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BENNINGTON — The Bennington Sheriff’s Department is hosting the Spring 2024 Criminal Justice (CJ) and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) SkillsUSA Vermont regional competitions on Wednesday, at 811 US-7 in Bennington.
Day one of a two-day domestic assault trial in Bennington ended with the judge declaring a mistrial after the victim in the case testified in front of the jury that the defendant, Bryon Hudson, had just been released from jail in January for a previous crime.
Several Vermont sheriff departments have come under scrutiny in the past year after drastic turnover, allegations of misconduct or unusual financial activity. Two sheriffs one former, one recently sworn in face criminal charges. The Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to increase oversight.
Key state senators are proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish qualifications for sheriffs, on top of a bill that could get rid of sheriffs’ administrative fee for contract work their departments undertake.