Pursuit Incident Sparks Legal Review

Internal review found Rutland pursuit of 19-year-old officer Jessica Ebbighausen was preventable.
Officer Jared Dumas chased Tate Rheaume without probable cause at Rutland residence.
Investigators found a seatbelt defeat buckle and noted both Caravaggio and Ebbighausen were unbelted.
Chase speeds reached 76-82 mph, with Dumas's body camera capturing the pursuit.
Defense attorney David Sleigh highlighted the internal report as key to potential motion to dismiss.

Legal Dispute | Legal Case | Police Procedure

Vermont

Jessica Ebbighausen | Jared Dumas | Richard Caravaggio | David Sleigh

1 month ago