3 state troopers in Vermont resign after allegedly making fake Covid vaccination cards
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Three state troopers in Vermont resigned amid allegations they had “varying roles” in producing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, which has prompted an investigation by the FBI, authorities said.
Shawn Sommers, Raymond Witkowski and David Pfindel “are suspected of having varying roles in the creation of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards, which may be a violation of federal law,” Vermont State Police said in a statement Tuesday.
“The details surrounding this incident, reported to supervisors by other troopers, were immediately reported to federal law enforcement authorities," the statement said. "The state police referred the matter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Burlington."
Sommers and Witkowski resigned on Aug. 10, one day after another state trooper raised concerns about their conduct, officials said. Pfindel's resignation became effective on Friday, following an additional investigation by the state's Department of Public Safety, officials said.
None of the troopers who resigned could be immediately reached for comment Wednesday.
Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of Vermont State Police, said the alleged criminal conduct by the former troopers does not represent the values and actions of the dedicated men and women of his department. He also said he’s "embarrassed" the allegations have "tarnished the reputation" of the state police.
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