Two Vermont state troopers have been referred to court diversion on charges of reckless endangerment after firing beanbag bullets from their shotguns at a man who acted irrationally, the state’s attorney general announced. .
On June 17, 2022, the man in Newfane fell from a roof and suffered a head injury.
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State Police Sergeant Ryan Wood, 37, and Officer Zachary Trocchi, 30, each pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment in May. The attorney general’s office announced Thursday that both parties have agreed to refer the case for diversion.
Two Vermont state troopers have been charged with reckless endangerment, which has been diverted in court.
“In this case, we hope this introduction will allow the victims, officers, and community to heal and move forward together,” Attorney General Charity Clark said in a statement. “Through the restorative justice process, people take responsibility for their actions and discuss with victims and communities how to repair the damage caused.”
David Slay, the group’s attorney, said in a statement that Wood and Trocchi “recognize that, with better training, the situation could have been handled differently and led to a more positive outcome for all involved.” I understand that.”
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He said the two officers viewed the diversion process as an opportunity for personal growth and improvement, and that the situation would contribute to enhanced training for them and their colleagues, and bring a certain sense of satisfaction to victims. He said he wanted it.
