Published: Nov. 14, 2020 at 6:34 AM PST. Troopers made contact with the operator who was identified as Riendeau (52). Please note news releases are available on this blog for 30 days following their public release. BENNINGTON Police said a male suspect has been arrested in a killing in downtown Bennington on Monday. At one point, Wright filmed a sheriffs deputy as he washed his car at a public car wash, asking the deputy how he paid for the wash. Police said the material later was matched to a tear in the leg of Hecks jeans when he was found and he had been bleeding. 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. Low 29F. Don't miss the big stories. Wright requested a court-appointed defense attorney, which was granted. Occasional snow showers. Many police agencies throughout the United States have implemented community-focused police approaches and have policies, procedures and practices in place that emphasize the duty of care as well as strict policies and procedures around police tactics to ensure the well-being and safety of the community and officers. Thomas "TJ" Howard, both of the Vermont State Police. 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. The body has since been transported to Vermonts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. 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. He added that safety concerns for the officers played a role in a police decision to suspend a ground search with a K-9 unit the night of the crash, while police in cruisers afterward continued to patrol that night around nearby roads. In a follow-up interview on Feb. 1, Hager told police he was going from Hoosick Falls, N.Y., to Home Depot in Bennington prior to the crash. Police detectives say that Misch went to the . Like us on Facebook. Doucette said Wednesday that police came to believe that Heck deliberately struck Hagers truck prior to the crash. Police did speak to the contact on Sunday, Jan. 10, and were told they had not seen Heck since Friday morning. BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A drug bust in Bennington on Monday ended with police arresting eight people, including one who jumped out a second-story window. The Vermont Police Bomc Squad rendered the device safe and evidence was collected. Vermont News. In addition, the specialized resources of the Vermont State Police support our local, county and federal partners in times of need. Mr. Chinnicis experience is a product of a notoriously toxic law enforcement culture in Bennington, and another shocking example of what happens when we leave it to the police to police themselves. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. the court. The story will be updated as more information is made available. We look forward to next year, Community Policing Advisory Review Board (CPARB), Back to School Backpack Event - coming Aug. 18th, 2022, Police Officers Receive Mental Health First Aid Training - April, 2022, Bennington Police Department Welcomes Three Recruits - January, 2022, Bennington Police Department Receives Environmental Leadership Award - October, 2021, Doucette Wins VTrans Highway Safety Award, Tenets of the Bennington Police Department - Moving Forward, Members of the Bennington Police Department are raising cancer awareness, Helping Vermonters Reduce their Risk of Opioid Overdose. Police say Patrick Mullinnex, 38, of Springfield,. Referring to social media and other criticism of the departments actions from the time of the crash on a Friday night, Jan. 8, until Hecks body was found the following Monday, Jan. 11, Doucette said, I stand by the actions of the officers.. Federal money bound for Burlington Airport to fund terminal expansion Updated : Feb. 28 . They also checked with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center but were told he had not been treated there. An officer provided first aid until the Bennington Rescue Squad arrived, he said. 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. You have permission to edit this article. The Bennington Police Department is withholding the suspects name until criminal charges are filed. BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) Police took a 17-year-old male into custody near a Vermont high school after investigating a report of a . Doucette said he wanted to point out a misconception repeated on social media that the body was 200 yards from the scene of the crash, when Heck actually was found approximately that distance from Route 279 but much farther toward the New York line from the actual crash site near the Austin Hill Road underpass. Mr. Chinnici now asserts that BPD officials and the Town of Bennington violated his federal and state constitutional rights. Elected and appointed officials are responsible for facilitating this process, ensuring thoughtful changes are implemented, and owning the outcome. After. He had the gun. Contact: Stephanie Gomory, [email protected], 802-223-6304 x111 MONTPELIER, Vt. - The ACLU filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of John Chinnici, who was unlawfully arrested, interrogated, and searched by Bennington police after they repeatedly pressured multiple witnesses and suspects to name Mr. Chinnici as an accomplice in a January 2016 armed . These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. Updated: Feb 16, 2023 / 10:48 PM EST BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10) The Bennington Police Department is investigating a suspicious device that was located at 351 Overlea Road at around 9:15. The deceased is Elton Dowd, 19, of Fitchburg, Mass. BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10) Vermont State Police are . Ultimately, the state legislature will have to decide how much longer it will tolerate these kinds of abuses before taking corrective actions to reimagine public safety and policing in Vermont., On the morning of January 11, 2016, two masked men robbed employees of Martins Mini Mart, the latest of a string of unsolved robberies in Bennington. Snow this morning will give way to lingering snow showers this afternoon. Police say at about 9:15 a.m., people working at. Chance of snow 70%.. I stand by the actions of the officers.. Sgt. Contrary to social media reports, no bomb or explosive device was involved in the attack, Doucette said. . BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating after a suspicious explosive device was found inside a home in Bennington on Thursday. Police tried to arrest him once a second officer arrived at the location. The vehicle ultimately came to rest in the center of Burgess Road. MONTPELIER, Vt. The ACLU filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of John Chinnici, who was unlawfully arrested, interrogated, and searched by Bennington police after they repeatedly pressured multiple witnesses and suspects to name Mr. Chinnici as an accomplice in a January 2016 armed robbery, despite the fact that Mr. Chinnici did not match witness descriptions and no other evidence connected him to the crime. The male operator of the vehicle, Bradley J. Jelley was located outside the vehicle with suspected serious injuries. Don't miss the big stories. Wright also shot a video of a vehicle belonging to former Judge Justine Scanlon, the same person still working inside the building, mentioning her by name. We hope that state legislators recognize that far more needs to be done to establish meaningful police oversight and accountability protections so that all community members are safe from abuses like these, and their rights are respected.. The Bennington Police Department discusses in a press release, issued Jan. 11, their work following Hans Heck's vehicular crash on Jan. 8. Like us on Facebook. Wright makes many posts on social media in which he can be observed harassing police officers, members of the media and court employees. Police have said the other shoe might have pulled off his foot in a wet area or stream in the woods. It also has not identified the female victim. Police were granted a search warrant and rendered the scene safe at around 5 p.m. BENNINGTON, Vt. . Healing of the community means healing of all. Wright, the son of prominent Bennington legislator Ralph Wright, who served in the . Posted: Feb 27, 2023 / 10:10 PM EST. Press Releases Crime and Justice Shaftsbury man sues Vermont State Police for $25 million, alleging troopers assaulted him By Ethan Weinstein Jan 18 2022 Vermont State Police Trooper. Police investigate shooting in Bennington, Northern New York woman killed in 2-vehicle crash. 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. Lawsuit Challenges Rights Violations by Bennington Police Officials, 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. Mr. Chinnicis experience is a product of a notoriously toxic law enforcement culture in Bennington, and another shocking example of what happens when we leave it to the police to police themselves. Anthony Union High School. January 18, 2023. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police. From 3PM Thursday to 3PM today, troopers responded to 50 weather-related crashes, bringing the total for this round of winter weather to 89. who were targeted by BPDis currently pending at the Human Rights Commission. SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle crash with ejection on Burgess Road in the Town of Woodford. BENNINGTON The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont is suing the Bennington Police Department on behalf of a Bennington resident who claims he was unlawfully arrested, interrogated, and searched after police repeatedly pressured witnesses to name him as an accomplice in a January 2016 armed robbery. Subsequently, Riendeau was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Bennington Police have been. Multiple crews responded but did not find anything. 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. Snow this morning will transition to snow showers this afternoon. The search had been suspended on Friday night, according to the reports, because of darkness, the cold, the loss of the scent track, and not knowing if the male had a weapon.. Copy and paste this code into your website. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The reports also note that Hecks wallet was inside the vehicle along with a .40 cal. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BENNINGTON Bennington Police have released the name of the individual who fell to their death off the Chapel Road-Route 279 overpass on Feb. 20. COURT DATE/TIME: 02/27/2023 at 0815 hours. Trooper responded and located the vehicle travelling north on US Route 7. As a result, there needs to be continued alignment between the Bennington Police Department and the Bennington County State's Attorney's Office to ensure agreement on the enforcement and prosecution of criminal offenses. The body was found Monday, Jan. 11, after family members and friends, along with police from Bennington and surrounding communities had begun a large-scale search. Jim Therrien writes for the Vermont News and Media newspapers, including the Bennington Banner, Manchester Journal and Brattleboro Reformer. Police: Arrest made in Bennington killing. 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. May 13, 2022 GMT. Wright allegedly threatened to intentionally cause a car crash with the former judge to attempt to show he drives intoxicated. While there are multiple ways to hold offenders accountable, prosecutorial and judicial discretion is an important tenet of the criminal justice system. A similar proposal was one of many police reforms opposed and defeated by law enforcement leaders last year. BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10) Vermont State Police were dispatched to a one-car crash with ejection on Burgess Road in Woodford. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. Snow showers. Embrace proven, evidence-based programs that incorporate broader public health and social wellness into cohesive approaches to community wellness and public safety in Bennington. He is charged with one count of attempted unlawful trespass into a building-a misdemeanor. This responsibility includes listening and weighing outcomes of potential decisions and policies. Recently, according to the affidavit, Wright approached an officer telling him to arrest a former judge for driving under the influence. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. If you'd like to leave a comment (or a tip or a question) about this story with the editors, please, We also welcome letters to the editor for publication; you can do that by, Local man arrested for attempted break-in at courthouse, Southern Vermont Arts Center high school student art show reception postponed because of weather, Court deems River Bend Market assault suspect fit for trial, Fire destroys home on Northside Drive this morning, Support our journalism. Harrington reported that Bombard said he last saw Heck around 4 p.m. the night of the crash. Contributing factors, road rage, and DUI drugs/alcohol.. Wright faces a maximum six-months in jail and a $250 fine, if convicted on the count. 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. Upon arrival Troopers located a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with significant damage in the middle of the roadway. If members of the Bennington community want changes to police department operations, the Police Chief should inform the public of potential costs and benefits of that change allowing the community to make informed and appropriate decisions. 317 were here. Come out with your hands up, but there was no response, and police did not see the person making the noise. Show Transcript. Vermont State Police and the Bennington County Sheriffs Department also responded to the incident. BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10) The Bennington Police Department touting a large drug bust on Tuesday. Incorporate this belief into the mission, vision, goals, ethics, and oath of the Bennington Police Department. 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. One driver traveling in the same direction on Jan. 8 told police the Heck vehicle earlier passed several vehicles in the breakdown lane at speeds the witness estimated at up to 100 mph, before then slowing to almost a complete stop and almost causing a crash. The incident reports by several officers released Tuesday morning describe what police found around 6:29 p.m. Jan. 8 at the crash scene and what witnesses told them about what led to the crash. . Smith & Wesson handgun, and said a conceal carry gun permit from the state of Florida was inside the wallet. Pictured are scenes from a multi-vehicle crash & slide-offs this morning on I-89 in Georgia VT. ALT. Nobody was hurt during this investigation and it is believed at this time there is no threat to the public. Headquarters | 45 State Drive | Waterbury, VT 05671 | 802-241-5000, RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Colin Shepley, CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, Vermont. Low 29F. 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. Members of the Bennington Police Department and elected and appointed officials must jointly shoulder the responsibility to share expectations and offer solutions. Ensure that the fundamental principle of the Bennington Police Department . Investigations are ongoing. Doucette commented following the release of multiple police incident reports concerning the crash and efforts to locate Heck before his body was found Jan. 11 in a thickly wooded site off Route 279, where the crash occurred. The breaking branches were heard near a fence installed to channel deer or other wildlife to an underpass below the highway, thereby reducing the number who are struck by vehicles. He is charged with one count of attempted unlawful trespass into a building, a misdemeanor. The witness told police the truck identified as Hagers then passed the Heck vehicle and the Nissan sped up alongside and swerved into Hagers truck before crashing and rolling over into guardrails. Police said medical examiner and a toxicology reports later showed that Heck had no significant injuries as a result of the crash, and he had a blood-alcohol level of .151, well above the .08 legal limit, along with cocaine and marijuana in his system. Chance of snow 40%. Bennington Police say an officer investigating a separate incident near Route 279 Tuesday heard shots nearby. This extensive effort in the United States brought together subject matter experts to study and produce recommendations related to the entire criminal justice system. Winds light and variable. He was taken to Albany Medical Center and is in is in stable condition. When they arrived, authorities say they found an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the torso. ign up to be in the camp is usually in April or May until filled. The Advocates recognize the departments forward thinking and action to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing hybrid vehicles and their growing e-bike program. Updated: Oct 12, 2022 / 05:59 AM EDT BENNINGTON, Vt. ( NEWS10) Police are looking to identify two young men after an alleged theft in Bennington. BPD was unable to release the name until now because they hadn't been able to find family to notify. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time. 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. Hager told police that he passed Hecks vehicle, which then began high-beaming him a number of times before speeding up and passing him, police reported. Bennington Police Department executed their . Anyone with information is asked to contact Bennington Police at (802) 442-1030 or online at www.benningtonpolice.com. Develop an objective and clearly established evaluation process for the Bennington Police Department based on shared, understood expectations. The Commission specifically looked at how to make systematic improvements and enhance coordination between police, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and correctional authorities to increase the ability to prevent and control crime, prevent unnecessary incarceration, serve the victims of crime, and improve community-police engagement. 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. BPD officers had already been harassing Mr. Chinnici, including stopping him without cause simply because he was in [their] radar sights.. The incident is the first reported homicide case in Bennington or the county this year. of Ballston Spa, New York, police said in a news release. According to the police affidavit in the case, on March 1, Wright Jr. posted a video on social media of himself entering a code into an employee door of the Bennington Courthouse after the building was closed. They say the car hit Monday is. BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Bennington Police are investigating a shooting late Saturday night. Doucette then returned to pressuring Mayhew, telling him [Y]ou gotta be the one to officially say it. 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. Troopers report they found a Chevrolet Silverado with significant . According to reports from the officers involved, witnesses said Heck, 35, was involved in an apparent road rage incident and attempting to pass a pickup truck near the Austin Hill Road underpass when his Nissan Frontier pickup truck swerved and struck the side of the other vehicle. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. This includes having more open conversations about coping with stress and trauma within the Bennington Police Department and informing the public, as well as elected and appointed officials, of the stress and demands on officers and staff. BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) Vermont State Police are reporting the arrest of Max Misch, 38, of Bennington for violating the conditions of his release. Afterward, back on the record, Doucette implied that Mayhew had named John Chinnici specifically, which Mayhew denied. The bill as introduced would be limited to interrogations of juveniles, though the ACLU is urging that its scope be broadened to prevent more abuses like those experienced by Mr. Chinnici from occurring. 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. Adoption of these approaches must become wide-spread and serve as principles for the Bennington Police Department. BPD continued pushing Mayhew to incriminate Mr. Chinnici, ignoring Mayhews invocation of Miranda rights and promising him leniency. . Lake Champlain Chocolates is hosting a free chocolate demo this afternoon from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Burlington. On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks was made aware of a possible assault that occurred in the Town of Arlington, VT. Further investigation revealed that Williams had assaulted West causing an injury to his face. In one report, Officer Amanda Knox said she found a 4- by 4-inch piece of denim while searching the area for Heck on Sunday. Bombard also told police that Heck was not a big drinker and he did not know Heck to be a person who would drink and drive.. The device was found by property management personnel who were doing work at the residence. You have permission to edit this article. Doucette then returned to pressuring Mayhew, telling him [Y]ou gotta be the one to officially say it. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older. Officers said they then began patrolling overnight on roads around the area trying to locate the driver. He said he stopped after the crash and asked if Heck was OK, and Heck repeatedly said he was before running from the scene to the south of the highway near the Austin Hill Road underpass. Bennington County States Attorney Erica Marthage couldnt immediately be reached for comment. or the public information officer. On that Sunday, police also reported speaking with Bombard, owner of the Man of Kent. These releases are not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. Bennington Countys last known homicide was the fatal beating of Christopher Sharby, 46, which authorities said happened in Bennington last September. Despite the employees contrary description, Mayhews refusal to name his accomplice, and no evidence connecting Mr. Chinnici with the robbery, Doucette arrested Mr. Chinnici without probable cause. Share this page on your favorite Social network. BENNINGTON A well-known local Bennington man was arrested late Thursday evening after he allegedly attempted to break into the Bennington Courthouse by punching in different codes in the keypad security system. Doucette said several decisions by Heck are what led to the crash and finally to his death by exposure, adding that police attempted to find him after he left the crash scene but he eluded officers. The cloth was found near the wildlife fence and what appeared to be blood on the fence where it was believed Heck had scaled it. A New York State Police Aviation Unit helicopter located an area of interest off Route 279 that led to discovery of the body that morning.
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