Incidents
Burlington Police Department
Incident 19 |
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| Date | Jun 01, 2020 |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | William J. Drinkwine |
| Description |
In July, an off-duty Drinkwine entered the home of his ex-girlfriend, who called the police, telling them Drinkwine was not allowed in her home. |
| Address | Swanton, VT |
Incident 20 |
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| Date | Jul 04, 2019 |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | Brandon Del Pozo |
| Description |
del Pozo harassed a local activist on social media, lied about it to the press, and then eventually admitted it and resigned when presented with evidence. |
| Address | Burlington, VT |
Incident 17 |
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| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | Cory Campbell |
| Description |
Officer Cory Campbell punched Douglas Kilburn, who died three days later. Kilburn's death was ruled a homicide, but the attorney general did not pursue charges against Campbell. Campbell had responded to a University of Vermont Medical Center call that Kilburn was irate. After Kilburn saw his wife and was in his car outside, Campbell approached Kilburn again and told him to "shut the fuck up and leave", after which Kilburn left his car, punched Campbell, and Campbell punched him back, eventually killing him. |
| Address | Burlington, VT |
Incident 13 |
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| Date | Oct 06, 2018 |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | Bryan V. Kirby, Jason M. Bellavance, Cory Campbell |
| Description |
Officers Bellavance, Hodges, Kirby, and Cambpell of the BPD broke Mohamed Luhizo's jaw during an arrest. In video captured from an officer's body camera, Hodges can be seen slamming his knee into Luhizo's face while Luhizo is on the ground, breaking his jaw. Luhizo, who is black, filed suit, alleging excessive force and racial bias. |
| Address |
South Winooski Ave.
Burlington, VT |
Incident 18 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Time | 12:00 AM |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | Cory Campbell, Jason M. Bellavance |
| Description |
Officers Campbell and Bellavance responded to What Ale's You after a call by the bar owner. Bellavance pushes Jeremie Meli, whose head slams into a wall and is unresponsive. When his brother asks Campbell if they can stop, Campbell and Bellavance pull him the ground. Summary based on body cam footage from the linked article: "Meli says “you guys started the fight.” Bellavance then shoves him, and Meli falls over and slams his head into wall outside the building. A loud thump can be heard in the video, and his eyes can be seen rolling back. His brother, Albin Meli, can be heard in the video saying that Jeremie Meli was unresponsive. Later, after officers had handcuffed Jeremie Meli, who had regained consciousness, Albin Meli puts his hand on Officer Cory Campbell’s shoulder and asks, “I’m sorry to say this, but can you please tell them to stop?” Bellavance and Campbell then pull Albin Meli to the ground. Medics later arrived on the scene to treat Jeremie Meli, and were told by Bellavance he lost consciousness." |
| Address | Burlington, VT |
Incident 16 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Time | 9:15 PM |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | David C. Bowers Iv |
| Description |
David Bowers shot and killed Phil Grenon after officers responded to a mental-health related call. A state report determined that the death was preventable. |
| Address | Burlington, VT |
Incident 15 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2015 |
| Time | 3:15 AM |
| Department | Burlington Police Department |
| Officers | Brian F. Labarge |
| Description |
Det. Volp and Brian LaBarge shot a man twice after responding to a call in Colchester. Person shot appeared to be in a mental health crisis (threatening to shoot himself and police) according to police reports. Officers body cameras were turned off. |
| Address |
Hawthorne Lane
Colchester, VT |