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The Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the Citizens of Chittenden County since 1787. George, Underhill.

Chittenden County is the most populous county in the State of Vermont. As of the 2020 census, its population was 168,323. The county seat is Vermont's most populous municipality, the city of Burlington. The county has over a quarter of Vermont's population. Chittenden County has a total area of 619 square miles, of which 83 square miles (13%) are covered by water. The County is made up of the town

s of Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Jericho, Richmond, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston, Winooski, Westford, Bolton, Charlotte, Huntington, Milton, St. It is the third-smallest county in Vermont by area. The county is named for Vermont's first governor and one of the framers of its constitution as an independent republic and later U.S. State, Thomas Chittenden. Chittenden’s first Sheriff was Noah Chittenden 1787-1790 the brother of Governor Thomas Chittenden

08/17/2026

Today we remember United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service Agent Louis Babcock who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1931. Agent Babcock drowned after falling from his patrol boat in Lake Champlain, Vermont, while he and other officers pursued a cabin cruiser that was suspected of being a rum-runner.

Other officers on the boat didn't see Agent Babcock fall overboard because they were blinded by a powerful light on the boat they were pursuing.

Agent Babock was a WWI veteran.

08/14/2026

Flashback Friday

DEA Drug Takeback 2017

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative is a great opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications and help prevent prescription drug misuse and accidental poisonings.

Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is a simple step that can make a big difference in keeping our families and communities safe.

08/07/2026

Flashback Friday

Early 2000s

08/06/2026

Over the past couple of weeks, Detective McManus and Dispatcher Short have had the opportunity to visit several local daycares to spend time with some amazing kids.
It has been a pleasure making new friends, talking about safety, answering questions, and helping children feel comfortable with the people who are here to help them.
Building positive relationships with our youngest community members is an important part of what we do, and we appreciate the warm welcome we received at each visit.
Thank you to the daycare staff for inviting us in and for everything you do to care for and educate the next generation. We look forward to visiting again!

08/05/2026

Last night, members of the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office had the wonderful opportunity to participate in National Night Out events in both Essex and Milton.

It was a great opportunity for our deputies and staff to connect with members of our community, answer questions, and discuss a variety of public safety topics. We truly appreciate everyone who stopped by to say hello and spend time with us.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who helped make these events such a success. We look forward to participating again next year!

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermonters-celebrate-national-night-out-first-responders/73349968?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot

Essex Police DepartmentMilton Police Department

08/03/2026

Today we remember US Customs Boatman Ellis Drake and Boatman Asa Marsh were shot and killed on this day in 1808 along the Onion River (modern day Winooski River), in Vermont, while they and other Customs officers attempted to stop a ship that was smuggling illegal goods through Canada into the United States. A militia lieutenant and a militia captain were also wounded.

Boatman Drake was aboard the cutter Fly when he was shot in the head by smugglers who were on land. Boatman Marsh had gone ashore when he was shot and killed by the smugglers.

Eight suspects were indicted by a jury, but only four were in convicted: one was sentenced to death, reprieved and then executed; two were sentenced to 50 lashes and to stand for an hour in a pillory. The two that received lashes and another suspect were were sentenced to 10 years in prison and to pay court costs. All three suspects were pardoned by the state Governor between 1811 and 1815.

The funerals of both officers were held at the Chittenden County Courthouse, Vermont.

08/02/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Winooski Man Arrested on Parole Violation Warrant

On July 31, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Colchester Police Department made contact with 34-year-old Danny Bouchard of Winooski.

Bouchard was wanted on a parole violation warrant. Deputies and officers had been searching the area for Bouchard, assisted by a police canine from the South Burlington Police Department.

Bouchard was located hiding in a bathroom at a local business. When deputies and officers attempted to take him into custody, Bouchard resisted arrest.

After refusing to comply with officers’ commands and continuing to resist, pepper spray was deployed. Bouchard was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

Bouchard was lodged at the Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail on the parole violation warrant.

No further information is available at this time.

07/28/2026

Today we had a very special visitor! Tate and his mom stopped by the Sheriff's Office for a tour. It was a pleasure showing them around, introducing them to our team, and giving them a behind-the-scenes look at what we do every day.

Tate’s dream is to someday create his very own fire swat team!

07/26/2026

Today we remember Windsor County Deputy Sheriff Frank Hayden

On this day in 1908 Deputy Hayden died from injuries he received in Mount Holly when a man he was attempting to serve foreclosure papers on attacked him with an axe on.

Deputy Hayden managed to shoot the suspect in the leg as a companion tried to subdue him. The suspect escaped but was later apprehended at his home.

The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on September 23, 1908.

Deputy Hayden was survived by his wife and four children. In addition to his duties as a deputy sheriff, he also served as the tax collector and town constable of Ludlow.

07/24/2026

Flashback Friday

This week’s Flashback Friday takes us back to the mid-2000s and features former Chittenden County Sheriff Kevin McLaughlin, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, and Lamoille County Sheriff Roger Marcoux.

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