More than 100 police officers sought 63 suspects for drug-related crimes in Operation County Strike, the largest such raid in Vermont history.
1/16/2013
Album ID: 1596590
Photos by Peter Crabtree
'A Probable Child Homicide'
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Five years after the disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker, 12, of Greenwich, N.Y., police say he is the probable victim of a homicide. At a press conference Thursday, his grandparents asked that anyone with knowledge of the case step forward.
12/13/2012
Album ID: 1582171
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Top Cop
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Bennington Police Chief Paul Doucette has been named the American Legion's National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. He is shown with Town Manager Stuart Hurd.
6/7/2012
Album ID: 1483539
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Special Olympics Torch Run
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The Special Olympics Torch Run began from the Bennington Battle Monument this morning, with local police officers and their families joining in the run.
5/30/2012
Album ID: 1478611
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Tribute to Sgt. Gaboury
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The family of the late Vermont State Police Sgt. Gary Gaboury accept roses from a trooper Thursday during a ceremony at the Shaftsbury barracks commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death. Gaboury, a member of the state police scuba team, drowned while trying to recover the body of a swimmer in the treacherous Huntington Gorge. At left is his son Scott, daughter Stephanie and widow Karen.
5/10/2012
Album ID: 1467522
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Aikido Cops
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Wassim Nehme, a 5th dan Aikido master, is teaching the martial art to members of the Bennington Police Department's Special Response Team. The Myoho Aikido dojo is located in a restored barn at the Taraden bed and breakfast in North Bennington.
4/27/2012
Album ID: 1459704
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Drug Bust
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Bennington Police executed a search warrant Wednesday on Benmont Avenue and seized heroin and crack cocaine. Three men and a young woman were arrested. They are due to be arraigned in Bennington Superior Court on Thursday.
11/9/2011
Album ID: 1359190
Photos by Peter Crabtree
9/11 memorials
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The town of Bennington has erected a monument to the victims of 9/11: a piece of Danby marble supports steel from the World Trade Center. Members of the Bennington Police Department are wearing memorial badges.
9/8/2011
Album ID: 1317904
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Chase ends in crash
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A stolen yellow Mustang crashed along Orchard Road after a brief chase by Bennington police Thursday.
8/11/2011
Album ID: 1301343
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Prom season warning
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A Bennington police officer administers a field sobriety test Thursday during a mock accident at Mount Anthony Union High School. With prom season approaching, police, fire and rescue workers joined with students to deliver a message about the dangers of driving while impaired. Students played the part of crash victims. Watch the video on benningtonbanner.com.