Lance Martel
Service Record
Essex Vermont Police Department
| Rank | Corporal[1] |
| Dates of Service | May 2015 - November 2021[1] |
| Salary | $75,719 (2020)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Incident Reports
2017 Assault
In 2017, Martel assaulted a female victim.[1]
Nude Photos
Martel sent unsolicited nude photos to a female victim.[1]
Drug Use
Martel used regulated hormone drugs.[1]
Response Timeline
On May 5, 2022, a police investigation reviewed "sufficient evidence to clearly prove" the three earlier allegations against Martel. Other allegations were not sustained, due to a lack of information.[1]
Undisclosed disciplinary action was taken against Martel.[1]
2020 Voyeurism
In the summer of 2020, in an "online setting", Martel took a "digital image of an intimate area" of a woman he knew without her consent.[3]
On June 2, 2021, the Essex Police Department received a complaint of voyeurism against Martel.[4][3]
Response Timeline
In June 2021, the State Police opened an investigation at the request of the Essex Police Department.[3]
Martel was suspended.[3]
On October 5, 2021, the State's Attorney placed a Brady letter in Martel's file, stating that they were unable "to rely on his testimony as a credible witness".[1]
On October 29, 2021, Martel was issued a citation on suspicion of voyeurism.[5]
In November 2021, Martel was separated from the department. Details were not provided.[1]
On February 23, 2022, the charges were dismissed due to "insurmountable evidentiary issues".[1]
On February 21, 2024, the Vermont Criminal Justice Council decertified Martel for unprofessional conduct in committing misdemeanor voyeurism. Martel can reapply after 7 years.[4]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Auditi Guha, Internal investigation of Essex Police officer found three instances of improper conduct, including assault, VT Digger, 2022-06-08
- ↑ Lance Martel E, Town of Essex, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Alan Keays, Essex police officer facing voyeurism charge, suspended from job, VT Digger, 2021-10-29
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Stipulation and Consent Order, Vermont Criminal Justice Council, 2024-02-21
- ↑ Criminal Citation for Voyeurism, Vermont State Police, 2021-10-29
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