Demoted Woodstock Police Chief Seeks Court Intervention to Halt Hiring of Permanent Successor Amid Misconduct Allegations
WOODSTOCK, Vt. — A judge is being asked to prevent the town from appointing a new police chief as Joe Swanson, recently demoted from his position, seeks to regain his former title. This legal battle began during a video hearing on Monday, marking the latest development in an ongoing dispute over Swanson’s employment status. Linda Fraas, Swanson’s attorney, emphasized the significance of this hearing, stating it represents the first impartial examination of the circumstances surrounding her client’s demotion. Swanson was moved from chief to patrol officer earlier this year amid allegations of misconduct raised by … Read more