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Vernon Police Get 'Arrested' for Special Olympics

Vernon police officers are accepting bail money for the Special Olympics to get out of jail.

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VERNON, CT — The Vernon Police Association on Friday hosted a "Jail-and-Bail" event to benefit the Special Olympics.

Chief James Kenny, Captain John Kelley, Lt. William Meier and Lt. Luke Gallant were "arrested" and had to post a "bond" through donations to the Special Olympics in order to get released.

The event was scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.

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At-large donations may be made at the Vernon Police Department during the event or online by clicking here.

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