Arrest - Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct and Discharge of Firearms in a Restricted Area.
Incident Number: 19SF005421
Investigating Officer: Sgt. Call
Date/Time of Incident/Arrest: 7-26-19
Defendant: Sean Laskevich
On July 26, 2019 at approximately 2146 hours Springfield Police were called regarding gun shots on Valley St. Officers responded to a residence and confirmed that gun shots had been fired by a subject alleged to be Sean Laskevich.
Citizens assisted the PD with calling in additional reported locations of this subject walking on Valley St carrying a gun. Springfield Police with the assistance of the Vermont State Police attempted to locate Laskevich at this time. Information was obtained he returned to the area of his residence.
Police subsequently encountered Laskevich on Valley St over an embankment armed with a loaded handgun during which time a standoff of ensued.
Additional Police personnel from SPD, VSP, Chester PD, Windsor County Sheriff Department and VT Fish and Wildlife responded. Springfield Fire and Ambulance were activated as well.
Crisis negotiations began immediately and after approximately a couple hours negotiations resulted in Laskevich disarming himself and cooperating with Police. Laskevich was then transported to Springfield Hospital for alleged continued services and cited for the alleged charges of Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct and Discharge of Firearms Restricted.
