Colchester Police Department

08/28/2026

Last week in California, retired Lt. Jim Roy was celebrated on a national level for his work while at CPD!

During the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference, Lt. Roy was bestowed with the Association's Richard "Dick" Studdard Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Emeritus Award. The honor recognizes formerly certified DREs who have served the goals of the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program with the highest level of integrity, demonstrated advanced knowledge and skill, and made exceptional and sustained contributions to the program.

It decorates individuals whose accomplishments are well documented and are no longer eligible to maintain active DRE certification due to retirement, promotion, or reassignment.

The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance stated, "Jim's outstanding contributions have not only helped guide and grow Vermont's DRE Program, but has made an impact across the United States and beyond."

A big and well-deserved congratulations to Lt. Roy!

[Pictured in first image: Ret. Lt. Roy (2nd from right) receives his award from namesake Richard "Dick" Studdard (2nd from left)]

08/24/2026

DATE: 08/24/2026
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Officer Hunter Tabor
INCIDENT #: 26CC008223
Approved by: __184__

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On 08/23/2026 at approximately 9:02pm officers with the Colchester Police Department were dispatched to the area of Bay Road and Granite Creek Road for the report of a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers discovered that one of the vehicles fled the scene and was last seen traveling east on Bay Road.

Through investigation, a vehicle of interest has been identified as a silver Toyota Tundra. The truck is suspected to have extensive front and driver’s side damage.

Anyone with information regarding the crash and/or vehicle of interestis urged to contact the police department at (802)264-5555.

The Colchester Police Department was assisted by members of the Colchester Fire Department, Colchester Rescue, and Milton Police Department.

07/22/2026

This past weekend, Colchester Police officers partook in pregame ceremonies at the Boston Red Sox game by taking the role of the Honor Guard!
(left to right: Cpl. Bressler, Ofc. Cunningham, Ofc. McClanahan)

07/04/2026

Happy 4th!

06/30/2026

We collaborated with the Colchester School District to put together this joint message regarding e-bikes and mini-motos. Please share with other families you know who may find the information useful: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82799252

06/28/2026

06/25/2026

Recently in a 36-hour span, our officers stopped over 30 vehicles through the Exit 16 DDI construction zone. These stops resulted in a variety of tickets and warnings-- mostly for speed-related offenses.

We would like to remind drivers that the speed limit has been lowered to 30 mph in that work zone, and fines can be doubled through there and other highway construction areas.

06/18/2026

This past weekend, Cpl. Bressler and Det. Cpl. Fell joined with Det. Cpl. Peatman (Essex PD) and Sgt. Williamson (South Burlington PD) to participate in the Big Beautiful Life Run, Walk & Roll 5k!

Big Beautiful Life honors medically complex children and those who rally behind them. This yearly fundraising event exists to stabilize the foundation for families in chronic pediatric medical crisis, so they can focus on what matters most-- their child.

By wearing their body armor and duty belts, these four honored the daily physical and emotional weight these families carry by rucking in their gear. Their ruck symbolized the weight of daily treatments and medical travel.

06/06/2026

We had a great time this week participating in the Vermont Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics! Thanks to Colchester Rescue Squad for running with us, providing standby services and es**rt, Colchester Fire Department for joining us this year, and Lindsay from Special Olympics who was pacing us all!

U.S. Coast Guard Station & ANT Burlington
Milton Police Department