Deputy Sheriff George J. Bent, Chittenden County Sheriff's Department, Vermont

Deputy Sheriff George J. Bent

Chittenden County Sheriff's Department, Vermont

End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1982

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George J. Bent

Deputy Sheriff George Bent was struck and killed by a truck while directing traffic at a construction site on Vermont Route 2A in St. George.

The driver rounded a curve and attempted to swerve to avoid hitting Deputy Bent, but his truck could not turn adequately. The truck had passed inspection despite having nine violations.

Deputy Bent was a United States Navy WWII veteran who had served with the Chittenden County Sheriff's Department for six years and was also a Shelburne town constable. He was survived by his wife, two sons, three stepchildren, his mother, five brothers, four sisters, and six grandchildren.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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Deputy Bent, it has been 42 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 14 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Chittenden County.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 1, 2024