Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH
PRESS RELEASE
2/13/2024
On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who provided a description of the former employee’s vehicle.
A description of the vehicle was broadcast to patrol officers. A marked Plattsburgh City Police unit observed a vehicle traveling north on Prospect Avenue that matched the description provided. The Plattsburgh City Police Officer initiated their emergency lights in an attempt to stop and identify the operator. The vehicle initially failed to comply and was eventually stopped on Prospect Avenue near Broad Street. Officers approached the vehicle and located the former employee in possession of a loaded firearm. The subject initially ignored officers’ commands to exit the vehicle but was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.
This investigation is ongoing, with further details to be released at a later time.
Authorized for immediate release Per Chief Mitchell
Posted: February 13th, 2024 under City News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.