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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Today, Mayor Miro Weinberger announced that the city will resume its search for Burlington’s next permanent Police Chief. One year ago, Mayor Weinberger suspended the Police Chief search due to the uncertain circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of re-starting the search after the mayoral election.
“We need structural and cultural transformation of law enforcement in this country and in Burlington, and to forge a new consensus on the future of public safety here,” said Mayor Miro Weinberger. “Our new Police Chief will play an essential leadership role in that work. Our hope is to have a community informed hiring process that fosters trust and creates a strong foundation for our public safety transformation.”
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During the week set aside to honor the service and protection police provide and to remember fallen officers, Chief Doug Allen, Town Manager Aaron Frank, and the Selectboard, on behalf of the Town of Colchester, thank the officers and staff of the Colchester Police Department for their service to the community.
Here in Colchester, our police do much more than enforce laws. They are often the first to show up at any call for help or assistance. They are trained in first aid and carry life-saving equipment in case of an emergency. They serve our community in countless ways, at all hours of the day and night, in any weather, and often alone. They take their responsibility seriously, from respecting all members of the community, to safeguarding life and property. They partner with other groups to solve problems and help those who struggle.
16-year-old arrested, accused of shooting gun at another person
The teen is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges. Share Updated: 9:50 AM EDT May 4, 2021 NBC5 News Staff
The teen is facing aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges. Share Updated: 9:50 AM EDT May 4, 2021
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Show Transcript NEW THIS MORNING. POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A 16- YEAR-OLD - FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING A GUN 3 TIMES AT ANOTHER PERSON IN COLCHESTER. THIS HAPPENED ON PRIM ROAD SATURDAY MORNING. OFFICERS SAY THE 16-YEAR-OLD FIRED THE GUN FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE - TOWARD ANOTHER BOY WHO WAS OUTSIDE áBANGING ON A WINDOW. POLICE SAY THE 16-YEAR-OLD RAN OFF. BUT WAS LATER FOUND IN ESSEX - WHERE HE
COLCHESTER â Colchester Police responded Saturday to a report of gunshots at a Colchester residence.
At approximately 4:27 a.m. May 1, Colchester Police responded to a residence on Prim Road after receiving a report of gunshots.
On scene, officers quickly learned a 16-year-old male had reportedly fired three rounds from inside the residence. Witnesses on scene indicated that the 16-year-old had fired the shots at another juvenile male that was outside the residence banging on a bedroom window.
Investigation revealed that all individuals are familiar with one another, and there is no known risk to the general public.
After the shooting, the 16-year-old male and another 18-year-old fled the scene and are currently being sought by police for questioning.