William Bohnyak

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  • March 25, 2025 at 9:40 pm #19533 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In 2020, Sheriff William Bohnyak assigned an unqualified Level II deputy to the department’s special investigations unit, allowing the deputy to investigate sensitive cases involving sexual assaults against children without proper certification. Bohnyak admitted to failing to submit the necessary paperwork and took full responsibility. In January 2023, he settled a case with the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, receiving a written warning and being required to undergo additional training.

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    March 30, 2025 at 6:39 pm #26150 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In January 2023, Sheriff William Bohnyak was sanctioned by the Vermont Criminal Justice Council for assigning a Level II deputy to investigate cases beyond their authorized scope, including sensitive felony cases involving sexual assaults. The Council issued a written warning and mandated additional training for Bohnyak. Additionally, he was named as a co-defendant in a civil lawsuit related to a 2019 road rage incident involving former deputy William J. Pine, alleging negligent hiring and retention practices.

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