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Ronald Lake – Bellows Falls Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Former Chief Ronald Lake was accused of persistent sexual harassment by former dispatcher and office administrator Alisha Beam. Allegations included making sexual comments, sending explicit photos and emails, and an incident of alleged sexual assault. Beam filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in 2020, which was settled in 2021 for $95,000, with the village admitting no liability.

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