Three Years After Officer Ebbighausen | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Three years after 19-year-old Officer Jessica Ebbighausen was killed in the line of duty during a police chase, her legacy lives on as Governor Phil Scott signs “Jessica’s Law,” expanding state benefits for fallen officers’ families. The Rutland City Police Department and Chief Matthew Prouty honor her memory, calling her loss a profound tragedy for the department and community. Meanwhile, Tate Rheaume, accused in her death, remains in custody as legal proceedings continue — his defense recently argued charges should be dismissed, claiming her death might have been preventable. Listen in…