Vernon Police Department 

On Sunday, August 14, 2011 at approximately 3:03 a.m., the State Police, Vernon Police Department, and Brattleboro Police responded to a call of an armed and barricaded suicidal person in the town of Vernon.

Edward Reardon of Tyler Hill Road initially threatened to harm himself. When the police arrived at Reardon's residence, he came outside and fired several gunshots, then went back inside.

The State Police Hostage Negotiation Unite made contact with Mr. Reardon, who was found to be alone in the residence.  After a five hour standoff, Reardon surrendered and was taken into custody.

Tyler Hill Road was closed for several hours and the Vernon Fire Department and Guilford Fire Department assisted. Rescue, Inc. was also on standby.

No one was injured in the incident.

Mr. Reardon is charged with Reckless Endangerment, and will answer to the charge in Windham County Superior Court on Monday, August 15, 2011.

Updated 8/15/2011

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We realize that our ability to be effective is dependent on good communication with our citizens and a cooperative approach to problem solving.  We continue to explore new ways to partner with our residents, business owners, and school community in an effort to improve the quality of life in Vernon.

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Our pledge to the citizens of the Town of Vernon is that we will provide professional police services that are innovative, community-minded, and integrity-driven.

Sincerely,

Chief Mary Beth Hebert