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CPD is a 29 officer and 10 civilian employee department serving 18,000 residents in Colchester, VT Authorized members of CPD regularly monitor this site.

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05/04/2026

Wishing the best to our friends and partners at the Colchester Fire Department on this International Firefighters' Day! Thanks for all you do.

05/02/2026

DATE: MAY 2, 2026
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: CHIEF PETER HULL
INCIDENT #: 26CC004198
Approved by: __ph/sg_____

UPDATE:

At approximately 11:46 am a male, identified as Logan Buchanan, was located deceased in
the Malletts Creek Wildlife Management Area. While the cause of death is yet to be
determined by the Vermont Medical Examiner it is not deemed to be suspicious. The
Colchester Police Department was assisted in the search by Colchester Technical Rescue,
the Milton Police Department, Vermont State Police and Vermont Fish and Wildlife.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ON MAY 1, 2026 COLCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A TELEPHONE REGARDING
LOGAN BUCHANAN OF COLCHESTER WHO WAS REPORTED AS MISSING.
LOGAN WAS LAST SEEN IN MILTON, VT ON APRIL 30, 2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 1700 HOURS. HIS TRUCK
WAS LOCATED A SHORT TIME LATER AT THE MALLETTS CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY AND C**N HILL ROAD.
DUE TO THE CONCERNS FOR LOGAN’S WELFARE COORDINATED SEARCH EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY.
SEARCH TEAM PERSONNEL ARE ASKING THAT THE PUBLIC STAY AWAY FROM THE SEARCH AREA AS
THEIR PRESENCE MAY HINDER THESE EFFORTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD HELP IN
LOCATING LOGAN PLEASE CALL THE COLCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT 802-264-5555.

04/28/2026

We hope to see you at a pair of community events happening in town this Saturday!

From 9-11 a.m. May 2, we will be participating in Colchester Parks & Recreation's 17th Annual Touch-A-Truck at Colchester High School (9-10:30 a.m. is designated as "quiet time," and sirens and air horns may be used during the last half hour).

At the same time behind the Town of Colchester, VT offices next door to us at 781 Blakely Rd., there will be a free car seat check event at which you can quickly and easily have your child passenger safety seat inspected for proper installation.

04/20/2026

Please share with anyone who you think might be interested or a good fit!
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: We are seeking highly motivated individuals aged 18 or older to join our team as Summer Community Service Officers (CSOs). This civilian position offers a unique opportunity to serve the Colchester community by working alongside sworn officers to enhance public safety, provide community outreach, and ensure a positive presence in our town’s most active areas across varying hours, including shifts that cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

This is an ideal summer position for those who enjoy being outdoors, interacting with the public, and staying active. You will primarily operate at our various town parks and boating access points, acting as a resource for residents and visitors alike via:
-Community Engagement: Interact daily with the public to provide information, directions, and assistance at parks, beaches, and boat launches.
-Support Operations: Work alongside sworn officers to assist with non-criminal duties, which may include traffic control at special events or scenes, and performing safety checks.
-Patrol & Observation: Conduct bike and vehicle patrols of town property to ensure a safe environment for all.
-Communication: Utilize a department-issued radio to maintain contact with dispatch and other officers.
-Safety & First Aid: Monitor community safety concerns and provide initial assistance during emergencies until medical services arrive.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and successfully pass a criminal background check. The ability to ride a bicycle is required, as bike patrol is a primary component of the role, as is a valid driver’s license.

All summer CSO hires will complete a mandatory orientation the week prior to the start of the summer season for CPR and other specialized training.

If you are up to the challenge of serving the Town of Colchester and its residents in a dynamic and active environment, please follow the link below to complete the Police Department Application. For a full job description and the online application, please visit: https://colchestervt.gov/270/Employment

04/13/2026

From April 12-18, we join in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

We thank and honor these "headset heroes" from near and far-- including those from neighboring agencies with whom we work closely on a consistent basis, and especially our own: the 6 full-time Colchester Communications Specialists, the 2 per diem dispatchers on staff, and our 2 Colchester Police Department employees who are primarily assigned elsewhere but help out in the Communications Center when needed.

These dedicated, hard workers are the first to answer the call for the public when in need of CPD, Colchester Rescue Squad, Colchester Fire Department, or Colchester Technical Rescue, and we are grateful for their contribution to emergency response and service for the Town.

03/27/2026

DYK: We have a bin for the safe disposal of prescription drugs in our 24/7 lobby where you can drop unused or expired medications.

However, we have found that there have also been some things put in the bin that can just be tossed in the trash. Pictured below are some of these items including: over-the-counter medications, needles that are auto injections, and vitamins.

Please help us save space in the bin for prescription medications and dispose of everything else in the garbage; if you are unsure if it should go in the bin, you can ask someone at the window in our lobby for assistance.

Also, please remember to speak with your prescribing doctor about proper disposal of medications if you are unsure.

03/21/2026

Carseat Education Table at the Morrisville Dabble Days at Morristown Elementary School

From left:
Jenn Chittick, Lamoille Family Center
Grace Frary, Lamoille Health Partners
Wes Robertson, NEKCA and Cpl. Jaime Bressler from CPD

If you are interested in having your car seat checked by a technician visit our website and request an appointment!

03/20/2026

**UPDATE**

Sunny Hollow is now back open. Be safe and drive careful!

***Traffic Advisory***

Be advised Sunny Hollow Route 7/Sunderland Woods area is shut down due to an ongoing incident. Please seek alternative routes, and be safe!

03/13/2026

Just a friendly reminder as the weather gets nicer, please be mindful of your speeds! The image below shows this big box truck that was pulled over for doing 52 in a posted 35 mile per hour zone! It’s not a race, drive safe.

Thank you,
Colchester Police

02/27/2026

Yesterday morning, the Colchester Police Department held a brief ceremony to bestow the Life Saving Award to Ofc. Mevludin Bahonjic and Ofc. Hunter Tabor for their role in providing life-saving aid to a gunshot victim last April.

In reading from the award nomination, Chief Peter Hull said that on April 12, 2025, at approximately 1:20 am, the officers were sent to a report of gunshots in the area of Hegeman Ave. in the Fort Ethan Allen neighborhood of Colchester. They located an unresponsive male victim who had been shot in the chest, stomach and upper leg. The officers immediately called for medical assistance, then applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg and a chest seal dressing to the abdomen. The victim has since fully recovered.

Chief Hull stated, “Officer Bahonjic and Officer Tabor’s swift response to the area, rapid assessment of the scene, clear communications, and appropriate application of medical intervention undoubtedly saved the victim’s life.”

02/20/2026

DATE:02/20/2026
INCIDENT #: 26CC001583
Approved by: Sgt. Bitca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At approximately 10 P.M. on 02/19/2026, Colchester Emergency Communications Center received a report regarding loud music coming from a vehicle parked at the VTRANS Park & Ride near Exit 16.

While investigating the noise complaint, Officer Joseph Poulima approached a vehicle that was running in the lot and began speaking with the occupants. During this encounter, the female operator provided a false name but was subsequently identified as 41-year-old Samantha West of Newport, Vermont.

Further investigation revealed West had 7 in-state arrest warrants, 5 of which were issued in 2024 by Superior Court in Orleans County.

More than 30 alleged criminal charges were listed in West’s warrants, including multiple counts of false information to law enforcement, unlawful trespass, retail thefts, impeding public officer, violation of conditions of release, false pretense, co***ne possession, and driving without a license.

West was taken into custody without incident and was lodged at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington for lack of bail.

Address

835 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT
05452

Telephone

+18022645555

Website

http://colchestervt.gov/261/Police-Department

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