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‼️🚨Help locate 🚨‼️ This is Jonathan Vermette (DOB: 05/18/1988). This morning, he went into Market 32 in Rutland and pickpocketed an 80 year old victim and stole their wallet while they were shopping. Attached is a photo of him from the video of him committing this crime. The Rutland City Police Department is actively attempting to locate and arrest him for this crime. If you see Jonathan or know where he is, please call us immediately at 802-773-1816.
Action🎬 Our friends at Rutland County Parent Child Center asked us for help to promote their upcoming 5k on April 25th at 10am at Pine Hill Park. Were not Hollywoord producers, but we tried our best 😁. Bike 🚲 Patrol Sgt. Morgano was more than happy to help, though he was a little upset when Director Corissa Burnell said no bikes were allowed in the 5k. When she asked to be in the promo video, we had the perfect spot for her 🚓. Join RCPD and RCPCC April 25th at 10am at Pine Hill Park for the 3rd Annual Run for Prevention. Sign-ups close TOMORROW!!! The sign up link is below 👇 https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Rutland/RunningForPrevention Does anyone know how to crop a video??? #sayaction #kidding #RutlandVT #RCPD #CommunityStrong #SpringEvents #RutlandEvents #5KFun
🚔🌞 Rutland City Community Events – Come Meet Your RCPD Officers! 🌞🚔 As we head into spring, there are some awesome local events supporting great causes and your Rutland City Police Department will be out there too! These are great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, support the community, and connect with your community and officers in a fun, relaxed setting. 🏃‍♂️ 3rd Annual Running for Prevention 5K 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 📍 Rutland (race location via signup link) ⏰ 9:30 AM lineup This family-friendly 5K run/walk supports the Rutland County Parent Child Center and their work preventing child abuse and strengthening families. 👟 Details: $35 pre-registration Kids 12 & under: FREE Food trucks, live music, bounce houses & more after the race Emergency vehicles (including ours!) for kids to explore 🔗 Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Rutland/RUNNINGFORPREVENTION 🎉 Bounce-A-Palooza 📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026 📍 Rutland Rec Community Center, 134 Community Drive ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM A high-energy inflatable event to wrap up April break all while supporting community programs. 🎈 Details: $3 advance / $5 day-of admission (ages 12 & under) Adults free with paid child Tons of fun for kids and families 👉 Register in advance (recommended before 4/22) 🎣 FREE Kids Fishing Derby 📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026 📍 Combination Pond, 9 Sharon Drive ⏰ 8:00 AM registration | 8:30–11:00 AM fishing Hosted by the Rutland Kiwanis Club, this is a fantastic outdoor event for kids 13 & under. 🐟 Details: FREE to participate Prizes for biggest fish, most fish, and more Free food & drinks Raffle prizes including fishing gear and more 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/guardian must attend with children 🚶‍♀️ Spring Sprockets Walk (Great Cause!) Giorgetti Athletic Complex Saturday May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Support another amazing community initiative: Its a scavenger hunt scramble event for mountain bikers, gravel bikers and walkers of all ages and levels in Pine Hill Park. 🔗 Donate / Learn More: https://givebutter.com/hpc-spring-sprockets-walk-its-2026 #RutlandVT #CommunityStrong #RCPD #MeetYourPolice #SpringEvents #RutlandEvents
💙 Proud to Serve a Community That Stands With Us 🇺🇸 🙌 It’s hard to go anywhere in Rutland in uniform without someone stopping to share their appreciation. We know that kind of support isn’t something officers in other areas experience, and we don’t take it for granted. When our recruiters talk to potential candidates, this part is an easy sell. 🙌 A community that shows up, stands behind its officers, and treats them with respect .. that matters. Those small moments? They’re not small to us. They remind us why we chose this path. They help us reset during the toughest shifts. They make this job just a little bit easier every single day. We don’t do this job alone we do it with our community. And Rutland continues to show up for us. 💙 From all of us at the Rutland City Police Department thank you, Rutland. We’re proud to serve you. 🇺🇸 #RutlandVT #CommunityStrong #ServeAndProtect #ThankYou #StrongerTogether #Grateful #NowHiring
🚨👟 Runing for prevention 👟🚨 We’re trading in radar guns for running shoes (well… maybe not entirely 😏) for a great cause! Join us on April 25th at 10:00 AM at Pine Hill Park for the Running for Prevention 5K, hosted by the Rutland County Parent Child Center! 🏃‍♂️🌲 This awesome event supports programs that strengthen families and protect children right here in our community ❤️ We’ll just say… no tickets were issued to the kids practicing for the race, but there may have been some impressive “speeding” records set 😄 Whether you run, jog, or walk, come out and be part of something positive. Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us support a great cause! 📍 Pine Hill Park 🗓 April 25th ⏰ 10:00 AM Let’s see how fast YOU can go… just don’t be surprised if we’re watching the radar 😉 Sign up 👇 ⛓️ https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Rutland/RunningForPrevention #RutlandCityPD #RunningForPrevention #CommunityStrong #5KFun #NoSpeedingTicketsToday
🚨 Dispatcher Appreciation Week 🚨 📞 Behind every call, every response, and every officer on the street… there’s a voice you don’t always see — but one you can always count on. 🎧 Our dispatchers are the calm in chaos, the steady voice in emergencies, and the lifeline connecting our community to help when it matters most. They don’t just answer calls — they save lives. 👏 This week, we’re proud to recognize and thank Tim, Crystal, Gabriella, Sarah, and Hailey. Your dedication, grit, and professionalism keep this department moving 24/7 — and we couldn’t do this job without you. 🙏 Next time you see one of our dispatchers, take a moment to say thank you. They’ve earned it. 💙 From all of us at the Rutland City Police Department — we appreciate everything you do. #DispatcherAppreciationWeek #BehindTheHeadset #RutlandCityPD
🚔🎉 April Service Anniversaries – Rutland City Police Department 🎉🚔 Join us in recognizing two outstanding members of the Rutland City Police Department celebrating service milestones this month: 👮‍♀️ Detective Corporal Jax – With over 14 years of service to Rutland City Police, Detective Corporal Jax also previously served with the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office from 2009–2012. Detective Corporal Jax is a dedicated and hardworking member of the team, consistently demonstrating strong investigative skills and a commitment to excellence. 👮‍♂️ Corporal Rice – A lateral transfer from Baltimore County, Maryland, Corporal Rice previously served over 5 years with the Baltimore County Police Department and has now dedicated more than 5 years to serving the Rutland community. Corporal Rice stands out at this department as the President of the local FOP chapter and has dedicated many hours of his personal time to make the Rutland City Police Department a better place to start and continue a career. Their commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the Rutland community do not go unnoticed. Each year of service represents countless hours spent protecting, serving, and building strong relationships. 👏 Thank you both for your continued service and the impact you make every single day. We are proud to stand alongside you congratulations on your milestones, and here’s to many more years serving our community! #RutlandVT #ServiceAnniversary #RCPD #CommunityFirst #ProudToServe #IPMBA #Hiring #police
🚔☀️ BIG THINGS ARE COMING TO DOWNTOWN RUTLAND THIS SUMMER! ☀️🚔 You may have noticed more of our officers out and about lately and that’s no coincidence. We’re gearing up for an exciting summer in downtown Rutland, and we’re committed to making it a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place for everyone to enjoy. Over the coming weeks, the Rutland City Police Department will be meeting with local business owners, community partners, and stakeholders to talk about trends, concerns, and opportunities. Our goal is simple: work together to create the best possible experience for residents, visitors, and businesses alike. 👮‍♂️ More community engagement 🏙️ Strong partnerships with local businesses 🚶‍♀️ Increased foot and bike patrols 🤝 A shared commitment to safety and success 📣 If you own a business in Rutland and haven’t connected with an officer recently, we want to hear from you! Send us a message on this page and we’ll make sure you’re added to our business listserv so you can stay informed and involved. We’re proud of this city and excited for what’s ahead. Keep an eye out for your officers downtown, say hello, and stay tuned because this summer in Rutland is shaping up to be something special. #RutlandVT #communityfirst #IPMBA #DowntownRutland #StrongerTogether #SafeSummer #Marin @downtownrutland Downtown Rutland, Vermont
🔎🕵️‍♀️ Do you know who this is? 🔍🕵️‍♂️ Our neighbors at the Rutland TOWN Police Department need the communitys help identifying a suspect in a fraud investigation they are handling. If our community of internet detectives knows who this individual is, let RTPD Officer Jimmy Plakas know by calling the Rutland TOWN Police Department at 802-772-4327 or you can email him at jimmy.plakas@vermont.gov Please share this post so we can help the Town PD solve this fraud and hold those who commit crimes in our community accountable.
The Rutland City Police Department was proud to take part in the 2026 SkillsUSA Vermont Criminal Justice & Crime Scene Investigation competitions on April 8 🚔🕵️‍♂️ A huge THANK YOU to the Bennington County Sheriffs Department for hosting such an outstanding event! 🙌👏 Students from across Vermont put their skills to the test in realistic, hands-on scenarios from crime scene processing 🔍 to traffic stops 🚓 and did an incredible job 💪 We’re proud of all who competed, and wish the best of luck to those advancing to the SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta! 🏆🇺🇸 #atlanta‼️ #championships #🏆🇺🇸 #rutland #rutlandcity
📸 Officer LaGuardia on location Officer LaGuardia stopped by one of Rutland City’s historic buildings recently and snapped this photo a great way to connect with the history that makes our community special. Do you recognize the building? Let us know in the comments 👇 #RutlandCity #CommunityConnection #HistoricRutland #RutlandPD
🚨🐰 RCPD WELCOMES OUR NEWEST OFFICER 🐰🚨 Please join us in welcoming Officer Cottontail to the force! After an extensive background check (and a very thorough carrot inventory audit), we’re happy to report he’s officially hopped on board just in time for Easter. Officer Cottontail brings a unique approach to law enforcement: 🥚 Prefers handing out eggs instead of citations 🏃‍♂️ Undefeated in foot pursuits (seriously… no one’s outrunning him) 🚔 Patrol vehicle replaced with a high-speed hop unit 📋 Known to leave surprise “evidence” baskets on front lawns We’ve also been advised that any suspicious activity involving missing chocolate or jelly beans should be reported immediately… though we may already know the culprit. From all of us here at RCPD, we wish everyone a safe, happy, and egg-stra special Easter! 🌷🐣 Stay safe—and remember… you can run, but you can’t out-hop Officer Cottontail. #eastereggs #easter #Rutlandvt #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafety #BikePatrol #RCPD #ProtectAndServe
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A City With Heart and Heritage

Rutland is an historic city in Vermont's Green Mountains, known for its family-oriented character and strong civic assets.

  • Excellent schools, colleges, and a major regional hospital

  • Vibrant downtown with shopping, dining, theater, music, and comedy

  • Extensive outdoor recreation including hiking on the Long Trail, skiing and mountain biking at Killington Ski Resort, and access to lakes suited for water sports, camping, and public hunting areas

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A Community that Grows Every Day

The city is home to a diverse permanent population of roughly 16,500, with daytime numbers exceeding 30,000 due to visitors and residents.

  • Located in central Vermont, approximately 20 miles from the New York state line

  • Total area of 7.67 square miles