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October 13, 1913
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Burlington's Chittenden County Court, George Latour was convicted of impeding an officer after striking Officer William Hanlon during the arrest of Ernest Mercer for intoxication. He awaits sentencing.
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STRUCK A POLICEMAN.
George Latour Convicted of Impeding Burlington Officer.
Burlington, Oct. 13.—In Chittenden county court Saturday the jury in the case against George Latour, charged with impeding an officer, brought in a verdict of guilty. Latour was accused of having struck Officer William Hanlon while the latter was attempting to arrest Ernest Mercer for intoxication. The case went to the jury Friday afternoon. After the verdict the jury was discharged and the prisoner was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await sentence.
George Latour Convicted of Impeding Burlington Officer.
Burlington, Oct. 13.—In Chittenden county court Saturday the jury in the case against George Latour, charged with impeding an officer, brought in a verdict of guilty. Latour was accused of having struck Officer William Hanlon while the latter was attempting to arrest Ernest Mercer for intoxication. The case went to the jury Friday afternoon. After the verdict the jury was discharged and the prisoner was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await sentence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Court Conviction
Impeding Officer
Assault On Policeman
Burlington Court
What entities or persons were involved?
George Latour
William Hanlon
Ernest Mercer
Where did it happen?
Burlington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Burlington
Event Date
Oct. 13
Key Persons
George Latour
William Hanlon
Ernest Mercer
Outcome
verdict of guilty; remanded to custody of sheriff to await sentence
Event Details
George Latour convicted in Chittenden county court of impeding an officer by striking Officer William Hanlon during an attempt to arrest Ernest Mercer for intoxication. Case went to jury Friday afternoon; verdict on Saturday.