19-Year-Old Vermont Police Officer Killed, 2 Others Injured During Chase
- A 19-year-old police officer, Jessica Ebbighausen, was killed when a burglary suspect collided head-on with her cruiser during a high-speed chase.
- Two other officers were injured in the crash and taken to the hospital.
- The suspect, Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges including grossly negligent operation and attempting to elude with death resulting.
- Ebbighausen had recently joined the Rutland Police Department part-time and was scheduled to begin training to become a full-time officer next month.
- The chase began after police received a call about Rheaume attempting to break into a residence.