Dashcam video captures Vt. troopers' excavator assault

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https://www.wcax.com/2022/06/22/dashcam-video-captures-vt-troopers-excavator-assault/
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Dashcam video captures Vt. troopers’ excavator assault

By Ike Bendavid
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT|Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Hardwick man faces aggravated assault charges after attacking troopers last week with an excavator

WCAX obtained dashboard video of the incident at the home on Scott Road. Police say what should have been an easy arrest turned into mayhem.

“It could have been, ‘Sir, turn around, put your hands around your back, you’re under arrest for an assault,’ and they would have driven away,” said Vermont State Police Capt. Matt Daley.

Police arrived last Tuesday to arrest 24-year-old Brandon Tallman on burglary and assault charges stemming from an incident a few days before.

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[Better Days Ahoy]

1. Counting the actual Brandon assholes

In the news about violence and general criminal stupidity every day. Another young white guy doing stupid shit be ause he's angry he got caught.
"Let's Go Brandon" is becoming quite the reflecting cesspool for these miscreants.

Hillary was right.

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2. I wonder if the troopers said, "Let's go, Brandon" as they were carting him off. nt

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[Better Days Ahoy]

3. How did I miss that? Coffee. Soon.

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4. Oh, I thought that you were referring to the suspect's name. nt

[Better Days Ahoy]

5. I was.

And you put the gravy on top. I needed gravy and didn't know it.
I need coffee if I'm planning to post to DU in the early morn.

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6. Ah. Got it, thanks. nt

[Better Days Ahoy]

7. Thank you

For caring enough to reach out. Appreciate you!