there is no danger to the public, and no one has been reported injured. An employee at the building alerted police out of concern for a judge who was working in the building at the time. Winds light and variable. BENNINGTON, Vt. The Bennington, Vt., Police Department said a suspected bomb or as police called it, "an energetic destructive device" was found Thursday inside a home at 351 Overlea Road. Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Shepley at the above listed phone number. Occasional snow showers. The Vermont State Police disseminates news releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests. Low 29F. He then begins kicking the door and, getting no response, begins punching in numbers in an attempt to gain entry. And there could be questions about where Heck became intoxicated, Doucette said, noting that he was reported to have been at the Man of Kent Tavern on Route 7 in Hoosick, N.Y., earlier that day. He also told police he did not know Heck to be someone who would drink and drive, according to the reports. South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 652-6300 . Sgt. Because it was growing dark on Sunday, and police said they could not find a way to safely cross the fence, the search was discontinued at that point.