Local from Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

The incident comes only days after a separate and still-unidentified animal was recorded on surveillance video attacking a man in Lebanon.

Officers say many car break-ins happen when offenders come across an unattended vehicle that is easy to access.

Interim Chief David Sanville described the effort as a remote possibility, saying it is among the most difficult paths the hospital has considered.

Ciarcia said the chief’s actions were based on a presumed outcome rather than a fair review.

Town leaders are looking at outside consultants to help with recruitment and to evaluate the department’s hiring process and command structure.