Fired deputy who was charged with assault wins sheriff race
2 years, 4 months ago

Fired deputy who was charged with assault wins sheriff race

Associated Press  

A fired Vermont sheriff’s deputy who was charged with assault for kicking a shackled prisoner has won the election for sheriff of the county in which he served. John Grismore, 49, of Fairfax, won Tuesday’s race to become Franklin County sheriff, surpassing the two write-in candidates, according to the Vermont secretary of state’s office. The county Republican and Democratic parties then threw their support behind the write-in candidacy of Sheriff’s department Lt. Mark Lauer, a 27-year Vermont State Police veteran who has been at the department for nearly a decade. In August, current Sheriff Roger Langevin called Grismore’s actions “egregious” and said he had been notified by deputies.

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A sheriff is being retried on an assault charge for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin
6 months ago

A sheriff is being retried on an assault charge for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin

Associated Press  

NORTH HERO, Vt. — A Vermont sheriff went on trial Monday for a second time on a charge of simple assault for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin in 2022 when he was a captain after a judge declared a mistrial in July. A jury was selected on Monday and the trial began in the afternoon in the …

A sheriff is being retried on an assault charge for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin
6 months ago

A sheriff is being retried on an assault charge for kicking a shackled detainee twice in the groin

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Vermont sheriff went on …

Judge declares mistrial in case of Vermont sheriff accused of kicking inmate
8 months, 1 week ago

Judge declares mistrial in case of Vermont sheriff accused of kicking inmate

Associated Press  

NORTH HERO, Vt. — A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury deadlocked in the case of a Vermont sheriff accused of kicking an inmate. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore was charged with simple assault for kicking a shackled inmate in 2022 when he was a captain with the department. “I fear that it may be impossible for any …

Vermont sheriff says he won’t resign for kicking shackled detainee, despite growing pressure
1 year, 3 months ago

Vermont sheriff says he won’t resign for kicking shackled detainee, despite growing pressure

Associated Press  

A Vermont sheriff who will lose his law enforcement certification for kicking a shackled detainee remained defiant Monday in front of a special legislative committee, despite calls for his resignation by the Vermont Sheriffs’ Association. “I’m an elected sheriff — but am also every beat cop in this state,” Grismore told lawmakers. Grismore was elected sheriff in November of last …

Vermont panel decertifies sheriff charged with assault for kicking shackled prisoner
1 year, 3 months ago

Vermont panel decertifies sheriff charged with assault for kicking shackled prisoner

Associated Press  

PITTSFIELD, Vt. — A Vermont sheriff charged with assault for kicking a shackled prisoner is losing his law enforcement certification. After hearing two days of testimony, the Vermont Criminal Justice Council on Wednesday found that Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore violated the state’s use of force policy and voted 15-1 that he permanently lose his ability to enforce the law …

Vermont sheriff takes office while facing investigations
2 years, 2 months ago

Vermont sheriff takes office while facing investigations

Associated Press  

The new sheriff in Vermont’s Franklin County is taking office Wednesday while facing two investigations. Incoming Sheriff John Grismore was fired from a job as a captain in the Franklin County sheriff’s department in August after video surfaced of him kicking a shackled prisoner. Last week the state police said they were investigating the finances of the Franklin County Sheriff’s …

Vermont State Police investigating finances of sheriff-elect
2 years, 2 months ago

Vermont State Police investigating finances of sheriff-elect

Associated Press  

The finances of a Vermont sheriff’s department and the sheriff-elect due to take office next week, who is already facing charges of abusing a shackled prisoner, are being investigated, the Vermont State Police said. State Police spokesman Adam Silverman said detectives began the investigation “into the finances at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff-elect John Grismore” at the request …

Vermont police charge sheriff candidate for kicking prisoner
2 years, 5 months ago

Vermont police charge sheriff candidate for kicking prisoner

Associated Press  

A fired Vermont deputy who is the only candidate on the November ballot to become sheriff of the county where he served was charged Friday with simple assault for kicking a shackled prisoner, authorities said. He is due in court Monday in St. Albans to answer the charge, said Vermont State Police in a news release. The county Republican and …

Vermont police charge sheriff candidate for kicking prisoner
2 years, 5 months ago

Vermont police charge sheriff candidate for kicking prisoner

The Independent  

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Ex-sheriff’s deputy seen kicking prisoner defends actions
2 years, 5 months ago

Ex-sheriff’s deputy seen kicking prisoner defends actions

Associated Press  

ST. ALBANS, Vt. — A fired Vermont deputy sheriff who is the only candidate on the November ballot to become sheriff is continuing to insist he did nothing wrong when he was recorded on surveillance video kicking a handcuffed and shackled prisoner. John Grismore won the nomination of both Franklin County’s Republican and Democratic parties to have his name on …

Sheriff’s captain and candidate fired for kicking detainee
2 years, 7 months ago

Sheriff’s captain and candidate fired for kicking detainee

Associated Press  

ST. ALBANS, Vt. — A Vermont sheriff’s office captain and candidate for sheriff has been fired after a video showed him kicking a handcuffed and shackled detainee in the groin. According to a video of the incident released by the sheriff’s, a man who’s handcuffed and shackled refused to stay seated on a bench while being detained at the sheriff’s …

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