Watch Fleeing Suspect Try to Use Needle to Stab Vt. Police Officer

Jan. 6, 2025

When a Burlington police officer tried to apprehend a man wanted on an arrest warrant, the suspect tried to stab the officer with a needle during a struggle.

Joe Vince

A wanted man is accused of trying to use a needle to stab a Vermont police officer during a foot chase last month.

The incident happened Dec. 30 when a Burlington police officer on patrol spotted Aaron Montgomery, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, WPTZ-TV reports. When the officer tried to take the suspect into custody, Montgomery attempted to flee on foot.

The officer tackled Montgomery to the ground, and that's when the suspect reached into a pocket to try to pull out a needle and stab the officer. Body camera footage captured the struggle as backup officers helped their colleague apprehend the suspect.

Along with trying to stab an officer with a needle, Montgomery also was accused of trying to kick, bite and spit on police. He was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, assault on a law enforcement officer and other counts.

About the Author

Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.