Jeff Burnham, currently deputy chief in Lincoln, New Hampshire, will take over the Springfield department on Sept. 1.
Amid staffing struggles, Springfield hires new police chief
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Springfield Parks and Rec Department was just one target in a string of break-ins
In two separate incidents, thieves took tools and stole a truck from the parks and rec department. Earlier in June, Springfield business owners confronted the Selectboard to recount their own experiences with burglaries.
Violent crimes in Springfield have raised fears. But residents find hope and solace in community.
Following a spate of gunfire incidents this year, a murder this week brought concerns to a new level. Some townspeople said they don’t worry about crime, while others appeared exasperated.
Man accused of possessing pipe bomb on Springfield street that has seen spate of shootings
Police said they discovered the homemade bomb in Anibal Castro Jr.’s bedroom while investigating his father in connection with an April shooting on Valley Street, the site of three shootings in the last two months.
Understaffed Springfield police department faces spate of shootings
The town experienced three shootings in one month on Valley Street. Meanwhile, the police department is down to five of a desired 12 patrollers. At least two more officers, including the chief, will leave by year’s end.
Man injured in Springfield shooting
Todd Amell, 50, was shot in one of his legs Monday afternoon, police said in a Monday night press release. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital, treated and released, police said.
Springfield pays $250,000 to settle ex-police chief’s lawsuit
The $250,000 includes $125,000 in damages and $125,000 for accrued sick and vacation pay, as well as almost $25,000 in severance pay.
Ex-Springfield police chief sues over firing
Douglas Johnston says town officials never told him why he was fired from his job as chief, and argues in a federal lawsuit that it was because of ‘personal animus.’
Public Safety Departments to Hold Opiate Public Forum in Springfield
News Release -- Department of Public Safety, Vermont State Police, Springfield Police Department May 26, 2017 Contact: Scott Waterman Vermont State Police Public Information Officer 802-241-5277 desk 802-279-4554 cell [email protected] […]
