Bristol Police Department


  • Bristol won’t vote on police district expansion in March

    Bristol voters won’t weigh in on whether to expand the Bristol Police Department’s coverage area this Town Meeting Day.

  • Bristol mulls expanding its police district

    Bristol residents in March could weigh in on whether to expand the Bristol Police Department’s coverage area to include the entire town.

  • Bristol police district budget set for vote

    On Town Meeting Day, voters who live in the Bristol Police District (primarily the village) will consider a proposed fiscal year 2026 spending plan of $688,370. The spending…

  • Man charged in connection with Bristol shooting

    Man charged in connection with Bristol shooting

    Police say that Daryn Barsalou was at the Nov. 27 shooing in Bristol that took the life of a local man. Barsalou was charged with possessing a firearm…

  • Bristol police getting help with non-criminal issues

    The town of Bristol has hired its first ever community resource specialist, a new position created by the municipality last year to help the Bristol Police Department respond…

  • Bristol cop resigns following remarks

    A law enforcement officer with ties to Addison County has resigned from his post at the Bristol Police Department and other agencies in the state following remarks he…

  • Bristol creates a special helper post for PD

    Like most law enforcement agencies, the Bristol Police Department responds to a variety of situations in which community members aren’t breaking the law but are in need of…

  • Bristol explores new police station options

    After months of exploring the possibility of building an addition for the Bristol Police Department onto the town’s fire station, the Bristol selectboard on Monday got a glimpse…

  • Bristol police budget up for vote on Tuesday

    Bristol police and town officials conducted a public hearing on the Bristol Police District budget for fiscal year 2024 during Monday’s regular selectboard meeting at Holley Hall. 

  • Bristol selectboard to study spot for police department

    The Bristol selectboard has accepted a proposal from Cushman Design Group to study the feasibility of building an addition for the Bristol Police Department onto the town’s fire…

  • Bristol police seek to add a mental health staffer

    Bristol police seek to add a mental health staffer

    The Bristol Police Chief is asking the selectboard to find money for a mental health counselor to help out on some Bristol police calls.

  • Bristol PD patches to benefit local charities

    Bristol PD patches to benefit local charities

    BRISTOL — Many Bristol residents will tell you their police officers put their hearts into their work, greeting folks and listening to community concerns while out on patrol,…

  • Bristol police seek clues in residential burglary

    BRISTOL — The Bristol Police Department is asking for public help to solve an alleged burglary that occurred at a residence near the town green earlier this month.…

  • Bristol honors Sgt. Crowe for 25 years of service

    Bristol honors Sgt. Crowe for 25 years of service

    BRISTOL — The Bristol selectboard has recognized Sgt. George “Randy” Crowe for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Bristol Police Department, the local citizens and the…