According to police reports, a 43-year-old woman from Arlington has been charged with retail theft following an incident at the Wayside Country Store. Vermont State Police say the alleged theft occurred on March 13, 2026. Officers were notified on March 19 about the stolen merchandise, prompting an investigation that led to the identification of Mae L. Buoniconti as the suspect.
Buoniconti has been cited and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court’s Bennington Criminal Division on May 11, 2026, at 8:30 AM. According to the report, the charges against her are allegations at this stage, and the legal process will determine the outcome of the case. The court date and details may be subject to change, so individuals are advised to confirm with the criminal court clerk closer to the scheduled appearance.
The Vermont arlington woman situation continues to develop.
Read more Vermont news stories at VTScout.
Source: Vermont State Police
About this report AI-assisted
Source: Vermont State Police ↗
How this was written: This story was drafted with AI assistance from public-record sources and published under VTScout's editorial standards. Spot something wrong? Request a correction.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and court dates are subject to change. Reporting is based on information from law enforcement and public records, and will be updated as more details become available.

The VTScout newsroom covers Vermont local news, public safety, and community life across the four regions of the state. Tips and corrections welcome at [email protected].